Attend the CHS Health Expo and give blood, sign up to be a marrow or organ donor, have your bone density evaluated, or any other of the numerous health screens that will be offered. Bring friends or family with you! The event is free and over 60 vendors will be in attendance. What did you learn? What was the best part? What suggestions would you have to improve the Expo for next year?
I gave blood on Saturday morning at the CHS Health Expo. It was an easy way to help out and it didn't take very long. Though the Health Expo, I learned different ways to be healthy within the community, like participating in Relay for Life. It was also really cool to see the care flight helicopter! The best part was being able to give blood because I know that it will help someone in need. I think it would be great if the expo was advertised better throughout the community next year so more people will attend!
ReplyDeleteThe health expo was quite an experience. I learned a lot of new stuff. For example, it's important that you eat a good healthy meal before donating blood if you don't you will feel really dizzy and occasionally throw up. Also it's important that you drink lots of fluids before and after donating blood. This was my first time donating blood and I definitely learned the side effects that you get when you don't eat before donating blood. I think the best part of the Expo was the health screens that were being offered like, bone density evaluation, cholesterol check, body fat check, as well as checking your blood pressure. You got the results really quick which was nice instead of waiting for them like you would in a doctor's office. To improve this Expo next year I would suggest that instead of selling coffee they would sell healthy snacks. Other than that this Expo was great and very informative over all.
ReplyDeleteSince I'm part of HST 2, I volunteered at the baylor health screening area where I took blood pressure. It was an interesting experience since I got to operate a portable blood pressure machine baylor had brought with them. I really liked learning about all the different health careers there are out there. Another interesting part was doing my health screening. While I didn't do the bone density exam, I did do the other stations to check my health. I was rather shocked about my results since I came out to be a lot less healthy than I thought (gulp!). Anyways, I think one thing they could improve on is to give more information about the health screenings before the event since you couldn't do some if you ate or took stimulants (or if you have a pacemaker, dangerous) Also, I wish they would give information about other health screeinings people may need to check which they normally don't.
ReplyDeleteI attended the Health Expo to give blood but unfortunately because I lived in Europe during the 1990s, it disqualified me indefinitely from giving blood because of the risk that I might have Mad Cow Disease. I can honestly say that I do not have Mad Cow but it makes me happy that they are doing such vigorous testing for blood donors. If I ever need a blood transfusion I do not want to get blood from someone with Mad Cow. My favorite part of the Expo was the Car flight landing; that was really cool but I was frightened that it would hit one of the light poles. I also liked seeing all of the interactive booths that the health science students had set up. I would put the booths more spread out throughout the school because it all seemed a little smushed in just the cafeteria and the surrounding halls.
ReplyDeleteAs part of my Health Science 2 Class, I helped out at the Baylor Health Screenings. I was stationed at the Body Composition Analysis part, which basically measured people's BMI and Fat Percent. I was incredibly surprised to learn how many people who I wouldn't normally consider overweight had a BMI over the "desired range." I was talking to one of the people in charge, and she was saying that what we consider normal has changed a great deal over the past several years. I didn't have time to do any of the tests myself, but I'm sure that most of us aren't quite as healthy as we think we are. I was only able to help at the Health Screenings for about an hour, but I wish I could have looked at the rest of the expo a bit more. I heard really good things from other people, though. If there is one thing I would suggest for next year, it would be advertising more so that more people know about the expo. There are a lot of people who could benefit from it who may not have known about it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I went to go give blood last Saturday morning, it was interesting to see how many questions they asked. I'm glad they do ask those questions. There were two questions that I had answered positively and I thought they were going to get me disqualified from giving blood. One: I had been to China in the past two years, and the second, I had just recently gotten a Meningitis shot. However, these apparently were not an issue because I was still able to give blood. When they called me over to the seats, and I was about to start giving blood, this one man came over to me and started asking me if I wanted to give double red blood cells because I had nice veins. Of course, I didn't really know what this meant or what the difference was, but I read the paper he gave me and I thought, "why not, if it will help people." So I was moved to one of the chairs hooked up to a machine and they started me on that process. The machine would take my blood for a time, then it would give me back something (and saline), and it repeated that process a few times. At one point during the process, I started shivering and the shivering kept getting worse and worse. I was really confused, wondering if it was because all this blood was being taken out of me. Later on, the doctor/nurse who was attending saw me shivering and asked me if I was cold. I said yes, and then he told me that the saline that they were putting back in me was room temperature (and the gym was really cold) so that's why I was shivering. I was there for about 2 hours, so by the time I was done the health expo was over so I didn't get to see any of it, but giving blood for the first time was definitely an experience and I'll probably do it again...after a good while at least.
ReplyDeleteWhat a better way to spend a saturday morning with your mom than at the CHS health expo. The carter blood bank was not interested in receiving any chemo infused blood, so unfortunately my mom could not donate blood-although she still asked- and I do not get along well with needles so we both left with a full body of blood; however, we did test out the other features available at the expo. FIrst I tested my hydration level, an alarming test might I say. Despite my dedication to my camelbak my hydration was -7%. Obviously I was concerned and have since forth measured my water intake to ensure I consume at least three full water bottles, 72 oz. If I ever get the chance to measure my hydration level again it will most certainly not be -7%. The second concerning number was my mother's heart rate. 77/55. WHat?! She was not phased due to having surgery the day before, but it more than alarmed me. Next year I would suggest less unrelated university representation because it simply cluttered the cafeteria, but regardless I would consider the PSA expo a large success and would recommend it to anyone.
ReplyDeleteAs a part of the Health Science II program at the high school, I volunteered at the Baylor Grapevine testing area. I also gave my blood to test my cholesterol among other things. I told the woman that I had fasted, which wasn't true, because I really wanted to see what it felt like to be "pricked". I came to this expo last year as well since I was a part of the Health Science I program. The difference between last year and this year's expo was monumental, what a difference! This year was much more interesting for the commoner who came to visit. It was a huge success and I can't wait to see what they have in store for next year.
ReplyDeleteDuring the Health Expo this year I was a vendor for StayHealthy. StayHealthy is an easy way to test hydration and I tested the general public’s hydration levels and basically anyone who wanted to see what their hydration levels were. I found out that most of the public was dehydrated. StayHealthy made a lot of people realize that they need to be drinking water constantly to stay hydrated. After people got tested most took water and drank it right away. Stay healthy made people more aware of their hydration and how much water they actually drink or don’t drink in a day.
ReplyDeleteGiving blood was a good opportunity for me because I had never done that before so this was a good chance. I have a rare blood type so OI felt the need to give blood, which I ended up giving double the amount my red blood cells. I learned about the steps to give blood. I didn't realize how many precautions there were just to donate. The best part was the satisfaction of giving after the process was over and I wouldnt do anything to change it next year I thought it was overall well put together.
ReplyDeleteFor the health expo, I greeted individuals at the door as a Red Jacket. Afterwards I went and gave blood and looked at many of the different booths. It was my second time to give blood, so I knew what to expect. However, like the first time I gave blood, I got super dizzy afterwards. At the event, I learned that percent body fat could be calculated through electromagnetic waves that are sent up through the body from a device that looks much like a scale. In my opinion, the best part was when the care flight came. Being able to see the helicopter was really interesting and makes me wonder what a real care care flight rescue might look like. A small suggestion that I have is not starting the event so early. It wasn't that I minded getting up (which I didn't)however more people may have showed up if it had maybe have started at 10:00 or 11:00. Overall, I thought it was a great experience and hope that next year's expo is just as good if not better.
ReplyDeleteOn Saturday morning, i went to go give blood at the CHS Health Expo. After i answered all the questions and gave all my information, the kind man that was helping to took my iron. Unfortunately, my iron level was too low so i could not give blood. It kind of disappointed me because giving blood, oddly, relaxes me. After i walked out of the gym, i went and walked around the commons and looked at all the things going on for the EXPO. There were a lot of booths of people promoting their business and selling scentsy stuff. There was a whole row of tables set up by Baylor checking vital signs, talking about careers. And there were also a series of lectures and presentations held in the lecture hall by doctors and also, Tracy from the biggest loser. I didnt get a chance to see everything at the EXPO but the booths i did get a chance to make it to, i learned alot.
ReplyDeleteThis was my second time giving blood this year, the first time I gave blood I did not have a problem. They found my vein to get the blood out smoothly, and I was done in 30 minutes. I felt fine after giving blood. Based on that experience I decided to give blood for the second time not because it is part of a grade but because I know each time I give blood I can save someone's life. So the second time I went I though things were gonna go the same way, expect I was wrong. The guy who put the needle, sent it way deeper and couldn't get the blood so he took out the needle and put it in once again. Once he put it in he poked around a little bit to find my veins, this process went for about 5 minutes before his supervisor came in to help. After all that poking my hand started to hurt a little but I was determined to give blood so I waited as the blood was pumping. After about 15 minutes my blood started slowing down and the person taking the blood made sure the blood wasn't clogging. He said type A blood clog's up, more than any other type of blood. After I was done I felt really dizzy and passed out once I came home. The place where he put the needle was swollen for a couple of days and hurt pretty bad. But from giving blood, I know someone out there is living because of me makes me feel happy. Even though my experience this time was not what I expected I am willing to do it again. I not only feel proud of myself but also know that I am leading a good example for others to follow.
ReplyDeleteAt the expo, I was a Health Science volunteer that assisted the Baylor Medical Center workers. They provided free screenings of blood pressure, body mass index, bone density, sleep deprivation, and cholesterol. My job was to round up people and invite them to go and get free screenings. I really enjoyed working with the people from Baylor. I had a conversation with one of the managers about obesity and learned that kids under 18 are the most affected now and how their habits carry on into their adult years. That is why they are willing to give out free screenings and they also had one of the doctors there to explain the results to the patients. My parents also went and got their screenings and had so much fun. If I have time in college, I would like to come back and look around next time!
ReplyDeleteAt the CHS Health Expo, like Leeza, I was helping out with the Baylor Medical Center workers as a volunteer. They were in the small commons and there were many stations set up. I helped out at the body mass index center and I actually got to use the machines and measure the people that were in line. I learned how the machine sent elecromagnetic signals inside the body in order to find out all of the information and I also learned how to read BMI and what the national averages were. The ladies that worked at Baylor prompted me to record everyone's bmi in order to get data that would go to the hospital. I think overall, the expo went really well and I hope to see it grow over the years. It seems like something that many people have taken an interest in and I'm sure that it will be even better next year!
ReplyDeleteI gave blood on Saturday morning at 10:30. I have always enjoyed giving blood because it is easy and saves lives. Needles do not scare me, nor does giving blood make me queasy. For these reasons, I frequently give blood whenever I have a chance! The last time I gave blood, I gave the double dosage, which could save 6 lives! It differs per person, but in my experience, giving the single dose does not make me lightheaded, but the double dose wipes me out for the day. It's okay though, because the lethargic feeling from giving double is well worth the satisfaction of giving blood and potentially saving lives!
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