Fairfield, Conn. – The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Norma Pfriem Breast Center at the Park Avenue Medical Center, is proud to present the 2017 Health and Wellness Expo, bringing together, a wide variety of health and wellness exhibitors, who will provide the most current information about health and wellness, to attendees both young and old. Also included this year, is a new educational component. A 10-topic, 45 minute educational series, which will run throughout the day.
This free event is open to the public and will be held at the beautiful, brand-new, state-of-the-art Yale New Haven Health Park Avenue Medical Center, Trumbull, CT, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour inside the building, including the extensive art collection, as well as outside the building, with a walk through their attractively designed Healing and Meditation Garden.
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is so appreciative to be working in conjunction with the Norma Pfriem Breast Center as the host. This stunning building is the perfect venue to host such an important educational exposition. Food trucks will be onsite throughout the day, to serve attendees beverages and food items of their choice.
Collins Medical Equipment, which just celebrated its 85th Anniversary last year, is taking a lead role not only as the event sponsor, but helping to carefully organize and create an event which will be informative and educational at the same time.
Of special attention, and also held throughout the day, will be:
- Hands-Only CPR & AED Training: Anyone can learn how to help save a life in just 15 minutes!
- Screenings: Know your Numbers (Blood pressure and Glucose)
Lecture Series. The Lecture series will be given throughout the day, each topic running for approximately 45minutes, starting at 11am. Presenters will be available after each lecture, for continued conversations if needed. Seats are limited, so it is strongly recommended for guests who are interested in attending a lecture that they register in advance. This can be done by calling the Chamber office: 203-255-1011 or reserving a seat online: www.FaifieldCTChamber.com.
Lecture Series
Time Topic
11:00 An Integrative Approach to Lyme Disease
Dr. Robban Sica
Breiner Whole Body Health Center, Fairfield
11:00 Concussions: New Hope & Insights Into Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Adam Breiner
Breiner Whole Body Health Center, Fairfield
12:00 Stress: How to Handle the Silent Killer
Dr. Kevin Muthersbaugh
Muthersbaugh Chiropractic, Fairfield
12:00 Psychiatric Medications in Youth: Pros & Cons
Dr. Jeffrey Dietz
Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Frank Netter School of Medicine/
Quinnipiac University. Supervising psychiatrist,
Mount Sinai South Medical Center
1:00 How to Stay Young for the First Hundred Years
Dr. Richard Pinsky
Southport Chiropractic, Fairfield
1:00 Tackling the Opiate Epidemic
Michael Augustine, Director, Center for Human Services, RNP
Carolee Paruta, Division Director of Out-Patient Services, RNP
RNP: Recovery Network of Programs, Bridgeport
2:00 Sleep Solutions: Regain Your Rest
Dr. Mary Jo Vasquez, Clinical Psychologist,
Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Fairfield & Trumbull
2:00 “I’m Worried About My Parents: What Are My Options?”
Bryan Collins, Collins Medical Equipment, Fairfield
Paul Doyle, Oasis Senior Advisors Fairfield County
Jay Kiley, SYNERGY HomeCare, Fairfield
3:00 Your Health: Breast Cancer & Breast Reconstruction Options After Mastectomy
Dr. Mark Melendez, President
Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Associates of CT,
PC Fairfield Plastic Surgery, Fairfield
3:00 Nutrition and Foods to Treat Disease
Dr. Veronica Waks, Naturopathic Physician
Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Fairfield
Other:
Hands-Only CPR & AED Training: Anyone can learn how to help save a life in just 15 minutes!
10:00 am – 4:00pm
Robert Vanderbes, Emergency Medical Group, Fairfield
AMR Fairfield County
Screenings: Blood Pressure & Glucose
Joyce Ramirez, AFC Urgent Care, Fairfield
Partial list of exhibitors (see Chamber Website for full list: www.FairfieldCTChamber.com):
- AFC Urgent Care, Fairfield
- Center for Vein Restoration
- ClearCaptions
- Collins Medical & Accessibility Equipment – EVENT Sponsor
- Dojo Fairfield
- Healthcare News
- Norma Pfriem Breast Center – HOST Sponsor
- Oasis Senior Advisors
- Pro-Health Chiropractic
- Shalva Clinic
- Southport Chiropractic
- SYNERGY HomeCare
"This Expo event is an important way to help people learn about the growing number of health-related products and services available for the whole family, in Fairfield and surrounding areas," said Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz.
Event information is updated daily, so please check the Chamber website for the most current exhibitor listings, and lecture series. Volunteers are also needed. If interested, please contact Krista@FairfieldCTChamber.com (203-255-1011) for more information or go to the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce website: www.FairfieldCTChamber.com.
2017 Health & Wellness Exposition
Date: Sunday, March 12th
Snow Date: Sunday, March 19th
Time: 10:00am – 4:00PM
Location:
Yale New Haven Health
Park Avenue Medical Center
5520 Park Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611