CentraCare's Health 101 event celebrates 15 years

Health and wellness is a lifelong journey for all. Join CentraCare Health’s 15th annual health education event, Health 101 for Everyone, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 2 at CentraCare Health Plaza, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud. 

Formerly called Women’s Health 101, attendants can participate in more than 15 health screenings, a variety of presentations and visit more than 45 educational booths from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free glucose, cholesterol and HDL screenings are available until 10:30 a.m. or to the first 225 people. Presentations by area health care providers include a variety of health topics, such as healthy eating, exercise, couples communication, back health and more, covered in 45-minute sessions. Breakfast/lunch is available for purchase at the Plaza Café.

From 12-1:30 p.m. Mike Kutzke will explore current habits and future actions to help attendees increase their resiliency in day-to-day life experiences in a humorous, fun and fast-paced keynote presentation.

New this year, attendees can meet an Animal-Assisted Therapy dog, tour the LifeLink III helicopter and make a first aid kit to take home.

The event is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged. Pre-registration is encouraged. The first 500 attendees will receive a free thermal tote bag and a shaker bottle. For more information, call (320) 229-4980 or visit the Health 101 For Everyone webpage.