Representing the Iola & Rural Fire Department at the Lions Health Fair were (from left) Braden Paulson, firefighter, and Mick Ertl, captain. Jane Myhra Photo
Working the registration table at the Community Health Fair were (from left) Lions Rollie Myers, Charlie Nordness and Don Loken. Jane Myhra Photo
Iola Leos working at the pancake breakfast included (from left) Bryanna Kisting, Erika Kisting and Lindsey Frank. Jane Myhra Photo
Speech Language Pathologist Denise Feirer (left), of Iola Living Assistance Rehabilitation (through MJ Care), measures and discusses hand strength with attendee Joan M. Gradinjan (right) at the Iola living Assistance booth at the Lions Community Health Fair on Saturday, March 12. Submitted Photo
Clara and Emmett Danielson get ready to enjoy the bouncy house. Jane Myhra Photo
Iola Lions, ThedaCare host event
By Jack Kuhr
Promoting fitness at the health fair were (from left) Kate Korb, Cheryl Zieman and Elisabeth Genske. Jane Myhra Photo
The Iola Lions Club in conjunction with ThedaCare Medical Center-Waupaca held a health fair on March 13, at the Iola-Scandinavia Community Fitness and Aquatic Center.
Attendance this year more than doubled compared to last year.
In addition to the many tests and screenings in past years, a number of new tests and screenings and information sources were added. These included cardio-pulmonary, skin tests, suicide prevention, blood donation, hearing, elder services, mental health, exercise demonstrations, and dental care. All were well received and drew interest.
Also new this year, the health fair featured activities for children such as a jumping/bouncing house, a climbing wall and open swimming.
Many attendees took advantage of the pancake breakfast offered by the Iola Leos Club.
