Good Samaritan Announces New Dates for Men’s and Women’s Wellness Fairs

After nearly two decades of hosting its women’s health event in the spring and men’s health event in the fall, Good Samaritan is adjusting the timing of both events to better serve the community and increase participation.

The Men's Wellness Fair will move to June, a change driven by feedback from local farmers who have shared that October often conflicts with harvest season. The new timing also aligns with Men’s Health Month, reinforcing the importance of preventive care. This year's date will be June 9, with registration opening May 4.

The Women's Wellness Fair will take place in August, offering women the opportunity to focus on their own health after managing summer and back-to-school appointments for their families. This year's date will be August 11, with registration opening July 6.

Both events will continue to be held at Highland Woods Community Center from 7 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration will be required for both.

These changes are really about meeting people where they are,” said Tiffany Conover, Director of Marketing at Good Samaritan. “Moving the men’s event to June helps remove a barrier we’ve heard about for years, particularly for farmers, while the August timing for the women’s event gives women a chance to focus on their own health after caring for their families all summer. Our hope is that this shift allows even more people to take advantage of these important free screenings.”

Participants will have access to a variety of free health screenings, including blood pressure checks, colorectal take-home kits, pulse oximetry and a comprehensive lab draw. The lab work will test blood sugar, lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides), glomerular filtration rate to assess kidney function and a PSA screening for men age 40 and older. The blood draw is provided at no cost to participants and is made possible in part through support from the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation.

In addition to screenings, representatives from several Good Samaritan hospital departments will be available to share information about services, programs and resources available to support ongoing health and wellness.