{"id":135463,"date":"2024-09-25T19:52:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T23:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135463"},"modified":"2024-09-25T19:52:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T23:52:52","slug":"the-preventive-measures-foundation-hosts-holistic-wellness-health-fair-at-northampton-community-college-fowler-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135463","title":{"rendered":"The Preventive Measures Foundation Hosts Holistic Wellness Health Fair at Northampton Community College Fowler Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bethlehem, PA \u2013 September 25, 2024: <\/strong>Get ready for a day of wellness, community, and fun as the Preventive Measures Foundation (TPMF) hosts an interactive holistic health fair in Bethlehem! Mark your calendars for <strong>Wednesday, October 2, 2024<\/strong>, from <strong>9 a.m. to 3 p.m. <\/strong>at the <strong>Northampton Community College Fowler Center<\/strong>, 511 E. 3rd Street, 6th Floor.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just another health fair\u2014it\u2019s a <strong>celebration of holistic health and community connection <\/strong>that promises something for everyone. Whether you\u2019re a wellness enthusiast or just looking to explore ways to live a healthier life, TPMF has packed the day with activities, insights, and opportunities to empower you on your journey to well-being.<\/p>\n<h2>What to expect:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Health Screenings <\/strong>\u2013 Get a check-up on us! Make sure you\u2019re in tip-top shape with screenings that\u2019ll help you understand your health status.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inspiring Workshops <\/strong>\u2013 From nutrition tips to stress management, our expert-led sessions will equip you with the tools to tackle everyday health challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vendor Booths <\/strong>\u2013 Browse and discover the latest in health products, services, and resources. There\u2019s something for everyone of all ages!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exciting Ra\ufb04e Prizes <\/strong>\u2013 Who doesn\u2019t love a chance to win some amazing prizes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Paula Gonzalez, Executive Clinical Coordinator <\/strong>notes how the experience is di\ufb00erent from other health fairs. \u201cWe\u2019re bringing the community together to learn, grow, and take charge of our health in interactive and engaging ways so that friends, family, and neighbors, can step towards a healthier future!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Engage with Special Guests &amp; Workshops:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heather Browne <\/strong>(Connections Wellness Ministry): <em>Wellness and Self-Care &#8211; Understanding Sense and SenseAbilities Within Our Neurodiverse World<\/em>. Gain insights into supporting those with diverse neurological needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myra D. Pi\u00f1a, M.D. &amp; Mercedes Jurkiewicz, RN, BSN, CDE<\/strong>: <em>Diabetes Awareness and Prevention<\/em>. Learn about diabetes prevention and regular screenings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guillermo Lopez, Jr. <\/strong>(The Guillermo Lopez DEI Institute): <em>Building a Stronger Community Together<\/em>. Discover coalition-building and community engagement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nikida Capasso, MSW, LCSW<\/strong>: <em>Mental Health and Self-Care<\/em>. Learn mental health and self-care techniques.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beatriz S. Messina, MSW, LCSW<\/strong>: <em>Zumba Sessions <\/em>for all \ufb01tness levels\u2014dance, sweat, and have fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take advantage of free activities that could transform your life and empower your path to better health! Join us to connect with wellness experts, explore health-enhancing products and services, and network with others on their wellness journey.<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE PM FOUNDATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Preventive Measures Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization formed in September 2022 as the philanthropic extension of Preventive Measures, a trusted provider of mental health and supportive services for more than 13 years. Commonly known as The PM Foundation (TPMF), it serves to improve the mental health of individuals and communities through services, education, and support. TPMF plays a vital role in addressing health challenges, promoting awareness, supporting non-pro\ufb01t organizations dedicated to mental health care, and ensuring that individuals have access to resources to live ful\ufb01lling lives. For more information visit <strong>thepmfoundation.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT PREVENTIVE MEASURES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2008, Preventive Measures (PM) is an outpatient mental health and home health provider dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities. With Wellness Centers in Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Georgia, and a Home Health Care division in Pennsylvania, PM o\ufb00ers holistic care through a multidimensional approach. Innovations like Telewell and Jetdoc improve access to care through virtual wellness tools, bridging healthcare and technology. The Preventive Measures Foundation further extends this impact through philanthropy, community support, and strategic partnerships. For more information visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.preventivemeasuresinc.com\/\"><strong>PreventiveMeasuresInc.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nKevin Greene<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA \u2013 September 25, 2024: Get ready for a day of wellness, community, and fun as the Preventive Measures Foundation (TPMF) hosts an interactive holistic health fair in Bethlehem! &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135463\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Preventive Measures Foundation Hosts Holistic Wellness Health Fair at Northampton Community College Fowler Center<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":135465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69,5738,482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-135463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley","category-northampton-county","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pm-health-fair.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135463"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=135463"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135463\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/135465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=135463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=135463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=135463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}