KRHC to host Men’s Health Fair on January 27

For men looking for ways to improve their health in the New Year, Kossuth Regional Health Center will host a free men’s health fair at the KC Hall on Wednesday, January 27 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The health fair will feature three short talks by local health professionals and information tables throughout the evening.  Light refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be available.  All participants will receive a free “Try the Y” pass for attending, plus be eligible for a free wellness screening and other door prizes.  KRHC will also offer free blood pressure checks throughout the evening.

"Recognizing and preventing men's health problems is not just a man's issue,” said Dr. Burt Bottjen of KRHC.  “Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men's health is truly a family issue.  All men, whether they are middle aged, retired or starting a family, could benefit from spending more time learning about their health.”

The health fair will feature three speakers throughout the evening:

• Exercise for Busy Guys.  KRHC Physical Therapist Jake Jacobusse will lead this session, featuring ideas for fitting exercise into your schedule and determining what types of exercise are most beneficial to your health.

• Time for a Tune Up – Nancy Clark from ISU Extension will present this session comparing car care to health care.  Are you a racecar or a clunker?  Learn more about fueling up right, proper maintenance and more.

• Winning Numbers – What should your cholesterol be?  What wellness tests are available and which ones do you need?  Learn how to get the score on your health in this session, led by Dr. Burt Bottjen, family physician at KRHC.

“Research shows that men are often at a higher risk for many diseases and health conditions than women are because males are less likely to seek preventative health care, are employed in the most dangerous occupations and are less likely to have healthcare coverage,” Bottjen said.  “Lots of guys couldn’t tell you the last time they’ve been to see a doctor.  Even if a person has visited a doctor recently, this gives you a chance to follow up on that visit and learn more about healthy ideas to carry into the New Year.”