Planning is underway for the 26th annual Martha’s Vineyard Community Health Fair, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 8 a.m. – 12 noon at the hospital. Already there are nearly 50 vendors and hospital departments who have signed on to participate. Don’t miss out. If you want to have a table at the fair, reach out to Amy Houghton, Community Outreach Manager, by April 1 at [email protected].

Here’s some of what you can expect on April 11:

• A Tick Talk featuring hospital and community experts discussing Alpha-gal Syndrome will be held at 8:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room.
• Chair Yoga will be held upstairs in the maternity waiting are at 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
• Check your cholesterol (Free lipid panel blood tests require 8-hour fasting prior to screening)
• Blood pressure, oral health screenings and more
• Vendors and hospital staff sharing their expertise on health and fitness
• Bring the kids to get an inside look at an ambulance
• Lots of free giveaways
• WMVY will broadcast live from the fair
• The MVH cafe will be open to purchase breakfast and we’ll throw in a free coffee, tea, or fountain drink

Don’t miss out!

The following is a list of vendors and hospital departments signed up for the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Community Health Fair. Don’t miss out on having your organization be a part of the fair. Reach out to Community Outreach Coordinator Amy Houghton at [email protected].

All American Assisted Living at Wareham

American Diabetes Association

Aquinnah Wampanoag Outreach Group

BePreparedGroup

Communication Ambassador Partnership

DEAF, Inc.

Dukes County Health and Human Services Department

Edgartown Council on Aging

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands

Health Imperative

Health Aging Martha’s Vineyard

Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaborative

Island Grown Initiative

KleanTu LLC

Martha’s Vineyard Bank

Martha’s Vineyard Center for Living

Martha’s Vineyard Youth Task Force

Mass General Brigham Health Plan – Medicare Advantage

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Dermatology

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – General Surgery

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Orthopedics

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – President

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Emergency Department

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Lab

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Nutrition

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Pharmacy

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Podiatry

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Radiology

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Rehab and Wellness

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital – Respiratory

Navigator Homes of Martha’s Vineyard

New England Donor Services

Paitent & Family Advisory Committee

Swim Across America – Martha’s Vineyard

Tech Pro Martha’s Vineyard

Up-Island Council on Aging

Vineyard Power

Vineyard Volunteers

MGB Talent Acquisition Team

Island Health Care

SWELL

Quiet At Night Task Force