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Show j J . - n - . i ! I- i v ; ' o ' ' i : 'N O j ' ' j ' ' ! - .V . I i ' ' - ! . " ' 1 Janeal Anderson, R.N., lets Rusty Rigby listen to his heart beat at American Fork Hospital Children's Fair. Two thousand attend Hospital Health Fair An estimated 2,000 youngsters and parents attended the fourth annual Back-to-School Children's Health Fair sponsored by the American Fork Hospital. Many of the youth were on hand even before the 10 a.m. opening of the event, held Friday, Aug. 25. The fair continued until 1 p.m. At the health fair, participants were able to take part in activities dealing with many facets of health, according to Craig Smedley, hospital hospi-tal administrator. One of the most popular booths proved to be the "junior surgeon" operating room where participants could "take out" (candy) gall stones from a mannequin, using real surgeon sur-geon tools. There was also an EKG "heartbeat" "heart-beat" booth where they could take home a print-out of their heart beat, and a physical therapy area where they could see some of the things that go on in physical therapy, includinghaving their hand dipped in wax. Fair participants also followed a first-aid trail through a MASH tent to learn what to do in case of bad burns, cuts, etc. Other areas included a muscle workout station, nutrition games, laboratory and x-ray exploration posts, a Tun with dental health" booth, safety displays, a growth-assessment growth-assessment station, a talking ambulance robot, and more. Ambulances from American Fork, Pleasant Grove and Lehi were also on hand to let the youngsters find out first hand what ambulance ambu-lance personnel do. Joining with the hospital in setting up displays were the Utah County Health Department, North Utah County Dentist's Association, and the American Fork Police Department. Perhaps the longest line at the health fair led to the free sno-cones and cotton candy, but there were also clowns, and a magic show to attract their attention. Handouts included a 64-page emergency guide, full-color wall growth charts, coloring books and crayons, and much more. Prize drawings were held throughout the fair. The fair is held each year to help children learn about good health in a fun environment, and to let them know that the hospital is their friend, according to Smedley. |