Health and Wellness Fair

Start Date

November 09, 2021

End Date

November 12, 2021

Start Time

11:00 am

End Time

1:00 pm

Location

Virtual or in-person

The Health and Wellness Fair runs all week and will include virtual and in-person opportunities. Resources include everything from health insurance enrollment and vision screenings, to a virtual recipe challenge and yoga session!

Prizes for Participation! 
Students who participate in the Health and Wellness Fair are eligible for raffle prizes, including gift cards, a sunlight therapy lamp and a cooking set! Enter to win by attending any of the events below, and by completing this short online quiz.

Wellness Events

Monday, November 8 2 - 3 p.m.
Join on Zoom

Mindful Meditation Session and Counseling Resources
Join this virtual mindfulness session facilitated by Charmaine Grafton, former Student Government Association President, followed by resources to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression from Karen Mosley-Lyon, Counseling Services Coordinator.
Tuesday, November 9

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Main Campus Plaza 

 

 

7 - 8 p.m.
Join on Zoom

Tasty Tuesday
Connect with resources for nutrition and healthy eating, including free food resources and FNS/Food Stamps benefits. Visit with staff from the Campus Harvest Food Pantry, and grab a free healthy snack prepared by the Durham Tech Café.

Virtual Yoga Session
Students, employees, and your families are invited to participate in this free virtual yoga class, facilitated by Durham Tech student and certified yoga instructor, Shima.
 
Wednesday, November 10 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Main Campus Plaza 

Wellness Wednesday

  • Free vision screenings by the Durham Tech Mobile Health Lab and Optical Shop
  • Free blood pressure and glucose checks by nursing faculty & students
  • Resources from Durham County Public Health Department
  • Appointment scheduling for health insurance enrollment through Health Insurance Marketplace
Thursday, November 11 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Main Campus Plaza 		 Thirsty Thursday
Visit the HealthyBlueNC Hydration Station, and pick up your free reusable water bottle
Friday, November 12 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Building 6, room 102		 Feel Good Friday
Keep yourself, your family, and your community feeling good and staying safe. Get your COVID vaccination today! Vaccination is free, and available to any Durham Tech student or employee, and ALL community members 12+ years of age.


Activities Available All Week Long!

Campus Wellness Dispensary: Complete the Campus Wellness Dispensary request form in order to receive a personalized bag of health and wellness items. Items will be distributed by appointment only through curbside pickups.

Health Insurance Navigator Assistance: Sign up for an appointment with the NC Navigator Consortium for personalized support applying for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Schedule your appointment.

Virtual Healthy Recipe Challenge: All students who submit a healthy recipe will be entered to win prizes for their kitchen. Our grand prize is a 14-piece cooking set, while other winners will receive $10 Food Lion gift cards! Winning recipes will be shared on social media @dtstudentlife. To be entered to win, just send your recipe by email to Maggie West

Get your annual Flu Shot! Don’t wait! Free and low cost options are available for you and your family. Check this list of locations offering flu shots to find a provider near you!

Food Stamps Application Assistance: A 10-minute phone call could save you money on food! Are you in need of Food Stamps but unsure how to apply or whether you might qualify? Sign up using the College Student Pre-screen form to receive personalized assistance with submitting a Food Stamps application by phone.