The University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy will present its seventh annual Health Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo. ADVERTISING The University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K.
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy will present its seventh annual Health Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.
More than 150 student pharmacists will host education booths, health screenings and giveaways.
There also will be live demonstrations, entertainment and a keiki poster contest for elementary and middle school students.
In addition, there will be a “brown bag” station where people are encouraged to bring their nonrefrigerated medications for review and consultations with the students, supervised by faculty volunteers who are licensed pharmacists.
Participating organizations include the UH-Hilo Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes, Hawaii Health Connector, Hawaiian Island Aids and HIV, HMSA, Hui Malama Hawai`i, the National Alliance of Mental Illness-Big Island, Senior Medicare Patrol, the Arc of Hilo, Partners in Developments, Blue Zone, Ohana Hero Project, Hawaii District of Health and Hilo Medical Center.
For information, call Tracey Niimi at 933-7663 or tniimi@hawaii.edu.
