Are there duplicate vendors or health topics?
• If some vendors are in competition with one another place the booths in separate areas if possible. • Notify vendors who else is participating Refer to the sample letter to confirm the participation of vendors, Appendix M. Examples of health fair participants: • American Lung Association • American Heart Association • American Cancer Society • local police departments • chiropractors • health clubs • podiatrists • local walking clubs • local hospitals • nutritional groups • bottled water vendors • athletic clothing and equipment vendors • local health food vendors • local healthy restaurants or restaurants that offer healthy options • health plan providers Ideas for activities at the health fair: • exercise demonstrations such as karate, tai chi, or Jazzercize • massages • health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.) • healthy food samples • chiropractic examinations • podiatry examinations Promoting the health fair: Make your employees aware of the health fair. Post flyers