2018 Wellness Expo

2018 Wellness Expo LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Page 51 Students learned about the importance of keeping their teeth and mouth clean at the SIU School of Medicine dental hygiene exhibit. Students could see the effects of making unhealthy choices, too. Christy Fruge and Jason Rohrer of the D.A.R.E. program had students wear goggles to play ball so they could see what it feels like to be under the influence of alcohol. At the American Cancer Society station, Bill Post showed children what your lungs might look like if you smoke. Chris Schaffner of Peoria’s Human Service Center showed students a video about making good choices by avoiding drugs. Representatives from the Tazwood Center showed what happens to your brain when you use drugs. Elaine Woolard and Floyd Schmidt with ALMH Community Health Partnership talked to students about the harmful effects of drugs on their lungs, mouth, brain, skin, and heart. The fifth graders were also able to participate in a photo contest. Students submitted photos depicted themselves with their favorite healthy “GO Food” along with a few sentences explaining why it’s their favorite. First, second, and third prize winners were selected from the entries with a great selection of prizes including a Lincoln Park District family pool pass, an indoor pool party at Lincoln College and a bowling party at Logan Lanes. These photos were displayed at Saturday’s Community Wellness Expo. At the Wellness Expo, these students learned many tips for living healthy lives and making healthy choices. [Angela Reiners] At left: The Logan County Department of Public Health exhibit showed students why hand washing is important, how bacteria effects them, and risk factors for foodborne illnesses.