St. Vincent’s health festival to return this weekend

This month, there’s only one place in town to take in live music, watch a canine relay team, all while taking care of your health by meeting with local physicians and receiving numerous screenings. 

The St. Vincent’s One Nineteen Block Party and Health Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 5-8 p.m. rain or shine. 

This year’s family friendly festival promises a fun atmosphere with live music and activities for children, but at its heart remains the mission of St. Vincent’s to serve its community. 

“At St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, we offer the convenience of physicians, diagnostics, physical therapy, a premier fitness facility, a spa and wellness services all in one location,” said Lauren Nichols, marketing and communications integration manager for St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. “Our annual Block Party gives us the opportunity to thank the community for their support with a night of fun but most importantly offer vital screenings to help create a healthier community.”

The following free health screenings will be offered at the event: cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, vision, hearing, skin cancer, physical therapy assessments and foot analysis. Nichols said health professionals will be on-site to interpret results.

In addition, the event will debut the facility’s brand new Sports Performance program, which utilizes a highly skilled former collegiate strength and conditioning coach to teach young athletes to excel in all sports. The program kicks off this June with Speed School for youth ages 7 to 17. 

Other activities include free chair massages from Spa One Nineteen and the opportunity to visit healthy information booths from local organizations and physician offices. And don’t forget about the inflatable colon. The walk-through educational tool will be set up to teach attendees about the importance of colorectal screening.

The event also includes a wide range of activities for children, including a moonwalk, rock climbing wall, face painting, and balloon art. In addition, the Hoover Police Department is landing its helicopter on site, weather permitting.

Live music is also on this year’s schedule with the Rock Candy Band. Other highlights include a demonstration from the Flyball Dogs as well as free Zumba, hula hoop and Spinning introductions.

“At St. Vincent’s One Nineteen, it is our goal and mission to build a healthier community,” said Stephanie Holderby, executive director of St. Vincent’s One Nineteen and vice president of operations for the St. Vincent’s Ambulatory Healthcare Network. “The Block Party and Health Festival, along with our monthly educational seminars and physician lectures, provide us with the opportunity to promote real and total health.”

For more information about the Block Party and Health Festival, call 408-6600 or visit onenineteen.com.