Trio of hospitals to support Wilton Wellness Fair

Three area hospitals have teamed up for the second time with a local media company for a day of health and wellness education hosted by the Wilton Family Branch of the Riverbrook Regional YMCA.

Norwalk Hospital

On Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, staff from Norwalk, Danbury and New Milford hospitals, along with the Western Connecticut Home Care Inc., will offer seasonal flu shots for people age five and older who have not yet been vaccinated.

They will also offer blood pressure screenings.

The cost for flu shots is covered by most insurance companies; participants must bring insurance cards. The cost for flu shots for those without insurance is $35 and up, depending on vaccine type. Vaccine types offered include preservative-free, FluMist and high-dose for those over 65.

Staff from the three hospitals will also provide safety tips, injury prevention advice, advice for coping with anxiety and depression, and information on high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease, exercise, Lyme disease, joint pain, the network”™s clinical trials program and other health topics.

In addition, the Norwalk Hospital Emergency Medical Services team will provide tours of the ambulance for children. The ambulance will be parked outside the YMCA, where EMS professionals will answer questions, provide information on Hands Only CPR, calling 911 in an emergency and preventing traumatic brain injury in children. Officials said the event is expected to draw 300 people.

The wellness fair is sponsored by The Hour newspaper of Norwalk. For more information on the event contact, 203-852-2250.