Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center - Healthy Joe Expo

Launched in 2009, the annual Healthy Joe Expo features a meal, giveaways, door prizes and short, informative health-related presentations in a themed environment such as NASCAR. In addition, important health screenings are available, and vouchers are handed out for free cholesterol and blood sugar checks, as well as PSA tests. The 2014 event included a panel discussion about three of Kentuckyâ€™s most common diseases â€“ cancer, heart disease and diabetes â€“ featuring three well-known local men who talked about their diagnoses, recovery and daily coping mechanisms. The expo is co-sponsored by the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center, which is hosted by Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

What is it?

Launched in 2009, the annual Healthy Joe Expo features a meal, giveaways, door prizes and short, informative health-related presentations in a themed environment such as NASCAR. In addition, important health screenings are available, and vouchers are handed out for free cholesterol and blood sugar checks, as well as PSA tests. The 2014 event included a panel discussion about three of Kentucky’s most common diseases – cancer, heart disease and diabetes – featuring three well-known local men who talked about their diagnoses, recovery and daily coping mechanisms. The expo is co-sponsored by the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center, which is hosted by Rockcastle Regional Hospital.

Who is it for?

Area men

Why do they do it?

The event was created to reach those who are sometimes hard to reach with health education, and for whom that education might be most important.

Impact

On average, 50 men participate in the expo each year.

Contact: Dwain Harris
Director, Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center
Telephone: 606-256-0950
Email: dharris@soahec.org

Community Partnerships

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