UK HealthCare Hosts ‘Be Healthy Bash’ Festival to Promote Wellness in Summer

In the summer season, UK HealthCare is hosting the ‘Be Healthy Bash’ to promote overall well-being. This festival will take place on June 8th at the Fayette County Extension Office in Lexington and will focus on nutrition, fitness, and emotional wellness.

The ‘Be Healthy Bash’ features a wide range of activities and information, including health screenings, wellness resources, free food, vaccinations, cooking demonstrations, taste testing, emotional wellness activities, physical activities, and games. Attendees can also enjoy inflatables for both kids and adults, a petting zoo, safety education, a smoothie bike, a meet and greet with UK’s mascot Wally Cat live music and more.

Dr. Kristen Stakelin from the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center explained that the event was initially created to promote healthy eating and physical activity but has expanded to offer many other health and wellness services. She is excited about the growth of the event beyond its original vision.

The ‘Be Healthy Bash’ is a collaborative effort presented by UK HealthCare, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and Fayette County Extension Office as well as many other partners. Trudi Matthews from UK HealthCare emphasizes that this event showcases their commitment to promoting healthy living in the community.

Participation in the ‘Be Healthy Bash’ is free and open to the public upon arrival attendees can check in at the registration table to receive Farmers’ Market vegetable vouchers for more information visit the event website for details on tabling partners.