March 25, 2008
St. John’s Hosts 21st Annual Life Fair
It’s that time of year again! St. John’s Regional Medical Center is proud to host its 21st Annual Life Fair on Saturday, March 29 at MSSU’s Leggett and Platt Athletic Center from 8 a.m. to noon. Come and be a part of the four-states’ largest FREE health fair!
This year’s Life Fair is a military theme, and will feature special guest speaker Jamie Farr from the hit television series MASH. Farr will speak at 12:30 p.m. and share stories and outtakes from his days on the show.
There will be something for everyone at Life Fair. It is free to the public and will include:
- Health talks from St. John’s physicians
- Free lab screenings and other screenings
- Over 50 booths with health-related information
- Activities for kids
- Prizes and drawings
- Performances by members of several branches of the Armed Forces
St. John’s will also honor current and former members of the military with a special gift if they come to Life Fair in uniform. For more information on Life Fair, call 417.625.2000.
**We would like to invite all media to attend St. John’s Life Fair. Jamie Farr will be available for media interviews immediately following his presentation.
St. John's Regional Medical Center has been leading the way in healthcare throughout the four-state area for more than 100 years. We are a 367-bed facility, serving 19 counties in Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. We provide state-of-the-art healthcare services, specializing in cardiology, orthopedics, neurosciences, and oncology. St. John’s has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission. Additionally, we have been recognized by Thomson Healthcare with three 100 Top Hospital Awards (2006) and rated in the top 5% nationally by HealthGrades for joint replacement (2008).