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Florida Atlantic University Hosts Sixth Annual Health Fair

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (January 20, 2006) - Florida Atlantic University is hosting its sixth annual health fair on February 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on FAU's Davie campus, 2912 College Ave. "You Have the Power - Over Your Health!" is designed to encourage greater public health awareness.

"The health fair showcases a wide variety of resources in a single event," said Dr. Don Torok, FAU associate professor, chair and health fair advisor. "We aim to provide access to information and agencies. Through these opportunities, we can educate and inspire healthier communities."

More than 45 vendors will be participating in the event, including the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, Community Blood Centers of Florida and Women in Distress. The available services include screenings for blood pressure, body composition and cholesterol. A blood drive is also being coordinated. In addition to these activities, the health fair will include free food, a rock climbing wall and a live DJ.

For more information, contact health fair manager, Carol Trent at 954-752-9957.

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Florida Atlantic University opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the university serves 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students on seven campuses strategically located along 150 miles of Florida's southeastern coastline. Building on its rich tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty, FAU hosts eight colleges - the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, and the Colleges of Business, Education, Engineering & Computer Science, and Architecture, Urban & Public Affairs.