Healthy Kids Day is April 14

URBANA, Ohio (URBANA DAILY CITIZEN) - Get ready to take on summer by taking part in fun family activities and health screenings at the sixth annual Healthy Kids Day, Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at Urbana University's Grimes Center.

Previously held in the university's Student Center, Healthy Kids Day will have more room to stretch out this year in the Grimes Center athletic facility and gymnasium.

The first 300 children and adults who register the morning of the event for the one-mile Healthy Kids Day walk will receive a free T-shirt provided by Mercy Memorial Hospital. The walk on the campus will begin at 10 a.m.

All other events will be held 9 a.m. to noon:

?A free family health screening and developmental screenings for infants and preschoolers. Health fair participants will have a chance to win a family Kings Island package for four donated by Honda of America.

Blood sugar, body mass index, vision and oxygen concentration screenings will be conducted by the Champaign Health District.

Blood pressure screenings will be taken by Honda of America. Developmental screenings for children will be conducted by the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

?Activities and informational displays provided by local businesses and organizations that specialize in health and fitness-related services and products

?A car seat-booster seat area where parents can learn about car seat requirements for children

?Jump rope and hula hoop contests and other children's activities

?Demonstrations of Champaign Family YMCA dance and exercise classes

?Bike safety led by Seth King of the Urbana Police Division

?A drawing among all participants for a child's bicycle donated by Ron Burns State Farm Insurance.

Sponsors of the event include host Urbana University, Mercy Memorial Hospital, the Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services, Champaign Health District, Honda of America, Mfg. Inc., Ron Burns State Farm Insurance, Activate Champaign County and the Champaign Family YMCA.

For more information on Healthy Kids Day, call the Champaign Family YMCA, 653-9622.
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