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Rio Health Fair sees record participation
<p>Nurses from the Holzer Wellness Center (white) and students from the Buckeye Hills Career Center Patient Care Technician Class (blue) administer non-fasting cholesterol and glucose testing to participants of Thursday&#8217;s Rio Health Fair hosted by the University of Rio Grande. A record 362 participants registered for the 15th annual event.</p>

Nurses from the Holzer Wellness Center (white) and students from the Buckeye Hills Career Center Patient Care Technician Class (blue) administer non-fasting cholesterol and glucose testing to participants of Thursday’s Rio Health Fair hosted by the University of Rio Grande. A record 362 participants registered for the 15th annual event.

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<p>University of Rio Grande Nursing student Rachel Rutt enjoys the 15<sup>th</sup> annual Rio Health Fair on Thursday, April 18 with her 9-month-old nephew Parker.</p>

University of Rio Grande Nursing student Rachel Rutt enjoys the 15th annual Rio Health Fair on Thursday, April 18 with her 9-month-old nephew Parker.

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RIO GRANDE — The University of Rio Grande hosted the 15th annual Rio Health Fair on Thursday, April 18. Nursing student and event coordinator Cyndi Bowen said a record 362 participants registered for the event.

“It was a very good health fair with a lot of good services offered. I know there at least a couple people who learned they were diabetic that didn’t previously know, and that’s what its all about,” said Bowen.

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