Health Update: Health Update: VCSU Wellness Fair Returns on April 15 – What Experts Say– What Experts Say.
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The VCSU Wellness Fair offers a range of interactive exhibits and activities to inspire healthy lifestyles in the local community.Valley City TodayValley City State University is hosting its annual Wellness Fair on April 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The free event will feature over 25 campus, local, and state organizations providing health information, screenings, and activities. Sponsored by Essentia Health, Sanford Health, and CHI Mercy Health, the fair aims to help attendees develop healthy habits.
Why it matters
The VCSU Wellness Fair is an important annual event that connects students and the local community with valuable health resources and education. By offering free screenings, activities, and information, the fair promotes overall wellness and helps attendees take proactive steps to improve their physical and mental health.
The details
The VCSU Wellness Fair will include exciting door prizes, hands-on activities, and wellness information from over 25 different organizations. Attendees can participate in health screenings, fitness testing, and even get free, confidential HIV testing from the ND Department of Health and Human Services. VCSU employees who attend can also earn a voucher for a one-day event through the Dakota Wellness Program.
- The Wellness Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The players
Betty Tykwinski
RN and Director for Health and Wellness at Valley City State University.
Essentia Health
A health care provider sponsoring the VCSU Wellness Fair.
Sanford Health
A health care provider sponsoring the VCSU Wellness Fair.
CHI Mercy Health
A health care provider sponsoring the VCSU Wellness Fair.
ND Department of Health and Human Services
A state agency providing free, confidential HIV testing at the Wellness Fair.
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What they’re saying
“I would like to thank CHI Mercy Health, Sanford Health, and Essentia Health for sponsoring this year’s Wellness Fair again. Their generosity and continued support of the Wellness Fair is greatly appreciated and makes it possible for us to provide some amazing door prizes.”
— Betty Tykwinski, RN, VCSU’s Director for Health and Wellness
What’s next
The VCSU Wellness Fair is an annual event, so the next opportunity for community members to attend will be on April 15, 2027.
The takeaway
The VCSU Wellness Fair is a valuable resource for students and the local community to access free health screenings, information, and activities that promote overall wellness and healthy habits. By partnering with local health providers, the university is able to offer an engaging event that benefits attendees’ physical and mental well-being.