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Shaw conducts annual women's health fair

Lisa Garcia Colonial Aesthetics licensed massage therapist, gives a massage to an attendee of the women’s health fair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 20, 2014. Approximately 123 women came to the event that offered information for Shaw as well as local agencies that also introduced them to different programs that may fit their needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Gardner/Released)

Shaw conducts annual women's health fair

Cheryl Jackson (right), Tuomey Healthcare System coalition coordinator, talks to Kim Harrill (left), Young Men’s Christian Association group exercise coordinator at the women’s health fair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 20, 2014. This annual event offered information about cancer, child safety, relaxation therapy, healthy lifestyles, and dental care, as well as insurance and educational opportunities for themselves and their families from Shaw and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Gardner/Released)

Shaw conducts annual women's health fair

Published May 20, 2014
By Senior Airman Ashley L. Gardner
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE S.C. -- The 20th Medical Group held its annual Woman's Health Fair here, May 20.

Approximately 123 women attended the fair, which was developed to educate women was developed to educate women about integrated wellbeing in all aspects of
life -- physical, mental, spiritual, and social.

"It is a great event for females in active duty and military wives to see what's offered to them on base and locally," said Airman 1st Class Julie Lee, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician.

Shaw AFB and Sumter, South Carolina community representatives provided information about cancer, child safety, relaxation therapy, healthy lifestyles, and dental care, as well as insurance and educational opportunities for themselves and their families from Shaw and the local community.

"The event went well," said Capt. Shawnice Shankle, 20th Medical Group group staff. "It's a great chance to get information out to patients and also a chance to meet with Sumter partners."