VAN WERT — The Van Wert County Hospital’s Kids’ Health Fair was held recently for more than 450 third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students of Van Wert City Schools and St. Mary’s Elementary.
A fire truck, an ambulance, a fun run and many other activities were all part of the action packed day.
Dr. Matthew Miller is one of the event coordinators for the Kids’ Health Fair.
“The purpose of the fair is to reinforce the idea that kids can be responsible to take care of their bodies and do it in a fun setting,” said Dr. Miller.
More than 50 volunteers from the community contributed their time and efforts to help teach and to staff information booths.
Students participated in sessions including exercise, posture,  bike  safety,  dentistry, not smoking, playground  safety , anger  management and hand washing.
They also participated in a Fun Run and were served a healthy lunch modeling good nutrition, provided by the hospital.
After returning to their classrooms, students took a health  quiz  to  see  how  well they  remembered  what  they learned  at  the  fair.  One  top scorer from each class was awarded a bicycle helmet.