BMC HealthNet Plan
Massachusetts’ largest managed care organization serving Commonwealth Care and MassHealth membersOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 402 BMC HealthNet Plan will be providing information about the MassHealth and Commonwealth Care insurance programs and helping people apply.
There will be raffles for all and, for the kids, free face painting and fun coloring books called 'Let's go to the doctor!'
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hands-on Health: You're in ControlOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 901 Take a more active role in your health. Stop by the Brigham and Women's Hospital exhibit to learn more about your lung, heart and vascular health. Through various screenings offered throughout the weekend, find out what your risks are for emphysema and chronic bronchitis, obesity, high blood pressure, varicose veins, and peripheral artery disease. Physicians and staff from the hospital will manage these screenings and be available to discuss the results with you and what can be done today to better your health tomorrow. Also, get hands on with the latest surgical device used by Brigham and Women's Hospital physicians, the da Vinci surgical system, a robot used to perform specific procedures in a more precise and less invasive way.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Robotic Surgery: Meet da Vinci. On-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 901 Meet da Vinci! The da Vinci® Surgical System is a robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures in a more precise and less invasive way. See how a model robot works and even try your hand at "operating" the robot as well.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hospital Blood DriveOn-Going Exhibit @ Exhibit Hall in Room 107 Save a life! Come donate blood at the Brigham & Women's Hospital Blood Drive! Your donation will help patients in the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute communities.
Donors must be 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be free of antibiotics or dental cleaning for 48 hours. Don't forget to bring a photo ID! For questions about eligibility or to learn more, please call 888-LETSGIV or visit www.brighamandwomens.org/blooddonation.
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Cains Foods
Naturally Delicious Dressings On-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 205 Cains will be sampling their Cains All Natural Mayonnaise and Naturally Delicious Salad Dressings
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CIMIT
On-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 754 In the CIMIT booth, you can learn about the ways that technology is helping solve problems in primary care. See prototypes of devices for primary care developed by engineering students from around the country in CIMIT's first Prize for Primary Healthcare, hear about ways that technology can enable better and deeper communication among patients and their entire care team, and discover how these new solutions can be quickly integrated into healthcare.
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The Construction Institute
Built Union Built BestOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 427 Did you know a significant portion of Boston's landscape is built union? Find out how union construction is building better communities and why the finest institutions in Massachusetts have chosen union construction because of its proven record of providing quality construction - on time and on budget. We'll also tell you about how you can make a rewarding career in the building trades through "earn as you learn" union apprenticeship programs.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber’s Blum Family Van On-Going Exhibit Stop by our exhibit and put your family on the road to better health. Come aboard Dana-Farber's Blum Family Van to get screened for prostate cancer (Sat. 10 - 2) and skin cancer (Sun. 10 - 3). Plus, experts will discuss survivorship care for those who have completed cancer treatment, provide breast health education, perform skin damage assessments, and share sun safety tips. We'll also have information on how you can join the fight against cancer with our blood and marrow donor programs, as well as fun activities for the kids.
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Dew Tour
Skate OpenOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A For the first time in its history the Dew Tour, the world's premiere season-long action sports tour, will be in Boston putting on the Skate Open. To celebrate the coming of this action packed event, the Dew Tour's Skate Demo team will be at the HLE putting on a show that will make you want to grab a board and join the fun. From flip tricks to ollies, the Dew Tour's team of Professional and Amateur athletes will be putting on a great show. They will also be doing autograph sessions, giving away great prizes and playing fun games, so don't miss out on the action and be sure to stop by!
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Faulkner Hospital
The Art of Skin RejuvenationOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 752 The Brigham and Women's Division of Plastic Surgery at Faulkner Hospital includes a team of dedicated physicians providing exceptional patient care in the areas of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. This includes breast surgery, cosmetic surgery, hand surgery, MOHS reconstruction, laser surgery, wound care, and general reconstructive surgery, among others.
Visit the Brigham and Women's Division of Plastic Surgery at Faulkner Hospital exhibit to learn more about your surgical options. Experienced staff will be on hand to discuss any questions or comments you might have.
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Kaplan
Free Health ScreeningsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 720 Stop by our booth for free blood pressure screenings and CPR demos. We'll also have practice arms on hand for blood drawing as well as dental tooth models and more!
We will be available for questions about our new campus in Kenmore Square
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Mass Chiro
Massachusetts Chiropractic SocietyOn-Going Exhibit @ Booth M14 in Hall B Doctors from the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society will be volunteering their time to check spines for subluxation, assess posture, and answer health related questions on Chiropractic Health Care. Dr. Marty Rosen from Wellesley will be speaking at the demonstration stage on Chiropractic applications in caring for children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD on Saturday and Dr. Scott Darragh will be speaking on Chiropractic applications in caring for children diagnosed with Asthma on Sunday.
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Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Vision ScreeningsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1222 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary will be conducting vision screenings at booth number 1222 10-12 and 2-4 each day.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Health ChatsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1013 Visit the Mass General booth to join in casual, face-to-face discussions with our medical staff on a variety of topics addressing health concerns for people of every age.
View the Health Chats schedule
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Your Health at Every AgeOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1013 Massachusetts General Hospital's booth will help educate you about how to prevent disease and promote good health throughout your life. We will provide information and material on various health issues that you should be aware of at every age. Join personal discussions with Mass General medical staff to learn more about health topics that matter to you -- including nutrition, heart-health, diabetes, cancer prevention, aging, managing stress and more.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
How Many Calories Do I Need Each Day? MGH Nutrition ServicesOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1013 Learn how many calories you need on a daily basis. Using your current height, weight, age, activity level and a goal of either weight maintenance or loss, Mass General Nutrition Services staff will help you get a personalized "calorie prescription" for your daily calorie, along with additional tools to help you learn about portion control, tips for eating out, and overall guidance of how to choose a healthy and balanced diet each day.
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McLean Hospital
Don't Drain Your BrainOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 912 Learn how food, sleep and substances affect your brain.
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McLean Hospital
Take a Virtual Walk Through the Final Frontier of Science: The BrainOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 912 This interactive exploration, conducted by McLean Hospital researchers, uses 3-D MR images to allow participants to see inside the brain and obtain a greater understanding of its complexities.
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MassGeneral for Children
On-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1023 MassGeneral for Children will provide information on how to promote a healthy, active lifestyle for your children, including nutrition tips and a fun, safe activity zone for kids to do guided exercises led by a trained fitness professional.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
Sit up straight!On-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 750 Many people experience back or neck pain when working on a computer because they don't know how to sit correctly. Are you one of them? Get a posture analysis from our graduate school faculty and students and find out how you can work and feel better. Booth 750.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
Learn the signs of speech or hearing problemsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 750 One in six Americans have some sort of communication disorder. Stop by Booth 750 and discover how to look for signs of speech or hearing problems in both children and adults.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
On-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 750 Change your career - and your life - by attending graduate school. Become a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, or Radiologic Technician.
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New England Cord Blood Bank
Medical / Health ServicesOn-Going Exhibit Education and information about: Cord blood banking services, specialized reproductive services, dental pulp stem cell preservation, cryogenic storage for each of these services.
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Neighborhood Health Plan
Free DermaSkin screeningOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 302 Visit the Neighborhood Health Plan booth for a free DermaSkin screening and to learn more about quality health insurance options. NHP understands what you need from a health plan.
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Network Health
Health care for Massachusetts residentsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 526 Stop by Network Health's booth to learn how to get high-quality, low-cost health care. While at our booth, you can get your body mass index (BMI) measured, enter to win great raffle prizes, learn important ways to stay healthy, and get a free gift. Our experienced health insurance professionals can answer any questions you have, including how Network Health is a plan you can afford.
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New England Ford
New England Ford Sports CenterOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Do you have what it takes to be a sportscaster? At the Free Health and Fitness Expo June 27th and 28th, you can give it a try! At the Ford Sports Center, you can broadcast a sports report just like the pros...
Let Sports Anchor Joe Amorosino show you how! And on Saturday June 27 meet Wally!
Also check out the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid: the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in the world. And while you're at our booth, you can enter for a chance to win four tickets to sit in the green monster!
Brought to you by the New England Ford Dealers - proud sponsors of the Red Sox.
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Life Size Operation GameOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1215 A life size replica of Hasbro's Operation Game: Where kids and adults can try their hand at operating on Newton-Wellesley Hospital's own Cavity Sam.
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital
On-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1215 Learn about ways to support your spine health and maintain joint mobility. Determine your risk for osteoporosis with a bone density screening. Lower back pain? Have an assessment. Experience the thrill of virtual reality bicycling. Try your hand at "surgery" with a life size Operation game.
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Bone Density ScreeningsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1215 Bone densitometry screenings: a quick, painless and radiation free test recommended for post-menopausal women and men 65 yrs of age or older.
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Fitness Challenge: Virtual Reality BikingOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1215 Virtual Reality Biking: Experience the sensations and challenges of riding outdoors in virtual worlds as you pedal and steer your way through a race or a relaxing ride.
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Back ScreeningOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1215 A quick back check and spine motion measurement. Visitors will be provided with individualized recommendations for back health and how to keep a healthy spine.
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North Shore Medical Center
Healthy Weight Management - Fun Ways to Stay in Shape or Shed a Few PoundsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 770 North Shore Medical Center is focusing on fun ways to stay in shape or shed a few pounds. Compete head to head in one of the hottest interactive games out there, Dance Dance Revolution. Playing this game, you're guaranteed to work up a sweat! Find out from our weight loss and nutrition experts how important even a little bit of exercise can be.
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North Shore Medical Center
Got Clean Hands?On-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 770 North Shore Medical Center has teamed up with the Partnership for Healthcare Excellence to expose your germs! Put your hands under our "Glow-germ" lights to see what's crawling around on your skin.
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North Shore Medical Center
Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient CareOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 770 In June 2009, NSMC and Mass General will open a state-of-the-art facility in Danvers, Mass. that offers the best of both institutions. Find out more about how this new center is taking a revolutionary step in the world of medicine. We are also working with The Food Project to encourage a nutritious diet and build a stronger community.
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Novartis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationOn-Going Exhibit @ Booth 921 Novartis Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing prescription drugs that help meet our customers' medical needs and improve their quality of life. Through a collaboration with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Novartis is conducting the Stop, Drop, Control High Blood Pressure program - a community health outreach campaign that engages fire fighters to raise awareness of the importance of diagnosing and managing high blood pressure (HBP) within their own ranks and in their communities. Please visit the Novartis - Stop Drop Control Exhibit for a free blood pressure screening and to obtain information on blood pressure management. For more information about the program and important information about blood pressure management visit www.stopdropcontrol.com.
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Owens Corning
Innovations for LivingOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A M18 Visit Owens Corning in Booth M8 for a chance to win a basement system installed and fully furnished! You can also enter for the chance to win!
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Partners HealthCare
Ask a DoctorOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 764 Partners HealthCare physicians will be available throughout the weekend to answer your questions regarding a number of health topics including: pain management, heart health, primary care and family health, cosmetic surgery, mental health, foot care, skin care, imaging techniques, and cancer therapies.
View "Ask a Doctor" Schedule
"Ask a Doctor" is intended to serve as a limited consultation to individuals who meet with an "Ask a Doctor" physician. During the "Ask a Doctor" consultation, the physician will communicate general medical information to individuals who present health-related questions. Consultations with "Ask a Doctor" physicians do not create a doctor-patient relationship and should not replace the medical advice of a treating physician.
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Partners Continuing Care
Partners Home Care, Caring for Aging ParentsOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1205 Counseling sessions available with Home Care experts on topics such as managing finances, long term care options, and how to begin discussions with family members.
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Partners Continuing Care
ErgonomicsOn-Going Exhibit @ 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Hall B Booth 1205 Participants can learn how they can set up their homes and offices to prevent repetitive injuries. Also learn how your children can make use of proper ergonomics.
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Partners Continuing Care
Improving LivesOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 1205 Learn how the members of Partners Continuing Care provide a wide array of services to help people maintain and improve their overall health with innovative and world class care.
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Partners Continuing Care
Adaptive Sports ChallengeSaturday, June 27 10:30am - 1:30pm @ Hall B Sports Arena Booth 1029 Kids and families can try the variety of sports available to patients from hand bikes and wheel chair tennis to the challenging obstacle course.
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Partners Continuing Care
WiihabSaturday, June 27 12:00pm - 4:00pm @ Hall B Booth 1205 Participants can experience video game therapy that is virtually changing how rehab is done.
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Partners Continuing Care
Integrative MedicineSaturday, June 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm @ Hall B Booth 1205 Experience how integrative medicine therapies can help you reduce stress and contribute to overall health with meditation, massage and stress management.
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Partners Continuing Care
PCC Outpatient ShowcaseSunday, June 28 12:00pm - 5:00pm @ Hall B Booth 1205 Experience the wide range of services offered at PCC's outpatient facilities located throughout Eastern Mass. Experience back and gait screenings, sports medicine and new robotic technologies.
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Polar Beverages
Fruit 'a Peel On-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 209 Visit the Polar Beverages booth for samples of their Fruit 'a Peel all natural fruit spritzers and flavored seltzers.
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RSVP for Health
Research Study Volunteer ProgramOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall B Booth 748 The RSVP for Health information booth will be handing out information concerning clinical trials and the volunteer database that we manage.
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Scotts
Going Green PavilionOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 316 Find out how to start your edible garden today. Visit the Miracle-Gro Organic Choice booth at the Green Pavilion.
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Shriners Hospital
Burn PreventionOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 421 Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston is a pediatric burn hospital, research, and teaching center. SHC - Boston opened its doors in 1968 and has since become a world leader in pediatric burn care. The 30-bed facility treats children from Massachusetts and New England, as well as from across the United States. Every year, the Boston hospital provides burn care for over six thousand children in a caring and nurturing family-centered environment at no charge, thanks to the generosity of its donors.
Please come by Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston's booth at booth #421 to receive giveaways, burn prevention materials and visit with the Shriner Clowns
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Toyota
Going Green PavilionOn-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 316 Visit the Going Green Pavilion to see the latest technology in Toyota Hybrid vehicles - including the all new 3rd Generation 2010 Prius, as well as the 2009 Camry Hybrid, and the 2009 Highlander Hybrid.
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Turkey Hill
Have you ever wondered why our ice cream and drinks taste so good? On-Going Exhibit @ Hall A Booth 112 Come sample our Raspberry Duetto. Turkey Hill Dairy Ice Cream is pure timeless goodness....Imported from Lancaster County.
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