It’s FREE with gate admission.

• Monday to Wednesday:  3 to 11 p.m.
• Thursday to Sunday:  Noon to 11 p.m.
• Location:  Exhibition Place

FREE bike helmets for kids on Sunday, June 16 & Sunday, June 23 beginning at Noon – while supplies last!

The WRHA GO4health EXpo provides valuable information, entertaining activities and lots of giveaways all aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. In cooperation with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, this important area not only provides insightful resources for eating and living well but also has two stages to entertain you as well.

Click here to see Go4health EXpo featured on City TV’s Breakfast Television.

Demonstrations, information and giveaways are designed for all members of your family and community.

 

Get Moving!

Winnipeg in motion has partnered with community organizations to showcase local experts to connect individuals to physical activity programs, facilities and providers in our community. Visit the WRHA GO4health EXpo – Physical Activity area to:

• Pick up a City ofWinnipeg Cyclingmap,
• Pick up a Trans Canada Trail Biokit and trail information,
• Play in the in motion Play Zone
• Try a new sport!

 

GO4Nutrition

 

Go4Nutrition Interactive Booth Display

Do you find yourself getting overwhelmed when grocery shopping? What is the healthier option? How do I read those confusing nutrition labels? Come to the Nutrition booth and participate in the Grocery Store Challenge. In this game, visitors will have a chance to answer questions on a card and choose foods from the grocery store shelf. Registered Dietitians will be on hand to answer your questions and help you learn about what is in the foods you are buying by reading and understanding the information on the label.

• foodManitoba: Learn about Manitoba’s local farms and local foods. foodManitoba is comprised of 9 different commodity groups (mushroom, turkey, pork, egg, beef, dairy, canola, pulse and chicken)  and promote awareness of local foods and where you can buy and use them.

 

GO4health Cooking Demonstration Stage

Looking to learn a new recipe or some tips in the kitchen? Join us everyday and take in a cooking demonstrations put on by various community organizations. All demonstrations include free samples!

 

Enjoy Life More

Mental health is an important aspect in everyone’s life.  The focus this year is on a flourishing positive mental health. Visit the Flourishing Families Tree and learn ways to improve your mental health!

The Flourishing Families Tree is an area where families or individuals can share what they do to enjoy life more – People can write down on a leaf something they do (or would like to try) – tie it on the flourishing tree ,and then receive a family seed pack (courtesy of T & T seeds) as a thank you for sharing wellness ideas. The leaves will be displayed all week for Go 4 Health visitors to explore. There is also a kids craft area if people need a little break from the sun (or rain) – a special time for parents and children to be creative together and relax awhile.

There are simple things we can do each and every day to be more mentally healthy –stop by this area and discover how to flourish in all areas of your life by: focusing on the positives, nurturing your relationships, and taking time to be active and have fun- something the Red River Ex is all about!

 

Tobacco Reduction

Various tobacco reduction support groups will be present to teach you strategies and show you resources to help you stop smoking. Visit pharmacists will be distributing Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). The focus of this area is to  heighten awareness of harms of tobacco use and second hand smoke, promote smoke-free lifestyle and environment, and provide supports for people thinking about stopping tobacco use.

• Go Smoke Free Day at The EX: Members of the Tobacco Reduction Team and STAND (Sisler Teens Against Nicotine and Drugs) will be at the Park reminding people to try to go Smoke Free within our children’s area Prairie Town Adventures and encouraging those hoping to stop smoking to check out the NRT giveaway within Go4health.

 

Oral Health

Together with the Manitoba Dental Association and Manitoba Dental Hygienists Association, the Oral Health team will use fun and innovative ways to educate you and your family on proper oral care. They will take you through the life stages of your teeth and show you what to watch out for!

 

Support Services to Seniors

Wednesday, June 19 is Seniors Day at the Ex. Numerous senior support organizations from around Winnipeg will be on site to provide information and services for anyone looking for themselves or a family member. Be sure to check out the specialized programming on the two stages as well!

 

Injury Prevention

Check back for more information.

 

Healthy Sexuality

Staff and volunteers from the WRHA Healthy Sexuality and Harm Reduction Team will be on hand to distribute print resources about sexually transmitted infections, various health centres and agencies working with sexual health, as well as information about where to get tested. The staff will be handing out and educating visitors on their safer sex kits.

 

Win Big!

Enter a ballot at each of the themed areas within Go4health for your chance to win two bikes-one adult, and one child! The more areas you visit, the more chances you have to win!

 

Community Partners

The WRHA GO4health Expo would not be possible without the involvement of our over 90 community partners. Please click here for a list of our partners and their websites.

 

 

Want to Volunteer?

Interested in helping with a dynamic, educational event?

Click here to volunteer with the Go4health EXpo

Please return completed forms to:

WRHA Volunteer Services,  MS208-820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg,MB, R3A 1R9

Phone (204) 787-5078 Fax (204) 787-7316 Email: volunteer@wrha.mb.ca