Pathways to Better Health - Free Health Screenings!
This Service-Learning event is free and open to the public and will feature faculty and students from TAMIU Kinesiology and Communication Sciences and Disorders providing personalized health screenings.
Event Dates: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: TAMIU Clinical Health Sciences Center (CHS) 120
Screenings
This assessment includes a non-invasive body composition test that uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to measure how much of your body weight is made up of fat, muscle, and water.
Girth Measurements for Tissue Distribution
Assesses body circumference to evaluate fat and muscle distribution.
Forearm Strength Assessment
Measures the strength of the muscles in your forearm. This will help you learn more about your muscle strength.
Cardiovascular Risk Factor Screening
Screening that assesses factors related to your heart health to help you understand your risk for heart disease.
Vital Signs
A quick check of your body's basic functions such as:
- Blood Pressure
- Heart Rate
- Temperature
Dietary Education
A brief overview on nutrition and healthy eating, including tips to help you make healthier food choices.
Voice Screening
This screening can be offered to anyone who has experienced recent changes in voice, vocal fatigue, pain when talking, vocal tension, difficulty projecting voice in open spaces, and changes in volume.
Pediatric Language Screening
This screening will be offered to those who have concerns with language development (expressive or receptive), sound, or speech production.
Informational booths on heat dangers and the human body will also be available!
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