Sunday, February 19, 2012

Wellness Fair

The ACS wellness fair was organized  to encourage a healthy lifestyle  for all students, parents and staff. The fair was created to give you an experience of the unique services that we provide at school. We are the best in the region if not internationally with the best services geared to screen, prevent and treat health problems from head to toe. This fair marks the beginning of a long term program that raises awareness and promotes responsibility towards our well being. The ACS community was encouraged to make serious commitment to great and healthy life styles parents and children and staff. School Health Center supports all these efforts by providing addresses of  centers and expertise from our community to help you reach your goal. 









Spring Fling

The Wellness Committee has planned a special program during SPRING FLING. We want to make sure you end the year with a fun day that allows you to pamper your senses. Here's a glimpse of what to expect:
  • Private consultations by specialists will cover: back pains, neck, disk, headaches, scoliosis, joints, sports injuries and pregnancy.
  • Homemade pastries, fresh za3tar and Bedouin style whole wheat bread.
  • Saj sandwiches freshly made upon request!
  • Mouth-watering delights by 5 star hotels.
  • Healthy, low calorie snacks and dried fruits provided by Highness Business Company (HBC).
  • Information about the latest laser treatments.
  • Facial consultants that will offer advice on sunscreen and skin products.
  • Zumba,Yoga, Aerobics and Tempo.
  • Hydration provided by Nestle.



Wellness Fair

On November 22 from 6:00-8;00 pm, ACS is hosted a Wellness Fair "So you think your healthy?".  This is to promote our focus on wellness as a community and to support efforts to develop healthy habits and lifestyles.  A committee has been working hard to organize this meaningful event.

On offer this evening is a wide range but very selective medical services.  This includes such items as blood pressure/blood group testing, vision screening, gastrointestinal, mens health information, road safety, and many others outlined below.  

Finger healthy foods will be provided by Sheraton, Movenpick Dead Sea and Marriot Dead Sea Hotels. Additionally, a number of health clubs, gyms, and fitness clinics will be available. They will be providing reduced costs for membership sign up.  

There will be a dentist available to screen and provide information about healthy teeth.

 List of Tables 
  1. Juthour/ Organic products NO preservatives, all brans, oats .....etc.
  2. Lama Pharmacy Blood pressure machines, thermometers, sun blocks,,,,,etc
  3. Dr. Nael Abaza                       Osteoporosis, cervical cancer, vaccines against HPV, pap smear, prevention of cervical cancer,,,Women's health
  4. Arab Medical Labratories           Blood group check up, obesity, cholesterol levels, laptop to show different blood cell types, brochures on vitamin titers
  5. Dr. Samir Mulki                        Opthalmologist, vision screening, astigmatisms, eye safety and health
  6. Dr. Amjad Jumean                    Consultant psychiatrist, mental health for child and family 
  7. Dr. Zaha Amarin                       Orthodontic Dental Center, awareness, gum diseases, cosmetic dentistry, floss Free exam for all, free check ups in her clinic. Whitening, root canal and much more 
  8. Dr. Bashar Bikaen                   Gastroenterologist, intenstinal health, stomach aches, screenings ,,,,etc
  9. Dr. Issa Kawalit                        Internest, nephrologist, Executive Health Care Clinic, Primary health care, preventive measures for diabetis, obesity, health from head to toe, screenings and follow up 
  10. Dr. Iman Halloum                      Chairopratic. Spine health, Feet scanner, neck and back pain, Disk, headaches, scoliosis, joints(kness and ankels), sports injuries, pregnancy aches and pains
  11. Mr. Rasem Dabbas                    Nestle water, free water bottles, importance of rehydration, Our daily requirements,,,etc.
  12. Dr. Issa Haddad                         The fitness clinic, diet and exercise programs for all ages 
  13. Dr. Hani Jahshan                        Forensic Consultant, Child right and Women right. Services in Jordan for Domestic Violence 
  14. PSD Road Traffic Accidents.     Safety on the roads, statistics and measures used to avoid accidents, drinking and driving, levels of alcohols and its effect on the brain,,,,etc 
  15. Dr. Suha Khalifeh, Dr. Raed Khalifeh          Men's Health, Family Health, latest vaccine schedules according to CDC
  16. Mr. Tariq Khorma                           Power Hut The experience, gym, sauna, spa, top of the line gym from the time you walk in until your post exercise experiece
  17. WHO               all sorts of brochures and art work from students in the region on subjects related to health and wellness 
  18. Anti Smoking Booth           Brochures and awareness on the effect of smoking. A machine to check the Carbon Monoxide level and side effects on the body 
  19. Al Hikma Group APM           4 blood pressure machines to sponsor Dr. Kawalit Booth by screening, recording and reporting to parents and their kids 
  20. Welcome table for the committee distribute program and goals for all, guest book signature  
  21. I am still working on first aid and CPR booth with one or two manikins to show steps and first reactions in case of emergency!? Still on hold 
  22. Dead Sea MovenPick Spa  Brochures, awareness and special offers 

Schedule for the event 
6:00  Ramzi Nahawi Song
Larry Mccilvain  Introduction 
Hiyam  overview of the event, goals, purpose and brief about the centers 
Nabil Sawalha  comedy show 
Invitation to visit Booths 

Finger healthy foods will be provided by Sheraton, Movenpick Dead Sea and Marriot Dead Sea Hotels. 




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