Working on Wellness Fest Brings Free Health Resources to Oklahoma State Fair

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma State Fair isn’t just about rides and food – it’s also home to the Working on Wellness Fest, a free wellness experience for the whole family.

Taking place inside the Modern Living Building on Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon to 7 p.m., the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) will be showcasing different ways to stay healthy.

“Health and wellness can look different for everyone, and the Working on Wellness Fest gives Oklahomans a chance to explore what that looks like for themselves and their families,” said Leslie DeHart, Chronic Disease Coordinator for OSDH. “From free screenings and movement demonstrations to connecting with health resources and hearing inspiring stories from fellow Oklahomans, this event is all about making wellness accessible, engaging and something you can take home with you.”

Designed for Oklahomans of all ages, the event offers direct access to free health screenings, preventive wellness tools, statewide health network connections and inspiring survivor stories. The Public Health on the Go (PHOG) and OU Health Mobile Mammography and Lung Cancer Screening buses will also be on site.

Attendees can participate in live movement and active-aging demonstrations, including Tai Chi and SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life). The main stage will feature courageous Oklahomans sharing personal testimonials about their journeys through prostate and childhood cancer diagnoses.

Youth and young adults from across Oklahoma were invited to participate in a creative competition to design hospital gowns honoring pediatric cancer patients. Those who entered will showcase their creations, which will then be displayed at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa or Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. OSDH provides technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments in Oklahoma, as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health. 

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