Note: Information in this story is from a press release from the Northampton County Department of Human Services.
Gracedale, Northampton County’s Nursing Home, is hosting its 5th Annual Community Health Fair on Wednesday, March 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at Gracedale, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth, Pa.
Visitors are invited to take an active role in maintaining personal health at this free event where they will be able to learn about health care issues in a fun, supportive environment. More than 50 participating vendors will provide head-to-toe services and screenings for health prevention and wellness.
Services will include: wellness strategies, home safety, home health agencies, Alzheimer’s support, Reiki, massage, healthful eating, fitness, aromatherapy, organ and tissue donation, cancer support, blood pressure monitoring, body fat calculation, smoking cessation, rehabilitation, addiction, financial services and more. There will also be a free raffle.
Gracedale’s cafeteria will be open for purchase of a healthful lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Gracedale is a 688-bed skilled nursing facility located in a rural setting on 365 acres in Upper Nazareth Township. The property, originally purchased by Northampton County from the Moravian Community, was called Gnadenthal, which translates to “Dale of Grace” or “Kindness.”
Gracedale is Medicare and Medicaid certified and enjoys a reputation for excellence and caring in the health care community. In 2012, Gracedale expanded their services to include a Short Term Rehabilitation Unit and in 2013 it opened a Transitional Unit. Gracedale’s mission is to offer the best possible care at an affordable price.
