 Bemidji State University wants their students, staff and faculty to be happy and healthy. That's part of the reason why they host their annual health fair. Our own Cheryl Moore shows us what's new in this year's event. This year Bemidji State University is promoting wellness in every part of the body, mind and soul with their annual health fair. Our real intention is to raise awareness about being a healthy individual and that's a lot more than just what you eat or physical activity. And so we're addressing things from mental health to physical health to nutrition. Around 30 vendors provided different services and information to attendees. You could get a flu shot, a vaccination or learn about healthy eating habits. There was also financial aid advice and information about the clinic on campus. We see everything in our clinic from sore throats, coughs, colds, birth control, STD checks, annual physical, sports physicals, injuries, stitches, we do everything. For the first time, VSU has offered a new service to students. After dealing with a rough time, they decided to give her a free hugging booth. We've heard from students today and other people that they really just didn't realize how much they needed to hug or they have a mom who lives hours away and it felt really good. Just hugs make us feel better and so there's research that shows the benefits of positive touch and that's what we're trying to give today. VSU also promoted their Best U at VSU campaign, which has been in development for the past three years. It focuses on seven aspects of all around health and positivity. We're trying to get students to log where they're at and then if they're lacking in one area, we have services that will help them with all these areas. For attendees who come to the health fair every year, having all the services in one place is extremely beneficial. It's just, I think, a very worthwhile activity for me and it's very fun and informative and I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have. Reporting of Bemidji, Shremor, Lakeland News. The health fair is always held around this time of the year in order to coincide with cold and flu season, which the cold season has certainly hit Lakeland a little earlier this year. I think just about every one of us came down with it in last week or so. I think so and I've heard of a lot of other people too. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.