RUMFORD – The annual Women’s Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 28, uses the term “health” in the broadest possible terms.

Yes, there are screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and bone density, the usual things people think of when they think health, but there are so many other opportunities that can all lead to better health.

Jane Bubar, public relations coordinator at Rumford Hospital as well as organizer of this year’s fair, said stress reduction, learning how to relax, cooking healthy food, and how to look the best are also health-related.

She said more than 30 presenters will take part in the fair set for 8 a.m. to noon, including such unorthodox participants as a belly dancer, a fashion show, and photographs of mothers and daughters.

“We want to educate women about all kinds of health matters. It’s women who make health care decisions for their family. Although we usually hold a prostate screening annually, it’s harder to get men there and to pick up a booklet,” she said.

The screenings will take place during the entire four hours of the health fair, as well 5×7-inch free photos of mothers and daughters, a food section that teaches how to buy and prepare heart-healthy recipes, lessons on proper ergonomics for computer use, various exercise exhibits and demonstrations, and several craft-related lessons such as basketry, quilting, scrapbooking, knitting, spinning, flower arranging and gardening.

There will be laughter lessons, health displays set up in the lobby, hair dresser and makeup demonstrations, massages and Reiki applications, and presentations on women’s financial health, also throughout the morning.

A belly dancer from Bethel, Janet Willie, will demonstrate the art of the exotic dance at 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Dr. Sonny Aslam, a member of the hospital’s surgery team, will speak on noninvasive vein surgery at 9 a.m., and at 11:30 a.m., a modern dance demonstration will take place.

This year’s fashion show focuses on heart health, represented by the color red, and breast cancer, the color pink.

The Red and Pink Fashion Show begins at 10 a.m. and features breast cancer and heart problem survivors as models.

“It’s really a fun day,” said Bubar.

The hospital has been hosting the Women’s Health Fair for seven or eight years, she said. And each year draws larger crowds. Last year, more than 150 people attended.

All events, demonstrations, and screenings are free.