General News
Mar 31, 2026
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Valley City State University Student Health Services will host the annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the VCSU Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Attendees can expect exciting door prizes, hands-on activities and wellness information from more than 25 different campus, local, and state entities. Sponsored by Essentia Health, Sanford Health, and CHI Mercy Health, the VCSU Wellness Fair offers attendees the opportunity to discover resources to develop healthy habits that can have a positive impact on their physical and mental health.
“I would like to thank CHI Mercy Health, Sanford Health, and Essentia Health for sponsoring this year’s Wellness Fair again,” said Betty Tykwinski, RN, VCSU’s Director for Health and Wellness. “Their generosity and continued support of the Wellness Fair is greatly appreciated and makes it possible for us to provide some amazing door prizes.”
The ND Department of Health and Human Services will be returning this year to provide free, confidential HIV testing for students, employees and members of the community. Participants who get tested will receive a coupon for a free beverage at Viking Grounds.
Attendees can also try a variety of health screenings and fitness testing, earning them the chance at winning door prizes such as an espresso maker, pizza oven, Owala water bottles and gift cards. See the complete list of door prizes below.
VCSU employees who attend the Wellness Fair and participate in the Dakota Wellness Program will receive a voucher for a one-day event.
For more information about this event, contact Betty Tykwinski at betty.j.tykwinski@vcsu.edu or call 701-845-7305.
Wellness Fair Vendors and Exhibitors
Abused Persons Outreach Center
Bank of ND
b-Fit 24/7
Bismarck Cancer Center
Central Valley Health District
CHI Mercy Health/Cardiac Ready
City County Health District
Dakota Nursing Program
Essentia Health
Foundation for Healthy ND
Gaukler Wellness Center/VCPR
Mobility Plus Rehab
North Country Trail Association
ND Department of Health and Human Services
NDSU/Barnes County Extension Agency
ND Navigators
Prairie St. John’s
Sanford Health
Sodexho Nutritionist
VCSU Counseling Services
VCSU Green Dot
VCSU Student Health Services
VCSU Fitness Assessment & Prescription Class
VCSU Outdoor Pursuits for the Physical Educator Class
VCSU Pre-Professional Club
VCSU Technology Services – Accessibility
2026 Wellness Fair Door Prizes
Nespresso Coffee and Espresso maker
Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker
Pizzazz Plus Rotating Oven
Nutri Bullet Pro 900
Owala FreeSip 32 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw – Denim
Owala FreeSip 32 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw – Foggy Tide
Homemedics SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine/ Sleep Mask
YOGATI Yoga Mat/Cooling Towels
TheralCE Form Fitting Health Gel Ice Cap
Mini Thermal Massage Gun
Car Roadside Emergency Kit
Oral B Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Numerous gift cards from Scheels, VCSU Bookstore, Leevers, Subway, Petro USA/Tesoro, Sodexo and Viking Grounds
