The Victoria Chamber of Commerce held it's 24th Annual Health-A-Rama on October 6th at the Victoria Mall.  Over 70 healthcare providers participated and an estimated 6,000 people attended the event.  This year's event theme was "Aim for Good Health".

"Health-A-Rama is a healthcare showcase that offers the public the opportunity to talk with providers in a more relaxed environment", said Randy Vivian, President/CEO of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.  "This event shows the general public that Victoria is a medical destination and services that they can get in larger cities can be obtained right here at home."

This year's event would not have been possible without great volunteers and terrific sponsors.  The Chamber volunteers gave a tremendous amount of time to make this year's event a success.  Our thanks go out to them.

Event Chairperson:  Cynthia Guerra

Scholarship Committee:  Ramsey Longbotham and Jeremy Martin

Entertainment Committee:  Jeremy Martin

Sponsorship Committee:  Ginger Watkins

Booths/Site Layout:  Jeremy Martin

Set Up:  Ramsey Longbotham and Jeremy Martin

Provider of the Year Committee:  Cynthia Guerra

Sponsors for the 2007 Health-a-Rama were:

Diamond Sponsor:  Regency Nursing & Rehab

Platinum Sponsors:  Crossroads Home Health

KAVU Television

Victoria Eye Center

Gold Sponsors:  American Regional Health Center

Care Improvement Plus

Fountain of Youth Medical Spa

South Texas Plastic Surgery

Texas Dow Employee Credit Union

Victoria Orthopedic Surgery Associates

Victoria Surgical Associates

Silver Sponsors:  Advanced Home Health Services

Angels Care Home Health

Crossroads Health Center

Crossroads MRI

Excel Complete Home Health

Hearthstone Assisted Living

Hospice of South Texas

Rogers Home Medical

Smooth Solutions

Triumph Hospital

Victoria Advocate

Victoria Pain & Rehabilitation

Warm Springs Speciality Hospital

Citizens Medical Center was given the award for the Most Educational Booth while Triumph Hospital was awarded the Most Interactive Booth

Dr. Tip Coleman, DMD, was chosen as the Outstanding Healthcare Practitioner of the Year at this year's event.  Dr. Coleman was nominated by Mid-Coast Family Services for his work with their Gateway Project.

Health-A-Rama uses proceeds from the event to fund scholarships for allied health students at Victoria College.  Ten scholarships of $1,000 were awarded during this year's show.

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