Health Day in Velden: Your chance for comprehensive health checks!

Health Day in Velden: Your chance for comprehensive health checks!

On June 6, 2025, the health day took place in the Velden music school, organized by the Carinthian state government and the initiative "Healthy Community". This event was aimed at people of all ages and focused on health checks and informative lectures. The aim was to make health issues more accessible to the community and to promote an exchange about various approaches, so reports 5min.at .

Visitors were able to take part in several free health checks, including blood pressure and blood sugar tests as well as lung function tests. In addition, visual and hearing tests as well as balance and reaction tests were offered. The event was supported by information on first aid and a contribution by representatives of the cancer aid who informed about their important work.

variety of offers

An exciting highlight was Margit Sophie Leitner's lecture on nutrition after traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This holistic approach to health promotion is becoming increasingly popular because it views body, mind and soul as a complex system. According to Gesundheit.com aims to activate self-healing powers and relies on natural means and energetic Healing concepts.

The "Healthy Community" initiative was launched by the State of Carinthia 20 years ago, and Velden was one of the first communities to take part in it. Mayor Ferdinand Vouk underlined the community's great commitment to health promotion. The anniversary of the initiative in the Casineum was recently celebrated, where Velden received a special honor for most of the "healthy" activities organized. villachimfokus.at reports that in the last two decades numerous initiatives, especially for children, such as the "healthy snack" as well as sports and movement offers were implemented.

a holistic approach

The event reflects the endeavor to promote a healthy life on site and offer various approaches to physical and mental well -being. Alternative healing methods, such as the TCM, are getting in the spotlight more and more. It is becoming increasingly clear that these methods also have their risks, such as the dangers of a delay in conventional medical treatments or the possibility of unwanted interactions. It is therefore important that such approaches are used in consultation with medical specialists.

With a multifaceted program and a wide range for all generations, the health day in Velden became a success. Whether it is about the latest knowledge of the TCM or the implementation of basic health checks - Velden remains a pioneer in health promotion and shows how to come together in the community to ensure your own well -being.