WHAT:  Former Detroit Lion and Super Bowl champion Lomas Brown will be among the community partners celebrating Community Apple Days -- A Health, Wellness and Career Fair at Wayne State's  Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The event will feature hands-on workshops, free blood sugar testing, flu vaccinations, HIV testing and diabetes education as well as games, raffles and a distracted driving simulator.  

WHEN: Noon - 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30

WHERE: The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is located at 259 Mack Ave. at John R. The entrance to the building is on Brady Street at John R and across from the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

MORE INFO:  Local hospitals, pharmacies, occupational and physical therapy companies, and other employers in health-related professions will showcase their services and discuss career opportunities. In addition, free blood sugar testing, flu vaccinations, HIV testing and diabetes education will be provided. Participants also will be able to speak with WSU representatives from admissions, financial aid, disability services and other university support services.

"We welcome the curious, those looking for career alternatives, prospective students and those just wanting to change their lifestyles. We are working to make this health, wellness and career fair an exciting and informative experience," said Mary K. Clark, assistant dean for the EACPHS Office of Student Affairs.

During the event, the American Red Cross also will conduct a blood drive.