Medan, October 12, 2026 – The Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held the Free Health Checkups Road to Campus activity in collaboration with UPT Puskesmas Padang Bulan. The activity took place at the Hall of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU on Monday, October 12, 2026, and was open to the general public.
The activity was carried out through collaboration among the Faculty of Vocational Education USU, the Faculty of Public Health USU, and UPT Puskesmas Padang Bulan as an effort to raise public awareness of the importance of maintaining good health and undergoing regular health checkups.
The free health checkup program provided services for the first 100 people to register. Participants were directed to register in person by scanning the provided barcode before proceeding with the series of health examinations.
The available health screening services included dental examinations, Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement, blood glucose testing, and blood pressure measurement. Through these services, participants could learn about their basic health conditions as an initial step toward paying greater attention to and maintaining their personal health.
The activity attracted attention as a form of healthcare service that brings health screening closer to the community, particularly within the campus environment. Furthermore, the collaboration among the Faculty of Vocational Education USU, the Faculty of Public Health USU, and UPT Puskesmas Padang Bulan demonstrated synergy in supporting health promotion and preventive healthcare efforts.
Through the Free Health Checkups Road to Campus activity, the Faculty of Vocational Education USU hopes to raise public awareness of the importance of early detection and regular health checkups while strengthening inter-institutional cooperation to support the creation of a healthier and more productive society.