Thank you for supporting yourneighborhood hospitals. Our goalat St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals is to help you stay healthy by keepingyou informed of on-going screenings, seminars and health events in thecommunity. We hope that you can take advantage of these FREE events listed inthis calendar.
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March Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 10 am to 12 pm “Sound the Alert” Diabetes Awareness Day St. Luke’s Hospital, 113th Street Chapel Entrance (Between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive) Muhlenberg Conference Center 4th Floor, Room 410 According to the National Institutes of Health, 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. Of these, 7 million do not know they have the disease. Since 1958, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes has risen from 1.5 million to 18.8 million in 2010, an increase of epidemic proportions. St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals wants to help you get the facts. Learn about diabetes, the signs, symptoms and treatment. Screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol will also be offered. Each participant who gets screened will receive an individual consultation with a health care professional to discuss the screening results. Healthy light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Please call 212.523.4001 to learn more and to RSVP. Presented by: Nicholas H. E. Mezitis, MD Senior Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Dr. Mezitis conducts research in diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis. He is a leading expert in diabetes and metabolic Illnesses for over 25 years, and maintains a private practice in diabetes, endocrinology and nutrition. Thank you for supporting your neighborhood hospitals. Our goal at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals is to help you stay healthy by keeping you informed of on-going screenings, seminars and health events in the community. We hope that you can take advantage of the events listed in this calendar. Most events are FREE, but we do require that participants pre-register when requested by calling our Events Hotline at 212.523.4001. Additional events are added to our calendar each month and we urge you to call our Events Hotline to learn about them. Please join us and bring a family member or a friend. We look forward to your participation. Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Spring/Summer 2013 Spring/Summer 2013
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MarchTuesday, March 26, 2013 • 10 am to 12 pm
“Sound the Alert” Diabetes Awareness DaySt. Luke’s Hospital, 113th Street Chapel Entrance (Between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive)Muhlenberg Conference Center 4th Floor, Room 410
According to the National Institutes of Health, 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. Of these, 7 million do not know theyhave the disease. Since 1958, the number of people diagnosedwith diabetes has risen from 1.5 million to 18.8 million in 2010,an increase of epidemic proportions.
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals wants to help you get the facts. Learn about diabetes, the signs, symptoms and treatment. Screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol will also be offered. Each participant who gets screened will receive an individual consultation with a health care professional to discuss the screening results. Healthy light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Please call 212.523.4001 to learn more and to RSVP.
Presented by: Nicholas H. E. Mezitis, MD Senior Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals
Dr. Mezitis conducts research in diabetesmellitus and osteoporosis. He is a leadingexpert in diabetes and metabolic Illnessesfor over 25 years, and maintains a privatepractice in diabetes, endocrinology and nutrition.
Thank you for supporting yourneighborhood hospitals. Our goal at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals is to help you stay healthy by keeping you informed of on-going screenings, seminars and health events in the community. We hope that you can take advantage of the events listed in this calendar.
Most events are FREE, but we do require that participants pre-register when requested by calling our
Events Hotline at 212.523.4001.Additional events are addedto our calendar each monthand we urge you to call our Events Hotline to learnabout them.
Please join us and bring a family member or a friend. We look forwardto your participation.
Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsSpring/Summer 2013Spring/Summer 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013 • 10 am to 2 pm
2nd Annual Healthy Man ProgramAlpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizen Center220-01 Linden Boulevard, Cambria Heights, NY
One of the goals of having a health screening and educa-tion program for men is to foster an environment where men can speak freely about issues that directly affect them. A healthy mind, body and spirit is the theme for this event. Join us for informational sessions and screenings.Please call 212.523.4001 for more information.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 • 5 to 7pm
Mental Health Needs of Adolescents and Family (Panel Discussion)
Sponsored by: St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Children’s Community Mental Health Services
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine230 West 125th Street
In the age of Columbine and Newtown, this panel discussion explores collaborative efforts among various disciplines to address the mental health needs of children,adolescents and their families. Join us.
Saturday, April 13, 2013 • 11 am to 2 pm
Peripheral Artery Disease ScreeningUMPA at Madison Avenue1827 Madison Avenue between 118th and 119th Streets
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatoryproblem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow toyour limbs. When you develop PAD, your extremities—usually your legs—don’t receive enough blood flow to keepup with the demand. This causes symptoms, most notablyleg pain when walking. If you are experiencing leg pain orother discomfort in your legs, stop by to get screened forPAD. Registration is required. Please call 212.722.1441to learn more and to RSVP.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 • 12 to 2 pm
Diabetes, Hypertension and Cholesterol Screening DayFranciscan Community Senior Center 214 West 97th Street
Are you always thirsty? Are you urinating more frequently thanusual? These could be signs of diabetes or other conditions.Get checked. Join us for an afternoon of biometric screenings.A biometric screening is a short health examination that determines your risk level for certain diseases and medicalconditions. St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will providescreenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Saturday, April 27, 2013 • 11 am to 3 pm
Health Screenings Eastchester Presbyterian Church3154 Fish Avenue, Bronx, NY
Attention men 40 years of age and older. Have you hadyour prostate cancer screening this year? St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will provide free prostate cancer screen-ings to help you stay on top of your health. While you’re getting your prostate checked, we will also offer screeningsfor diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. Referralsfor colonoscopies are given to those aged 50 and older.
Saturday, May 4, 2013 • 11 am to 3 pm
Iris House Health SummitHarlem State Office Building125th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will provide screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol at thiscommunity health summit. Join us. There will be other types of health screenings available from various health organizations. Information on the different programs andservices in the Harlem community will also be available.
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JuneSaturday, May 18, 2013 • 8 am to 3 pm
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals 13th Annual Women’s Health ConferenceSt. Luke’s Hospital, 113th Street Chapel Entrance (Between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive)Muhlenberg Conference Center 4th Floor, Room 410
Give a gift to yourself. Spend a day learning all aboutwomen’s health. St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Department of Government & Community Affairs is proud to present our 13th Annual Women’s Health Conference.Health panel discussions and workshops will focus on cervical and ovarian health, osteoporosis, thyroid disordersand many more topics important to women. You’ll also get give-away bags filled with “goodies.” Continentalbreakfast and hot lunch will be served. Registration is required. Please call 212.523.4001 to learn more and to RSVP.
Sunday, May 19, 2013 • 11 am to 5 pm
Amsterdam Avenue Festival
Sponsored by: West Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and its members
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will be available to doblood pressure screenings. Health literature and informationabout the programs and services available at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will also be available. Please call212.523.4001 for location details.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 • 11 am to 3 pm
2013 Health and Fitness DayCouncil Lifetime Learning Center241 West 72nd Street
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will be available to dohigh blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings.Health literature and information about the programs andservices available at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals willalso be available.
Saturday, June 1, 2013 • 10 am to 2 pm
116th Street Puerto Rican Festival Corner of 109th Street and Third Avenue
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals staff will be available at the festival to do biometric and blood pressure screen-ings. A biometric screening is a short health examinationthat determines your risk level for certain diseases and medical conditions. Health literature and information about the programs and services available at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will also be available. Please call212.523.4001 for details.
Saturday, June 22, 2013 • 8 am to 3 pm
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Annual Men’s Health Conference
Co-sponsored by:National Association for Health Services Executives (NAHSE)
St. Luke’s Hospital, 113th Street Chapel Entrance (Between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive)Muhlenberg Conference Center 4th Floor, Room 410
Spend a day learning all about men’s health and how totake care of yourself. St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals’ Department of Government & Community Affairs is proud to present our Annual Men’s Health Conference. There will be health panel discussions and workshops focusing on physical & emotional wellness. Featured topics include: sexual health, diabetes education and prevention,prostate health, colorectal health, mental health and more.You’ll also get give-away bags filled with “goodies.”Continental breakfast and hot lunch will be served. Registration is required. Please call 212.523.4001 tolearn more and to RSVP.
JulySunday, July 14, 2013 • Screening time TBD
Old-Timers Stick Ball Game and Health Fair111th Street playground between Fifth & Lenox Avenues
Blood pressure screenings and health literature and information about the programs and services at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals will be available. Please call 212.523.4001 for information and screening time.
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