NUMC TO SPONSOR HEALTH FAIR IN CONJUNCTION WITH ISLAMIC CENTER OF LONG ISLAND

Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP                                                                                               Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq.,

President/CEO                                                                                                                              Chairman Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 25, 2016

PRESS CONTACT:

Shelley Lotenberg

shelley@numc.edu

516-572-6055

East Meadow, NY……Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP, NuHealth/NUMC’s President/CEO announces that the Nassau University Medical Center, in conjunction with the Islamic Center of Long Island, will be holding a health fair on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Islamic Center of Long Island, 835 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury.

The following FREE SCREENINGS will be provided:

·        Breast Cancer Screening and Mammogram- no appointments necessary- walk in and get screened

·        Blood pressure/weight screening

·        Doctors and nurses will provide educational information on Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention,  Women’s Health, Colon cancer screening programs, Hepatitis treatments, Asthma, Travel Immunizations, Vaccinations, Cholesterol, Diabetes Care, Men’s Health, Vision care, Trauma prevention, Dental Health , Child and Adolescent Care and Mental Health

·        Lectures on Women’s Health, Men’s Health and Advanced care planning

·        These services are provided FREE of charge and open to ALL members of the community

·        Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus and other affordable health insurance information will be provided.

·        Food stamps information, and fun activities for children

For additional information, please contact the Islamic Center of Long Island at (516) 333- 3495 or Nassau University Medical Center Public Affairs Department at (516) 572- 6055

ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community.  By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.

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