NASSAU HEALTH CARE CORPORATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WILL HOLD AN INFORMATIVE AND INTERACTIVE LECTURE SERIES HOSTED BY MITCHELL RUBIN, MD, VP FOR AMBULATORY CARE AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE, AIMED AT ADDRESSING AND IMPROVING EVERYDAY HEALTH ISSUES AND CONCERNS

January 12, 2009

Contact:  Shelley Lotenberg
(516) 572-6055
shelley@numc.edu

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NASSAU HEALTH CARE CORPORATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND  HUMAN SERVICES, WILL HOLD AN INFORMATIVE AND INTERACTIVE LECTURE SERIES HOSTED BY MITCHELL RUBIN, MD, VP FOR AMBULATORY CARE AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE, AIMED AT ADDRESSING AND IMPROVING EVERYDAY HEALTH ISSUES AND CONCERNS

FREE LECTURE SERIES, ‘TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER YOU’ WILL BE HELD ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF MONTH, STARTING WITH FEBRUARY 5, 2009, UNTIL JUNE 4, 2009 FROM 5 PM TO 6 PM AT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING AT 60 CHARLES LINDBERGH BOULEVARD IN UNIONDALE

East Meadow, NY……Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, announced a lecture series, in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Health and Human Services, to be held on the first Thursday of the month, starting this February, in the Uniondale building at 60 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard.  “There is no better time to take charge of your health and well-being,” Mr. Gianelli noted.  “This exciting series, in collaboration with the Nassau County Department of Health and Human Services and hosted by Dr. Mitchell Rubin and our talented faculty, is aimed at addressing and improving everyday health issues and concerns,” said Mr. Gianelli.

The following is a schedule for the five-part lecture series:

Thursday, February 5, 2009 — 5 – 6 PM
Weight, Blood Pressure and Your Health
For kids, teens and adults….lessen your risk
and improve your health

Thursday, March 5, 2009 – 5 – 6 PM
Everything You Wanted to Know About Your Child’s Health,
But Were Afraid to Ask!
From the “terrible two’s” to rashes to behavior problems,
there are no questions off the table.

Thursday, April 2, 2009 – 5 – 6 PM
Stress and Anxiety:  Dealing with These “Crummy” Feelings
In these uncertain times, there is no better time to understand and manage them.

Thursday, May 7, 2009 – 5 – 6 PM
From Sniffles to Wheezes:  Simple Steps to Beat Allergies and Asthma
With spring setting in (and autumn not far behind!),
valuable info and strategies are presented.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009 – 5 – 6 PM
My Aching Back! And Other Strains and Pains
From back, knee and neck problems to other causes of chronic pain, let us help you feel better.

For additional information, please call the Public Affairs Department at NUMC at 516-572-6055.