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NUHEALTH PARTICIPATED IN WESTBURY GOSPEL TABERNACLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR ON JUNE 9TH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2012

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Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055


NUHEALTH PARTICIPATED IN WESTBURY GOSPEL TABERNACLE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR ON JUNE 9TH

East Meadow, NY….Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System, announces that the Nassau University Medical Center participated in the Westbury Gospel Tabernacle Church community health fair, on Saturday, June 9th, 2012 from 10AM until 2PM at 979 Prospect Avenue, Westbury. NUMC clinical staff provided various health screenings and educational information on diabetes, heart failure, breast health, stroke, colonoscopy and endoscopy, helping Westbury residents learn how to lead healthier lives.

“We are delighted to join the members of the Westbury Gospel Tabernacle and provide important preventive health information along with blood pressure screening and other health screenings that can help to manage chronic illness such as diabetes and metabolic disorders. In addition, our cardiologist provided early detection tips for heart disease, along with discussion by other NUMC clinicians on the importance of colonoscopy, endoscopy and symptoms of stroke disease,” stated Gianelli.

Westbury Gospel Tabernacle Pastor, Stephen Samuel, thanked the NuHealth staff:  “Thanks to NuHealth and other participants, we were able to serve about 250 people during the day with free information and services. Mr. Arthur Gianelli was very kind to stop by and give remarks. On behalf of my wife, Elizabeth Samuel, RN (WGT Health Fair Coordinator) and all the leaders and members of Westbury Gospel Tabernacle, I thank the NuHealth staff for helping us promote this fair.” 
Left to right: Elizabeth Samuel, RN, Arthur Gianelli, and Pastor Samuel

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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