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NUHEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES THE 2010 FLU VACCINATION CAMPAIGN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2010

PRESS CONTACT:
Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055

NUHEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES THE 2010
FLU VACCINATION CAMPAIGN

NuHealth Officials Strongly Encourage Seniors to Take Advantage of No Out-of-Pocket Expense Flu Program

EAST MEADOW, NY…Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO, NuHealth System today announced the NHCC 2010 flu vaccination campaign to be held at multiple sites at locations surrounding the hospital.

In strongly encouraging Nassau County seniors to avail themselves of this important disease prevention program, Mr. Gianelli, who recently received his vaccination, stated:  “The risk is higher for serious complications that could result in pneumonia, worsening of chronic medical conditions and possibly death for senior citizens who contract the flu.  The single best way to prevent the flu and resulting complications is to get vaccinated each fall.  The NuHealth System is happy to provide this disease prevention campaign for Nassau County residents 60 and over, at no out of pocket expense, at easily accessible immunization locations.”  Mr. Gianelli also noted that multiple sites have been established in communities with a high percentage of minority elderly in an effort to reduce health disparities.  In addition, flu shots will be available to non-seniors at select locations for $25. The NUMC senior flu program starts in October and runs through late December.       
“Senior citizens are particularly at high risk for contracting the flu and more likely to suffer serious complications. We strongly encourage Nassau County senior citizens to take advantage of this important disease prevention program,” said Gianelli.

Mr. Gianelli concluded by praising the various staff members involved in the success of the yearly flu program:  “As a result of your dedicated efforts, you have helped to save lives by vaccinating over 20,000 seniors each year against the flu, you have provided information about NUMC’s health services and directed residents in need of routine and preventive health physicals.  You are to be commended for your hard work and dedication.”

Please review the dates and locations below for information as to the closest available
flu immunization location in your community

September 21, 2010 – Freeport Roosevelt Family Health Center
380 Nassau Road Roosevelt, 11575, 8:30am-11:30am
(Seniors 60 years old or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

September 29, 2010 – Elmont Family Healh Center
161 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, 8:30am-11:30am
(Seniors 60 year of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

October 11, 2010 – New Cassel Family Health Center
682 Union Avenue, Westbury, 8:30am-11:30am
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

October 13, 2010 – Elmont Family Healh Center
161 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, 1pm-4pm
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

October 19, 2010 – The Meadows
250 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, 9am-12pm (SENIORS ONLY)

October 19, 2010 — Freeport Roosevelt Family Health Center
380 Nassau Road Roosevelt, 8:30am-11:30am
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

October 19, 2010 — NUMC, DCB building area 2
2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, 8:30am-11:30am
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

October 21,2 010 – Senator Fushillo, Freeport Recreation Center
130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, 9am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

October 22, 2010 – New Cassel Family Health Center
682 Union Avenue, Westbury, 1pm-4pm
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

October 25, 2010 – Hempstead Family Health Center
130 Main Street, Hempstead, 8:30am-11:30am
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

October 28, 2010 – Kemp Hannon, Hofstra University
Earl Ovington Boulevard, Hempstead, 9am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 1, 2010 – Levittown Library
1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown, 1pm-4pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 3, 2010 – Town of Hempstead South Merrick Senior Center
2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick, 10am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 5, 2010 – The Knolls
555 Salisbury Park Drive, East Meadow, 10am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 8, 2010 – Town of Hempstead Wantagh Senior Center
1150 Seamens Neck Road, Wantagh, 10am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 9, 2010 – Town of Hempstead Green Acres Senior Center
400 Flower Road, Valley Stream, 10am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 10, 2010 – Town of Hempseatd Franklin Square Senior Center
1182 Martha Place, Franklin Square, 10am-1pm, (SENIORS ONLY)
November 12, 2010 – Town of Hempstead Uniondale/Merrick Senior Center
750 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, 10am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 15, 2010 — Town of Hempstead Levittown Senior Center
555 Newbridge Avenue, Levittown, 10am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

November 16, 2010 – NUMC DCB Building area 2
2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, 8:30am-11:30am
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)

November 19, 2010 – East Meadow Library
Front Street, East Meadow, 9:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4pm (SENIORS ONLY)

December 1, 2010 – Town of Hempstead Bellmore
2000 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, 10am-1pm (SENIORS ONLY)

December 2, 2010 – Hempstea Family Health Center
130 Main Street, Hempstead, 1pm-4pm
(Seniors 60 years of age or older no out of pocket expense, Non-seniors $25)


NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life.  Formerly 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.

For more information about NuHealth or its Centers of Care, visit www.nuhealth.net.