NUMC SPONSORS FARMER’S MARKET ON FRIDAY MORNINGS, STARTING ON JUNE 5TH, FROM 7AM TO 1PM, TO PROMOTE HEALTHY MEALS OF INCREASED NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND ENCOURAGE THE PURCHASE OF LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE
May 18, 2009
Contact: Shelley Lotenberg
(516) 572-6055
shelley@numc.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NUMC SPONSORS FARMER’S MARKET ON FRIDAY MORNINGS, STARTING ON JUNE 5TH, FROM 7AM to 1PM, TO PROMOTE HEALTHY MEALS OF INCREASED NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND ENCOURAGE THE PURCHASE OF LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE
SEASONAL FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SALAD DRESSING/MARINADES, BAKERY ITEMS, PREPARED MEALS, PLANTS, FLOWERS AND BBQ LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE, WITH RECIPES AND NUTRITION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NUMC’S REGISTERED DIETICIANS TO CREATE AWARENESS OF HEALTHY MEALS AND IMPROVE HEALTH OF PATIENTS, VISITORS AND EMPLOYEES
East Meadow, NY…..Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, announced that every Friday morning from 7AM until 1PM, starting on June 5th through Thanksgiving, a Farmers’ Market will be located on the west side of the Nassau University Medical Center campus, in the parking lot of the former Activities building.
“As a hospital providing care to an increasing number of obese, diabetic and hypertensive patients, we are in a unique position to not just treat their ailments but to improve the health of our patients, visitors and employees by increasing the likelihood that they will eat nutritious and fresh foods. We are committed to improve our patients’ quality of life and believe a Farmers’ Market will provide us with an opportunity to assist the community in improving their health,” said Mr. Gianelli.
The Fred and Ethel Terry Farms, located on Long Island’s Orient Point, will provide vendors who will sell seasonal fruits, vegetables, bakery items, salad dressing/marinades, prepared meals, greenhouse items and BBQ lunch will be available. The vendors will provide, along with NUMC’s registered dieticians, a fun, outdoor venue for educating staff and visitors about nutrition, food preparation and the benefits of eating fresh and local produce to further contribute to the long-term development of healthy eating habits.
“Unhealthy diets and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables adversely affect the health of many Americans suffering from an increased rate of obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. Our goal is to enhance wellness and encourage our patients, visitors and staff to include fresh, fruits and vegetables in their meals,” concluded Mr. Gianelli.