NUMC SPONSORS FARMER’S MARKET ON THURSDAYS, STARTING ON JULY 15TH, FROM 9AM TO 2PM THROUGH THE END OF OCTOBER, TO PROMOTE HEALTHY MEALS OF INCREASED NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND ENCOURAGE THE PURCHASE OF LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE
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June 29, 2010
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Shelley Lotenberg
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NUMC SPONSORS FARMER’S MARKET ON THURSDAYS, STARTING ON JULY 15TH, FROM 9AM to 2PM THROUGH THE END OF OCTOBER, TO PROMOTE HEALTHY MEALS OF INCREASED NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND ENCOURAGE THE PURCHASE OF LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE
SEASONAL FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SALAD DRESSING/MARINADES, BAKERY ITEMS, DAIRY, PLANTS, FLOWERS AND JUICES WILL BE AVAILABLE, 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 Thursday from 9AM until 2PM, starting on July 15th until the end of October, 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 Gianelli.
We will have eight vendors who will sell seasonal fruits, vegetables, bakery items, salad dressing/marinades, dairy, greenhouse items and juices will be available. “The vendors will provide, 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,” said Karen Benrubi, special assistant to the President/CEO.
“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 Gianelli.
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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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