PRESS ADVISORY FLU CAMPAIGN

WHAT: 
Nassau Health Care Corporation announces the 2007 flu campaign at 88 sites for over 20,000 seniors, opportunities for free screenings, complete physical exam appointment referrals with physician presence at sites to answer clinical questions.  The flu program is in conjunction with Nassau County Department of Health and Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs.

WHO:  
Arthur A. Gianelli, president/CEO Nassau Health Care Corporation
Board of Directors, NHCC
State, county and town officials

WHEN: 
Wednesday October 10 at 11:30 am

WHERE:   
Nassau University Medical center
2201 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY
Board Room, Administration – First Floor

WHY:
Nassau officials encourage seniors to avail themselves of this important disease prevention campaign with no out-of-pocket flu vaccines, free screenings, opportunities for speaking with a physician and referrals for complete physical exam appointments, with multiple sites in communities with a high percentage of minority elderly in an effort to reduce health disparities and prevent this serious and potentially fatal disease.