PRESS ADVISORY NUMC FARMERS MARKET STARTS ON FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2009 FROM 7AM TO 1PM AND CONTINUING EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL THANKSGIVING
June 4, 2009
Contact: Shelley Lotenberg
(516) 572-6055
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
PRESS ADVISORY
NUMC FARMERS MARKET STARTS ON FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2009 FROM 7AM TO 1PM AND CONTINUING EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL THANKSGIVING
WHAT: Nassau University Medical Center sponsors a Farmers Market every Friday morning, from June 5th until Thanksgiving, 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, pickles. Soaps, plants, flowers and BBQ lunch will be available, with recipes and nutrition information to create awareness of healthy meals and improve health of patients, visitors and employees.
WHEN: Friday, June 5, 2009 from 7 AM to 1 PM and continuing every Friday until Thanksgiving
WHERE: Nassau University Medical Center
Activities Building, near Carman Avenue entrance
WHY: As a hospital providing care to an increasing number of obese, diabetic and hypertensive patients, NUMC is 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 believe the Farmers Market will provide us with an opportunity to assist the community in improving their health.