THE NUHEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES THE 2009 SENIOR SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
PRESS CONTACT
SHELLEY LOTENBERG
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2009
THE NUHEALTH SYSTEM ANNOUNCES THE 2009 SENIOR SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
Flu Program in Conjunction with Nassau County Department of Health and Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs
NuHealth Officials Strongly Encourages 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 2009 senior seasonal flu vaccination campaign in conjunction with the Nassau County Departments of Health and Senior Citizen Affairs, 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 NHCC 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, with opportunities for multiple health screenings and referrals for complete physical exam appointments.”
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. The NUMC senior flu program starts in mid 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.”
For information as to the closest available flu immunization location in your community,
please call the Flu Hotline at 516-393-7453.
ABOUT NUHEALTH:
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.
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