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"National Wear Red Day for Women"
2008-02-01 11:00am-2:00pm
New York Methodist Hospital, Medical Office Pavilion lobby
506 Sixth Street bet 7th & 8th Avenues Brooklyn
In an effort to spread awareness about women's heart disease SUNY Downstate has scheduled activities for the public. This FREE event is open to the public. FREE cholesterol and blood pressure screenings will be offered and healthcare professionals will be available to answer questions. For more information call 718-780-5367.

HIV/AIDS in the Black Community
2008-02-03 8:00am & 11:00am
Bedford Central Presbytian Church
1200 Dean Street Brooklyn
Come hear of God's mercy and compassion in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Invited Guest Preacher, Rev. Makeba D'Abreau, Balm in Gilead. For too long AIDS has been associated with shame. AIDS is a leading cause of death in the Black community. The church cannot afford for shame to dictate our actions. In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, learn how we can defeat shame and be agents of healing in the fight against this wicked epidemic! This event is FREE and open to the community. For more information call 718-467-0760.

National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day
2008-02-07 12:00pm-7:00pm
The Brownsville Recreation Center
1555 Linden Boulevard Brooklyn
Hosted by Care 2 Cure, Inc. and other community sponsers. FREE Testing and Counseling. Activites and Ceremonies.

National Black HIV Awareness Day "Prevention is power..."
2008-02-07 10:00am-4:00pm
Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center
650 Fulton Street Brooklyn
FREE HIV testing with results in 20 minutes. FREE Food and Gifts. Panel discussion beginning at 2pm "The Current State of HIV". For more information call Ted Beck at 718-596-9800 ext 267.

Diaspora Community Services
2008-02-07 6:30pm-9:00pm
MOCADA - Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts
80 Hanson Place Brooklyn
Please join us for A Reception Commemorating HIV/AIDS and the Diaspora on National Black HIV/AIDS Day. Complimentary Food, Drinks, Art and Music from The Caribbean and African Diasporas. For more information call 718-399-0200 ext 224 or email kross@diasporacs.org

Neighborhoods Technical Assistance Clinic's 2008 Brooklyn Meet the Grantmakers Symposium
2008-02-07
Concord Baptist Church of Christ
833 Marcy Ave corner of Marcy & Putnam Brooklyn
We are delighted to invite you to the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic’s 2008 Brooklyn Meet the Grantmakers Symposium in conjunction with our 10th Anniversary. Meet the Grantmakers will be hosted by, Rev. Dr. Gary Simpson, Sr. Pastor in collaboration with, Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President. The mornings opening remarks will be by Kate Sullivan, Co-Anchor of CBS 2 News This Morning. We will be awarding our 6th Annual Community Capacity Building Awards which graciously has been sponsored by Marilyn G. Gelber, Executive Director, of Independence Community Foundation. We are proud to announce our 2008 deserving awardees: Marina Belessis-Casoria, Con Edison, Daphne Foundation, Edward Jay Goldberg, MACY’S, Laureen Henry, Richmond County Savings Foundation, Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, Union Square Awards - Board of Directors and Toya Williford, Independence Community Foundation. Our invited panelist Grantmakers are Con Edison, Independence Community Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, MACY’S, New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, New York Foundation, The After-School Corporation, The Concord Christ Fund, United Way of New York City, and the Viola W. Bernard Foundation. For more information and registration please visit http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dgh85nk_0f5pg4hdh or call 718-455-3784.

A Night of Safe Sex Awareness & Comedy
2008-02-07 6:00pm-10:00pm
The World Famous Laugh Factory
42nd Street New York City
STFree certifications presents their 2nd Anual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness. NBHAAD Safer Sex Comedy Extravaganza in collaboration with World Mission Foudation AIDS Initiative. For tabling information please contact Eli Dancy at 888-277-4898 or Anthony 917-855-3507 or email tabling@stfree.com

10th Annual "Spotlight on the Network"
2008-02-08 3:00pm-8:00pm
Victory Missionary Baptist Church
244 Howard Ave between MacDougal St & Sumpter Brooklyn
Bedford Styvesant/Crown Heights HIV Care Network presents the 10th Annual "Spotlight on the Network" in conjunction with recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. For more information call 718-462-8654 ext 322 or email evea@camba.org

Caregiver Valentine's Social
2008-02-08 6:00pm-9:00pm
Park Slope Geriatric Day Center
1 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
You and a guest are invited to the 1st annual Caregiver Valentine's Party. So put on your dancing shoes and join us with live music by "The Banjo Rascals" and much more! Please RSVP by calling Evelyn Vasquez at 718-499-7701 ext. 25

Body, Mind & Spirit
2008-02-08 11:00am-4:00pm
Catholic Charities Community Center of Queens South
90--39 189th Street Queens
Catholic Charities Community Center of Southern Queens invites you to a day of nurturing your Body, Mind & Spirit For the Body: • Distribution of Free Winter Coats. • Fidelis Health Care Insurance for family, children and seniors will have a representative on-site. • Eat Smart! Eat Right! Nutrition Workshop at 11:00am and 2:00pm. • Depression Screenings. For the Mind: Establish healthy living by receiving Information on legislative and health care concerns. • Food Stamp Screenings. • Voter Registration. • Learn about the Catholic Charities USA Campaign to Reduce Poverty. Resources and Information on: • Developmental Disabilities. • Early Childhood Programs. • Older Adult Programs and Services. • Services for Pregnant Women. • Youth Services. • Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP.) • Community Center Services. For the Spirit: • Meditation /Stress Reduction workshop at 1:00 & 3:00pm. For more information call 718 217-1238.

Sister to Sister National Women's Heart Health Fair 2008
2008-02-15 7:30am-2:30pm
Madison Square Garden, Expo Center
Seventh Ave & 33rd Street New York City
At Women’s Heart Health Fair 2008 you will: Learn ways to create a heart-healthy lifestyle for you and your family. Enjoy cooking and fitness demonstrations. Talk with medical, nutrition and stress reduction experts. Get a FREE heart–health screening with on the spot results and counseling. For more information call 914-967-0097 or email NYCHeartday@aol.com

7th Annual Caribbean Culture Conference "Changing the Face of Mental Health and Awareness"
2008-02-15 6:00pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building, Alumni Auditorium
395 Lenox Road Brooklyn
FREE 7th Annual Caribbean Culture Conference "Changing the Face of Mental Health and Awareness" in the Caribbean and Caribbean American Communities presented by The Daniel Hale Williams Society. There will be discussion, dinner, and entertainment. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Georges Casimer, Community Psychiatrist. For More Information call 718-270-3033.

The Public Health View of Antiretroviral Therapy: Emerging Strategies for Biological Prevention of HIV-1
2008-02-19 12:30-2:00pm
The Paul A. Kaplan Education & Training Center, The Tisch Building - 4th Floor
119 West 24 New York City
A discussion with Myron S. Cohen, MD Director of the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases & Chief of the Division of Clinical Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina. For every HIV-infected person who receives antiretroviral therapy (ART), 4 to 6 more people become infected. Treatment alone will not end this epidemic, but it can play a big role in HIV prevention. The success of ART in reducing mother-to-child transmission has sparked research into ART as a tool for HIV prevention. ART also has public health considerations for the reduction of the transmission of resistant viruses. Dr. Cohen will discuss how treatment is revolutionizing how we think about HIV prevention. Dr. Cohen has conducted landmark studies related to the biology of HIV transmission, and use of antiretroviral agents for prevention. He received a National Institute of Health’s Merit Award for ongoing support of this work. He is the editor of the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and is the author of more than 400 publications. Much of Dr. Cohen’s research has been conducted in resource-constrained countries, especially in the African country of Malawi and in the People’s Republic of China. He has been recognized since 2000 as one of America’s “Top Doctors” and in 2007, among “America’s Best Doctors.” The presentation is free and open to the general public. Lunch will be served. RSVP: Please call (212) 367-1016 or send an e-mail to krishnas@gmhc.org

Grandparents Safety Days
2008-02-19 10:00am-12:00pm
various

Grandparent Safety Days are being held at various locations throughout February. Informational and Educational presentations. For locations and times see below. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10am-12pm: Jacobi Hospital, Medical Clinic, Building 5, 3rd floor, 1400 Pelham Pkwy South, Bronx, NY. Contact: Joe Roche, 718-918-5513. Richmond University Medical Center, Lobby, 355 Bard Ave, SI, NY. Contact: Mary Ellen Porter, 718-818-2953. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 10am-12pm: Brookdale Hospital, Main lobby, 1 Brookdale Plaza, Bklyn, NY. Contact: Judy Lussier, 718-240-6400. Elmhurst Hospital, H Building lobby (41 Avenue entrance), 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY. Contact: Anju Galer, 718-334-5724. Thursday, Feb. 21, 10am-12pm: Kings County Hospital, Building S, new main lobby, 451 Clarkson Ave., Bklyn, NY. Contact: Audrey Sealey, 718-245-4866. Presbyterian Senior Services Housing, 952 Prospect Ave @ 163 Street, Bronx, NY. Contact: Adrianne Moses, 917-355-0443. Friday, Feb. 22, 10am-12pm: NY-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, Greenberg Lobby 525 E. 68 St., NYC. Contact: Wendy Kettler, 212-585-6750. Friday, Feb.22, 1pm-4pm: Shore Hill Housing, Lutheran Medical Center, 9000 Shore Rd., West Building on 91 St., Bklyn, NY. Contact: Ann Marie McDonald, 718-630-7343.

5th Annual SUN-B Breakfast
2008-02-19 9:00am-11:00am
Bay Ridge Manor
476 76th Street Brooklyn
The Senior Umbrella Network of Brooklyn is holding its annual breakfast featuring guest speaker Yvonne Graham, Deputy Brooklyn Borough President, whose topic is Seniors and Volunteerism. Ms. Graham, a pioneer in the area of public health for over twenty years, oversees health care policy and all human services for the borough president. The event is free to paid members (membership is $75 per year. Contact Vicki Ellner for further information at jaspip@aol.com or call her at 718-847-5100, ext 107. SUN-B is a group of organizations, businesses, and individual practitioners who work with or advocate for seniors in Brooklyn. For membership information, contact Roan Kane at 212-689-7000 ext 222.

Healthy Heart Extravaganza
2008-02-23 8:30am-3:30pm
God's Battalion of Prayer Church
661 Linden Blvd bet Schenectady Ave & E. 46th St. Brooklyn
First Lady Mrs. Linette Cockfield in conjunction with the medical missions committee of God's Battalion of Prayer Church presents "Healthy Heart Extravanganza". Screenings, Cooking and Fitness demonstrations, Educational Videos, Blood Drive, Fashion Show, and Gifts Galore. Breakfast and Lunch will be served.

Summer Camp Fair
2008-02-23 11:00am-3:00pm
CDSC
352-358 Classon Ave between Clifton Place & Lafayette Ave Brooklyn
Our camp fair features a variety of summer camps and programs to help parents and caregivers of children and teens plan ahead for summer. On-site registration is available. For more information call 718-398-6738.

Fourth Annual Bronx Job Fair 2008
2008-02-29 10:00am-3:00pm
Bronx County Supreme Courthouse - Rotunda
851 Grand Concourse Bronx
On behalf of the United Caribbean Congress (“UCC”), Mid Bronx Council, Inc., New York City Business Solutions and a host of community organizations we want to say “welcome” to our “Fourth Annual Job Fair.” One of the our primary missions is employment stability for those within our community and with your support in this community initiative, together, we are working to change lives and redirect many dreams for a better tomorrow. Snow date: Friday, March 7, 2008. Please arrive 30 minutes before time to go through security. Bring lots of resumes and Dress for Success! As always, to learn more about what these organizations are doing within our communities please visit us at www.unitedcaribbeancongress.org OR www.thebronxatwork.com and if you have any questions, please call Krystal Serrano at 646-670-8848, Magarita Muley at 718-410-6735 or Dionne Binns at 718-960-7988 or e-mail us at info@unitedcaribbeancongress.org.

HEALTH ITEMS

CancerCAre
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New York City
CancerCare is a non-profit organization that offers free professional support services to anyone touched by cancer - patients, family, caregivers, friends, and the bereaved. We help people cope with the practical and emotional concerns that may arise with a cancer diagnosis, at any stage and any age. Our help is give in our offices, over the telephone, and on-line. Please call us for counseling, information, or, in certain cases, financial aid for medically-related expenses. ******Monthly Clinics for women of limited finances who need a free wig or breast prosthesis due to cancer treatment, include the following in February: Wigs - February 8 & 29. Prosthesis - February 7 and 28. For more information call 212-712-8080 OR 800- 813-4673. For wig or prosthesis clinic, call 212-712-8359. Visit our Website www.cancercare.org

Give Kids A Smile Day!
2008-02-01 9:00am-3:00pm
New York Methodist Hospital, Division of Dental Medicine, first floor of the Kirkwood Pavilion
506 Sixth Street bet 7th & 8th Avenues Brooklyn
Children ages 6 to 16 are invited to attend and receive FREE Dental Screenings. Exams, sealant placement, mouth guard fabrication, prophylactic screenings, radiographs, and educational information will also be offered. For more information please call 718-780-5412.

The Rheumatology Support Group
2008-02-01 12:00pm-1:00pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Suite C, Room A1-718
470 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn
FREE support group meets every Monday of the month. If you are a family member living with Lupus, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, spondylarthopathies, or other rheumatologic conditions, come and learn more about your condition, meet other people with the same condition, receive free brochures, share information and concerns in a supportive environment and have your questions answered by Rheumatology professionals. For more information call Sima Terebelo, RPA-C at 718-270-8216.

FREE Water Exercise Classes for Breast Cancer Survivors
2008-02-01 11:00am
The Dodge YMCA
225 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn
Exercise is now seen as as important component in recovery from breast cancer. It helps improve range of motion (especially of arms) with ease of movement, and it also improves the mental and emotional state of mind. Breast Cancer Survivors only! For more information or to reserve you space please contact the Women's Health Department at 718-875-1190 ext. 290 or 239 or email mguillaume@ywca.org

Hepatitis C Support Group
2008-02-05 6:00pm-7:30pm
New York Methodist Hospital, Executive Dining, Carrington Pavilion Entrance
506 Sixth Street bet 7th & 8th Avenues Brooklyn
Refreshments will be served. For more information please call 718-686-9877 or email Betty Vega at BettyV444@aol.com

FREE Asthma Screening Clinic
2008-02-05 2:00pm-3:30pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Nursing Station 41
445 Lenox Road Brooklyn
FREE screenings for adults only on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30pm. The clinic screens adults with respiratory problems or frequent colds and coughs who have not previously been diagnosed with asthma. For more information call 718-270-3739.

FREE Cardiac Risk Assessment Screening
2008-02-06 11:00am-3:30pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Suite C
470 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn
FREE Screenings on Wednesdays. To help patients know their risk for heart disease, the clinic staff performs a comprehensive cardiac risk assessment and obtains glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, height and weight measurements. All patients receive instructions on prevention, including nutirtion and life-style modification as well as educational literature to promote heart health. For more information call 781-270-3739. No appointment needed.

The Brooklyn Diabetes Club At Downstate
2008-02-06 6:00pm-7:30pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Education Building, Classroom 1A
395 Lenox Road Brooklyn
A FREE monthly educational and support group for adult patients and their families held on the first Wednesday of every month. Topics each month provide information that can help you control your diabetes and manage your health. Family members and caregivers are welcome. For more information call 718-270-3739

Cancer Support Group
2008-02-14 2:00pm-4:00pm
New York Methodist Hospital, Radiation Oncology Conference Room
506 Sixth Street bet 7th & 8th Avenues Brooklyn
New York Methodist hospital provides a FREE support group for individuals who are affected by cancer. The group is led by both a physician and a chaplain. For more information please call 718-780-3593.

Can Your Race/Gender Affect Your Heart Health?
2008-02-14 3:30pm-5:00pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Education Building, Classroom 1B
395 Lenox Road Brooklyn
Speaker: Miriam Caboral, RN,NP,MSN, UHB Coordinator, Heart Failure Center. Refreshments will be served. No RSVP necessary. For more information please call 718-270-2133.

Teen Diabetes Club for children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes ages 12-20
2008-02-20 4:00pm-5:30pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building, Special Functions Room, 1st Floor
395 Lenox Road Brooklyn
FREE Diabetes Club for children ages 12-20. For more information call 718-270-3739.

Heart Disease and How Nutrition Plays a Role in Prevention
2008-02-20 6:00pm-7:30pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Education Building, Classroom 1A
395 Lenox Road Brooklyn
Speakers: Amita Dharawat, MD, Internal Medicine Resident, Department of Medicine. Eugene Khait, MD, Internal Medicine Resident, Department of Medicine. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information please call 718-270-3739.

Surgical Weight Reduction Information Seminar and Support Group
2008-02-28 5:30pm-7:30pm
New York Methodist Hospital, Executive Dining Room
506 Sixth Street bet 7th & 8th Avenues Brooklyn
Obesity is an epidemic that impacts over nine million Americans. More and more people who are affected by obesity are seeking to learn about surgical weight reduction. New York Methodist Hospital offers a FREE Surgical Weight Reduction Information Seminar and Support Group which will consist of a 30 minute informational session with a surgeon and followed by a 90 minute support group meeting open to pre- and post-operative patients. For more information please call 718-780-7797.

Sickle Cell Awareness Workshop
2008-02-28 3:00pm
Brooklyn Public Library-Stone Avenue Branch
581 Mother Gaston Blvd Brooklyn
For more information call 718-485-8347.

Sickle Cell Awareness Workshop
2008-02-28 6:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library-Eastern Parkway Branch
1044 Eastern Parkway Branch Brooklyn
For more information please call 718-953-4225.

WORKSHOPS

Alzheimer's Association - Leeza's Place Caregiver Support Group for Spouses & Adult Children
2008-02-01 4:00pm-5:15pm
Leeza's Place at Park Slope Geriatric Day Center
1 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
Caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease or any of the dementias presents unique and difficult challenges. Come and share your experiences of caring for a relative with dementia, the complex issues of care management, and the feelings you may not be able to share with others. Group meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. Before attending a support group, please call to schedule a personal interview at 347-296-2345.

SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer - February 2008 Program
2008-02-01

Registration is required! For more information and to register call 212-719-2943, voice mail 338, or visit the website at www.sharecancersupport.org. Telephone Support for Women with Metastatic Disease. SHARE has initiated a pilot telephone support program for metastatic women. The facilitator is a breast cancer survivor who is also a licensed practitioner. If you are interested in participating in this program on Mondays from 4 PM to 5 PM, please call Judith Manelis, LMSW, Program Director of SHARE, (212) 937-5585. Breast Cancer Ongoing Groups - Newly Diagnosed/In-Treatment/Post Treatment. For women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, those still undergoing treatment and those who have completed treatment. Share experiences, feelings and information. Women may join at any time. Registration is required for new participants. Call SHARE Breast Cancer Hotline to register at 212-382-2111. February 4-7:30-9:00pm-Brooklyn Kings Bay YM/YWHA. February 6 & 20-6:00-7:30pm-SHARE Main Office February 7 & 19-7:30-9:00pm-QueensSHARE February 11 & 25-12:30-2:00pm-HarlemSHARE February 11 & 25-6:30-8:00pm-Brooklyn/Restoration February 12 & 26-3:30-5:00pm-Brooklyn/Restoration. Ongoing Ovarian Cancer Support. Continuing support groups for women who are dealing with an ovarian cancer diagnosis and wish to share their questions, concerns and hopes with others. Call SHARE Ovarian Cancer Hotline to register at 212-719-1204. February 5-6:00-7:30pm-SHARE Main Office. February 11& 25-7:30-9:00pm-QueensSHARE. February 27-6:30-8:30pm-Staten Island SHARE. DCIS Support Group. There is a growing population of women who have been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Often there are conflicting interpretations of the risk presented by this diagnosis and different opinions about appropriate treatment. The emotional fallout generated by a diagnosis of DCIS will be addressed at this peer-led support group. SHARE Main Office - February 7 -6:00-7:30pm. Women with a Local Recurrence or Second Primary. When breast cancer strikes again, so do the fears and anxieties that women face. This group for women with a local, non-metastatic recurrence, or a second primary, will offer participants the opportunity to share their feelings and concerns as well as to discuss various treatment options. SHARE Main Office - February 4 -6:00-7:30pm. Cancer Support for Women who Partner with Women. SHARE and the Lesbian Cancer Initiative co-sponsor this support group, which is facilitated by a breast cancer survivor from SHARE and a social worker from The Lesbian Cancer Initiative. The group will offer participants a safe space to discuss the impact of cancer on their lives, including the effects on their sexuality, body image and relationships/dating. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, from February 7 through April 10, 6:00-7:30pm. Contact The Lesbian Cancer Initiative (212) 620-7310, ext. 258 -SHARE Main Office. Advocates Report Back from San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Dr. Rick Michaelson, Chief Medical Officer for Oncology, Cancer Center of Saint Barnabas Hospital (NJ), will report on and interpret the latest findings from this internationally renowned conference attended by 7,000 breast cancer researchers, doctors, and advocates from around the world. Hear the medical and advocate perspectives on the latest breast cancer research, clinical trials, and treatment strategies. Dr. Michaelson and SHARE advocates will answer questions and discuss what the results of research mean to us. SHARE Main Office - January 29-6:00-7:30 PM. Experimental Treatments for Metastatic Breast Cancer with Doctors Maura Dickler, Shanu Modi and Deborah Axelrod. Cutting edge experimental treatments for metastatic breast cancer will be the topic for our prestigious panel of physicians, Doctors Maura Dickler and Shanu Modi of Memorial Sloan Kettering and Dr. Deborah Axelrod of NYU. The three presenters will focus on new ideas, new strategies and new classes of drugs to deal with metastatic disease. Dr. Axelrod, the Director of Clinical Breast Services and Breast Surgery and Medical Director of Community Cancer Education and Outreach at NYU's new Clinical Cancer Center, will talk about new surgical approaches in treating metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Modi, oncologist and Assisting Member, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, will focus on the clinical development of new therapies with a particular emphasis on evaluating targeted biological anticancer agents. Her latest research has been in evaluating novel anti-HER2 positive therapies. Dr. Maura Dickler, Oncologist and Assistant Attending Physician on the Breast Cancer Medicine Service, will discuss her current research evaluating new agents for the treatment of advanced disease and clinical trials for women whose breast cancer is resistant to all standard treatments for hormonally responsive metastatic breast cancer. The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan Beit Midrash, 7th Floor - Feb 11 6:00 - 7:30pm. What Cancer Survivors Need to Know about Long Term Care Insurance. Vivian P. Gallo, CLU, CSA, AEP, CHOICES For Long Term Care Insurance, will answer your questions about the pros and cons of buying such a policy. She will focus on the basic features of each policy and the companies that provide them, the role of Medicare and Medicaid in long term coverage, and what factors affect the insurability of cancer survivors. SHARE Main Office - Feb 19 6:00 - 7:30pm. BrooklynSHARE - Kings Bay YM/YWHA- Apr 7-7:30- 9:00pm. The Role of the Oncology Nurse as Part of the Treatment Team for the Ovarian Cancer Patient Eileen Fusco, ANP-MSN-AOCNP-APRN-BC Nurse Practitioner at the NYU Medical Center, Women's Cancer Program, will discuss the role of the oncology nurse in the care and treatment of the ovarian cancer patient. She will offer common recommendations to manage the side effects of treatment. SHARE Main Office-Feb 25-6:00 - 7:30pm.

HIV-Positive Peer Support Group Facilitation Skills Training
2008-02-04 10:00am-4:00pm
HIV Arts Network, 2nd Floor
90 West Broadway New York City
Skills Training for Men and Women living with HIV/AIDS. 2 Full-Days: 10am-4pm, Monday, Feb. 4 & Tuesday, Feb. 5th. Learn how to design and develope HIV positive peer support group discussion-activity plans, acquire skills on peer co-facilitation, and establish evaluation protocols to address multiple life transitions for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Participation will be anonymous. For more information call 212-385-4945 or email doneleymeris@hotmail.com

Lamaze Childbirth Education Classes
2008-02-07 10:30am-12:30pm
NYCDOHMH - Health Center
259 Bristol Street Brooklyn
FREE Childbirth Education classes. Session 1 - Feb.7 thru March 27. Session 2 - April 3 thru May 22. This comprehensive series is rooted in the Lamaze philosophies of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting, designed to build one's confidence in normal birth. Classes taught by Gabriela Amman, CD (DONA), LCCE, Director of Birthright Doula and Childbirth Education. Space is limited so call now - 646-253-5612 or 646-253-5600 or email: ifairwea@health.nyc.gov

Lead Awareness and Primary Prevention Workshop
2008-02-12 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation - Brownsville Branch - Brooklyn Public Library
61 Glenmore Ave Brooklyn
Information about lead awareness and primary prevention.

FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM WORKING WITH FATHERS SEMINAR: "Working with Fathers: A Parenting and Domestic Violence Discussion: 2"
2008-02-14 10:00am-1:00pm
CONNECT
3 West 29th Street bet 5th Ave & Broadway, 10th Floor New York City
Come, join us! We will continue our conversation around fathers, parenting and domestic violence. It promises to be a lively discussion as we explore the following topics: Importance of fathers to their child’s development, When DV is present, what has to take place in order for the father to be trusted and re-establish himself in the child’s life?,What are the roles & responsibilities to the children when you are the bio-father, the step father, the surrogate father or just living with a woman who has kids? Are they the same or different? We will also explore punishment and discipline and offer participants effective parenting techniques they can share with their clients. Guest Presenter: Pamela Edstrom, LMSW. Pamela Edstrom, LMSW has a long career in family services and is currently a consultant for public and private social service agencies. She provides training and staff development specializing in family violence (domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, and child sexual abuse), parenting, grief & loss, intersonal/communication skills, group dynamics, conflict intervention, cultural competency, stress & time management and team building. Ms. Edstrom is also the trainer for CTI’s, Parenting Education For Mothers Affected by Intimate Partner Violence and co-trainer for Understanding Men Who Batter & Abuse courses. She has taught parenting skills for HRA/Child Welfare Administration and was Director of Public Education and Staff Development for HRA/Office of Domestic Violence. As the Director of the Queens Department of Probation Domestic Violence Program she designed, implemented and managed a program for probationers and their families. Ms. Edstrom is a also, an adjunct professor for the Borough of Manhattan Community College For more information and to RSVP please contact: Marlon Walker @ 212-683-0015 ext 220 or Mwalker@CONNECTNYC.org

Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
2008-02-15 10:00am-12:00pm
The CRADLE
185 Marcy Ave, 2nd Floor Brooklyn
Children who are victims of child abuse and/or neglect are often too frightened or unable to ask for help or obtain the protection they need. They depend on caring individuals who recognize the signs of maltreatment and make reports on their behalf to appropriate authorities. If you are a concerned parent/caregiver/community resident who wants to learn more about how to identify the signs of abuse and neglect, please come to this FREE training sponsored by The CRADLE in Bedford Stuyvesant: A System of Care Initiative and led by the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. For further information or to RSVP contact Ana Maria Matos at ana.matos@dfa.state.ny.us or call 718-218-7029.

New 8-week Meditation Class
2008-02-19 6:00pm-7:30pm
Leeza's Place at Park Slope Geriatric Day Center
1 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
This workshop is especially designed for family caregivers of spouses and parents. Each week the group will focus on practical meditation skills to help renew the energy and spitrit of the caregiver. Special techniques will be shared on how to help deepen each person's understanding of the effectiveness of meditation for self care, as well as guidance on how to easily make it a part of daily routine for managing stress. No prior meditation experience is necessary. For more information call 347-296-2345. The group is limited to 10 participants so call ASAP to enroll.

Carbon Monoxide and Pest Control (Bed Bugs)
2008-02-26 6:30pm
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation - Brownsville Branch - Brooklyn Public Library
61 Glenmore Ave Brooklyn
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. Learn more about CO at this FREE workshop.

Open Caregiver Support Group
2008-02-26 10:00am
Park Slope Geriatric Day Center
1 Prospect Park West Brooklyn
This support group is open to ALL caregivers. If you are a caregiver, come join this group for the opportunity to communicate complex emotions with others who understand and share coping strategies. You don't have to face these challenges alone; please join us! This group is facilitated by Anne Kalman, Caregiver Associate, at Park Slope Geriatric Ceenter. For more information call 347-296-2345.

Saturday Academy Spring 2008
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Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Ave New York City
Saturday Academy at the Museum of the City of New York is a FREE, elective, six-week program for students in grades 8-12 who are interested in American History or SAT preparation. Best of all, there isn't any homework or testing and all materials and SAT review books are provided! You may access the application online at www.mcny.org/school_programs/saturdayacademy Students can print out the application and mail it to the address below. Applications submitted by fax or email will not be accepted. The application deadline is February 15, 2008 and classes begin on March 1, 2008. Please apply early - space is limited!

Young Mothers Mentoring Program at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City are looking for pregnant or parenting teens up to the age of 20 in any of the five boroughs.
2008-02-01

New York City
The program provides support to the mentor/mentee relationship so that it is successful, and also provides case management for the young mother. We give assistance with items such as school enrollment, daycare, housing resources, and parenting skills. We also hold classes such as parenting and child safety and CPR. The mentor and mentee have phone contact at least once a week, and go out together at least twice a month. They choose their activity depending on their interests and the goals for the relationship. For more information call Diane Berninger of Young Mothers Mentoring Program at Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City 212-686-2042 ext.222 or 212-994-7716.

2008-02-09 11:00am-3:00pm
Chevy-Saturn of Harlem
127 Street between 2nd & 3rd Aves.

FREE Car Seat Check Event
2008-02-09 11:00am-3:00pm
Chevy-Saturn of Harlem
127 Street between 2nd & 3rd Aves. Brooklyn
Get your car safety seat installed correctly at Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem. No appointment necessary. Call 311 for more information.

Save the Date

2008-02-22
Brooklyn Communities Building Awareness of Emergency Contraception - Health, education, and social services providers, who work with Caribbean and Mexican immigrant communities in Brooklyn should attend!
2008-03-29
Brooklyn Public Library is hosting the event "Health Awareness & Services for Individuals with Special Needs". We are looking for agencies and organizations that provide presentations and individual tabling workshop sessions that will engage people in a learning experience that can impart a greater understanding of what is available to them regarding health. If you are interested in participating please contact: l.chow@brooklynpubliclibrary.org OR m.cooper@brooklynpubliclibrary.org
2008-04-05
Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit! Children's Sports & Fitness Expo. Special Guest Performances and Appearances! For more information visit www.bodysculpt.org or call 718-346-5852.
2008-04-09
Obesity:Threats and Interventions Conference targeting Physicians, Registered Nurses, P.A.s, N.P.s, Social Workers, Dieticians, Students, and other Health Care Providers. Fee is $30 per person. For more information call 718-270-2422.
2008-06-20
Finding your Inner Leader: An "Aha!" Conference to Reach, Rouse, and Ready Future Public & Community Health Leaders with an afternoon spotlight on Diabetes leadership development. Inspirational leaders/keynote speakers, Workshop Sessions, Leadership Training Resources, Conversations with courageous public health and Diabetes leaders, Post-conference networking reception and up to 7 hours of CECHs and other professional education credits will be offered. For more conference and/or sponsorship information call Karen Denard Goldman at 718-368-5716, or email kgoldman@kbcc.cuny.edu or visit http://www.kingsborough.edu/inner_leader

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