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Community Healthcare Network Events
2009-07-01
Mammogram Mondays: Schedule a Mammogram Appointment at Community Healthcare Network’s Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
When: The first Monday of each month from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Where: Community Healthcare Network’s Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
81 W. 115th Street, New York NY 10026
What: Mammogram Mondays is for all women 40 and older with or without health insurance in need of a mammogram. Must be a NYC resident.
Make an Appointment: Call (212) 360-2565. Now scheduling August appointments!
*Mammogram Mondays held in conjunction with Multi-Diagnostic and the American-Italian Cancer Foundation.
Block Party at Community Healthcare Network’s CABS Health Center
When: Friday, July 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Community Healthcare Network’s CABS Health Center
94-98 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11206
What: Stop by Community Healthcare Network’s CABS Health Center for a family fun day! DJ and Kids entertainment, clown, face painting, bouncy house for kids and giveaways. Free/low cost spay or neuter for cats and dogs. No-cost health screenings including HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy tests, blood pressure and glucose checks. Event co-sponsored by Health Plus, United States Census 2010 and ASPCA.
More Info: Call (718) 388-0390 or email info@chnnyc.org
Community Healthcare Network’s Helen B. Atkinson Health Center at Martin Luther King Towers Family Day
When: Saturday, July 25 from noon – 8 p.m.
Where: MLK Park, 50 Lenox Avenue New York, NY 10026
What: Family Day of Fun!! Don’t Miss It!! Moon bounce ride, face painter, gift raffle, and entertainment including The New York City Housing Authority Jazz Band. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, popcorn
and snow cones. No-cost health screenings also provided. Bring your own tables, chairs and refreshments. Co-sponsored by Amerigroup Community Care.
More Info: Call (212) 426-0088 or email info@chnnyc.org
Block Party at Community Healthcare Network’s Bronx Health Center
When: Wednesday, July 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Community Healthcare Network’s Bronx Health Center
975 Westchester Avenue, Bronx NY 10459
What: Stop by Community Healthcare Network’s Bronx Health Center for a family fun day! DJ and Kids entertainment, clown, face painting, bouncy house for kids and giveaways. Free/low cost spay or neuter for cats and dogs. No-cost health screenings including HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy tests, blood pressure and glucose checks. Event co-sponsored by Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., Affinity Health Plan and the ASPCA.
More Info: Call (718) 320-4466 or email info@chnnyc.org
Men’s Health Clinic at Community Healthcare Network’s Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
When: The first and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Primary healthcare services for men in a male-centered environment
Where: 81 W. 115th Street, New York NY 10026
More Info: Call the center at (212) 426-0088 or email info@chnnyc.org
Stepping Up in Faith for HIV and AIDS
2009-07-08 11:00 am
At the steps of City Hall
New York
On Wednesday, July 8, 2009, join people living with HIV/AIDS, clergy, elected officials, leadership of AIDS service organizations, city agencies, and supporters at the steps of City Hall.
This is a Call to Step Up for faith communities and community-based organizations to increase partnerships in addressing the urgent issues of HIV/AIDS throughout New York City. This is also the official launch of “Interfaith for HIV/AIDS: A Call to Take Action in 2009,” a citywide, interfaith-based effort starting on Thursday, July 9. Activities include HIV testing, and workshops on HIV prevention and other health topics that will occur in the five boroughs. On Friday, July 10, clergy and representatives from community-based organizations will come together to evaluate the activities on July 9, and discuss next steps in enhancing collaborative work to decrease HIV infections and provide care for those living with HIV/AIDS.
“Please bring a new or gently used pair of shoes”
Each pair represents a New Yorker who has become newly infected with HIV. All shoes will be donated to community-based organizations in all five boroughs that assist people living with HIV/AIDS.
The citywide effort is coordinated by the NYC Faith in Action for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Education Coalition. For more information visit www.nycfia.org or call (212) 561-1787.
Directions:
(Subway: R, W to City Hall; 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge; 2/3 to Park Place)
Diaspora’s 2nd Annual Health Fair
2009-07-18 10:00am-4:00pm
Public Library
10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn
FAMILY DAY!! BRING A FRIEND!!
COME JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN! @ THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY Grand Army Plaza Saturday July, 18th 2009 from 10am-4pm.
Mammogram screening & HIV/AIDS Testing
Fun activities for Children
LIVE Steelband & African Dance Performance
Free Freshly made fruit & Vegetable Juices
For more information call:Linda Kumah, Diaspora Community Services 718-399-0200 Ext 221.
Directions:
Subway:
2,3 to Eastern Pkwy/ Brooklyn Museum
Bus:
B41 & B71 to Eastern Pkwy & Flatbush
Brownsville Multi-Service(BMS)Family Health Center's Summer Fest
2009-07-18 10am-4pm
Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center
Rockaway Avenue (between Blake and Dumont Avenues) Brooklyn
This invitation is open to all Service Providers.
Seating is limited!
Please reserve now,
The following activities will be available:
* Health Care Screenings
* Live Entertainment & Games
* Food
*Farmers Market
* Giveaways And Much, Much More!!!
For further information on participating in this event or to reserve a table, please contact:
Linda Joseph @ (718) 345-6366 ext. 6664 or ljoseph@bmsfhc.org
Daphne Ferdinand @ (718) 345-6366 ext. 6664
or Allison Jones @ (718) 345-5000 ext. 1158
or Rachael Dure @ (718) 345-6366 ext. 6602
There will be a fee to participate in this event. Tables are limited; therefore, registering early is critical!
East New York Diagnostic & Treatment Center Health Fair
2009-07-18 10:00am-4:00pm
East New York Diagnostic & Treatment Center
2094 Pitkin Avenue Brooklyn
*Free Health Screening and Information
*Food and Nutrition Counseling
*Prostate Screenings
*Mammograms
*HIV Testing
*Immunizations
*Food & Entertainment
For more information please call (718) 240-0400
FREE "Parkinson Disease" Community Lecture
2009-07-22 6:00pm-7:30pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building, Classroom 1A
395 Lenox Road Brooklyn
Speaker: Dr. Ivan Bodis-Wollner, Professor of Neurology and Opthamology, Director of Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders Clinic, Center of Excellence at SUNY Downstate Medical CenterFor more information, call 718-270-3739.
"Health Fair" For a Better Tomorrow
2009-07-24 10am-2pm
First Care of New York Inc
833 Flatbush Avenue (on Linden Blvd) Brooklyn
For more information, please contact Yina Santiago at 718-364-7251.
Annual Community Health Fair 2009
2009-07-25 10:00am-4:00pm
The Hope Center Development Corporation
409 E. 95th Street, (Between Lenox Rd / Willmohr St.) Brooklyn
The Hope Center Development Corporation is pleased to announce our 'Annual
Health Fair' on July 25,2009. We are pleased to invite you to join us.
Come and Enjoy - Free Food, Entertainment, & Activities for All!
Get tested for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes.
Receive important health information - HIV/AIDS, Cancer, and more!
Bring the family & join The Hope Center and our Community Partners!
For More Information Contact The Hope Center - (718) 385 - 7305
Community Information Fair
2009-07-30 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Narrows Adult Community Center
1230 63 Street (between 12th and 13th Ave.) Brooklyn
CCNS/Narrows Senior Center will be hosting the 2009 Community Information Fair on July 30, 2009 and would like to invite you to participate. We believe that this event will be beneficial to you as a provider as well as to the members of our community.
The event will begin at 9am and will end at 12:00pm. We will adhere closely to this schedule, no exceptions. There will be a table available for each provider to display their information. It would be helpful to have your agency material in English as well as other languages, specifically Chinese language (both dialects) and Italian (if available).
Please respond at your earliest convenience to ensure that you have a space reserved for the event.
Should you have any questions, please contact Marina Ackeman at (718)232-3211.
2009 Community Information Fair
2009-07-30 9:00am-12:00pm
CCNS/Narrows Senior Center
1230 63rd Street (between 12th and 13th Aves) Brooklyn
Please contact Marina Ackeman at 718-232-3211.
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| SUNY Downstate Support Groups and Classes
2009-07-00
FREE Downstate Stroke Club/Support GroupFriday, July 31, 2009 - 6:30-7:30pmThis is an education and support group for those who have had a stroke.SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 445 Lenox Road, Nursing Station 71 Patient Lounge (7th Floor), Brooklyn, NYFor more infomation, call 718-270-3739 or visit http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/strokeclub.htmlFREE Breastfeeding Support GroupEvery Monday (except holidays) - 9-11amSUNY Downstate Medical Center, 470 Clarkson AvenueCall 718-270-2116 to registerFREE Cardia Risk Assessment Screenings (adults only)Mondays (except holidays) - 5-7:30pmFamily Health Service, 840 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn, NYWednesdays (will include asthma screening with peak flow meter test) - 11am-3:30pmSUNY Downstate, 470 Clarckson Ave, Suite CNo appointment is needed - 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 nutrition and life-style modification as well as educational literature to promote heart health. For more infromation, call 718-*270-3739 or visit http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/cardiacscreening.htmlFree Expectant Family Education Classes4-week series on childbirth preparation (labor and delivery process, breating, relaxation techniques, tour of Birthing Center, sibling sessions and newborn care) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 6:30-8:30pmSUNY Downstate, 395 Lenox RoadRegistration is required - leave name, number, expected date of delivery and best time to reach at 718-270-8846 or 718-270-8245 or visit http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/expectantfamilyeducation.htmlFree Alzheimer's Support GroupMeets every other Wednesday - 2-3:30pmBrooklyn Alzheimer's Disability Assistance Center, 370 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NYCall Lorna Walcott Brown at 718-287-4806 or email Lorna.walcott-brown@downstate.eduFree Tobacco Education Program and Smoking Cessation Support GroupEvery second Thursday - 6-7pmSUNY Downstate, 445 Lenox Road, Sodexho Court, Brooklyn, NYMust call 718-270-7673 to registerFREE Nicotene Replacement Program (Nicotene patches and/or Lozenges)Every Wednesday - 1-4pm and 5-8pm pr by appointmentSUNY Downstate, 470 Clarkson Ave, Suite C, BrooklynCall 718-270-7673
Free Support Groups Sponsored by New York Methodist Hospital
2009-07-00
Chronic Fatigue Support Group - for individuals diagnosed with or think they maty have chronic fatigue sydrome and/or fibromyalgiaMonday, July 6, 2009 - 1pm-3pmNY Methodist Hospital, Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, BrooklynPlease call 718-780-5367 for more information
Hepatitis C Support Group - for individuals diagnosed with hepatitis C and their family membersTuesday, July 7, 2009 - 6-7:30pmNY Methodist Hospital, Wesley House Room 6A, 501 Sixth Street, Park Slope, BrooklynFor more information, call 718-780-5367Cancer Support GroupTuesday, July 14, 2009 - 3-4:30pmNY Methodist Hospital, Radiation Oncology COnference Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, BrooklynFor more information, please call 718-780-3593Living with MS Support Group - free support group for individuals diagnosed with MS during the past two yearsThursdays through July 23, 2009 - 7-8:30pmNY Methodist Hospital, Spine and Arthritis Center, 2nd floor of the Medical Office Pavilion, 263 Seventh Avenue, Park Slope, BrooklynPlease call 212-463-7787 for more information and to register (required)Surgical Weight Reduction Information Seminar and Support GroupThursday, July 23, 20095:30-6:00pm - information session for individuals who are intersted in learning about surgical weight reduction6-7:30pm - support group meeting oepn to pre- and post-operative patientsNY Methodist Hospital, Executive Dining Room, 506 Sisth Street, Park Slope, BrooklynFor more information, call 718-780-3288Lecture on the Effects of Stress on Cardiovascular DiseaseSaturday, July 25, 2009 - 12-2pmNY Methodist Hospital, Executive Dinig Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, BrooklynFor more information and to register (required) please call 718-857-5180.
LUPUS Cooperative of NY: Brooklyn Support Groups
2009-07-00
Long Island University2nd Wednesday of every month - 12pm-1:30pm3rd Thursday of every month - 7pm-8:30pmLIU Student Group3rd Wednesday of every other month - 12pm-1:30pmNew York Methodist Hospital4th Thursday of every month - 7pm-8:30pmFor room locations and directions, call Tayumika Zurita, 718-928-2002 or email BklynLupusCoop@lupusny.org
Free support services to people touched by cancer - patients, family, caregivers, friends and the bereaved
2009-07-00
CancerCare
Please call for counseling, information, or, in certain cases, financial aid for medically-related expenses, and publications. PHONE: 212-712-8080 or 800-813-4673.
Free monthly clinics for women of limited finances who need a FREE WIG or FREE BREAST PROSTHESIS due to cancer treatment:
WIGS: Friday, JULY 10 and July 24, 2009
PROSTHESIS: Thursday, July 9 and July 23, 2009
For wig or prosthesis clinic, call 212-712-8359 for an appointment.
Focus Group for HIV/AIDS Providers
2009-07-13 12:00-2:00pm
Housing Works
57 Willoughby Street Brooklyn
The Brooklyn HIV CARE Network (BHCN) invites you to a Focus Group on "HIV/AIDS Clients: Housing Concerns and Issues"
Facilitated by: Jaron Benjamin, Community Organizer, NYCAHN
A light lunch will be provided.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Dana Burnett @ 718-613-8138 or email dana.burnett@nychhc.org
A Call To Ministry: Take a stand in the fight against health disparities in your congregation and community!
2009-07-24 10:00am-2:00pm
Health Plus Building
335 Adams St., 26th Floor Brooklyn
Caribbean Women's Health Association in collaboration with National Coalition of Pastor's Spouses will be launching the first chapter of National Coalition of Pastor's Spouses here in New York.
For more information, contact Deyonne Primo @ 718-826-2942 or Dprimo-miles@cwha.org.
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| Free Training on Cultural Awareness among Foreign Trained Clinicians
2009-07-01 12:pm
HOWARD UNIVERSITY’S National Minority AIDS Education and Training Center (NMAETC) Program on: Cultural Awareness among Foreign Trained Clinicians
Targeting Foreign Trained Clinicians:
A multidisciplinary approach to comprehensive management of HIV/AIDS
2009 Training Dates
July 15, 2009: F2F @ noon
July 29, 2009: Webinar @ noon
August 10, 2009: F2F @ noon
August 25, 2009: Webinar @ noon
The Foreign Trained Clinicians Training Programs are offered to physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, physician’s assistants, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals.
The program’s objective is to provide a case driven learning experience and improve patient outcomes by creating awareness among Providers about culturally competent clinical care.
The clinical teaching experience can include such topics as:
• HIV primary care;
• Antiretroviral regimens, treatment adherence, medication complications and
• Quality of life issues
• Treatment of opportunistic infections
• Psychiatric, nutrition, and case management issues
Visit the NMAETC website at www.nmaetc.org or contact us at 202-865-8146 to sign up for this and other trainings.
CWHA Summer Advocacy Institute
2009-07-01 6:00pm-8:00pm
HIV Law Project
15 Maiden Lane, 18th Fl New York
This summer the Center for Women & HIV Advocacy at HIV Law Project will be sponsoring an Advocacy Institute for HIV-positive women in New York City.
WHEN: Tuesday nights, 6-8 pm. July 7 through August 25 (8 weeks)
WHERE: HIV Law Project, 15 Maiden Lane, 18th Fl., NY, NY 10038 (downtown Manhattan)
WHO: Class is open to all HIV-positive women
WHAT: Topics include: Understanding the Relations of Power, Legislative Advocacy, Media Advocacy, Designing an Effective Action, and Working in Coalition.
COST: The class is free.
CONTACT: For more information, and to reserve a place, contact Hadiyah Charles, 212.577.3001 ext. 237, hcharles@hivlawproject.org
Free training to become a certified volunteer for ARC Emergency Response Team
2009-07-12 1:00 am- 7:00 pm
Mt. Zion Church of God (7th Day)
203 East 37 Street (between Church Ave and Linden Blvd) Brooklyn
You Are Invited to Join The East Flatbush
Ready When Time Comes Team In Partnership with the American Red Cross in Greater New York
Help your neighbors when they need it the most
What will Disaster Training mean for you?
You have the opportunity to join together with your friends and
neighbors in as a disaster services volunteer and provide disaster
relief during large local New York City
disasters such as coastal storms, large building fires,
structural collapses and more.
Invite Your Family and Friends!
To Attend, Please RSVP to Gil Monrose at
gmonrose@yahoo.com or by Phone at:718-284-1097
Fill out a volunteer application at:
https://my.nyredcross.org/partnerapplication
Train the Trainer Workshops on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
2009-07-24 1:00pm-4:00pm
The New Crown Heights District Health Center
1218 Prospect Place (between Troy and Schenectady Aves) Brooklyn
Sponsored by the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygeine Bureau of STD Control, these workshops are for Trainers, Health Educators, and supervisors of Outreach units.
The goals:
Educate community trainers about STDs including HIV
Demonstrate effective methods to educate the public from ages 12 through adult
Practice effective presenting of STD information
Dates:
7/24/2009 1:00pm-4:00pm
7/31/2009 1:00pm-4:00pm
Space is limited, so please RSVP ASAP by calling Reggie Jackson @ 917-557-1729 or email Rjackson1@health.nyc.gov
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Brooklyn, We Go Hard!
2009-07-11 10am-3pm
Cuyler Gore Park
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Celebrates the Fourth Annual NYC Gender Equality Festival. For more information, contact Vanessa Nisperos at 718-857-1393 or organizing@ggenyc.org.
How to Buy a Home
2009-07-21 6pm-8pm
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Avenue,2nd Floor Brooklyn
A Free Workshop with Guest Speakers!
This home buying workshop will show the steps on how to estimate your price range; learn about credit issues; how to get a loan and possible mortgage options.
3rd Tuesday of every month.
6:00pm-8:00pm
Directions:
By subway:B, Q, 2 or 5 to church Ave.
By Bus: B41 to Church Ave. or 35 to Flatbush Ave.
Registration is required by calling:(718)282-2500 or by emailing us at: smallbiz@camba.org
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Save the Date
2009-07-15
7th Annual Diabetes Walk for Health
2009-09-26
Living Well to Spite Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer in Women of Color
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