Pandemic Flu Exercise
2008-08-06 8:00am-1:00pm
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn
metroplotican College of New York and the Brooklyn Borough President's office present PANDEMIC FLU EXERCISE for faith leaders serving in houses of workship. Expert panel to help you: develop a pandemic flu plan for your house of workship, gain skills and obtain tools to implement your plan, and identify available resources in your community. Register for this free event by contacting Chuck Frank at 347-788-9641; MCNYflu@gmail.com. (Breakfast served at 8am)

Community Healthcare Network's Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center Third Annual Block Party and Health Fair
2008-08-11 10:00am-2:00pm
Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center
999 Blake Avenue Brooklyn
Enjoy an afternoon of music, clowns, face painting,k bouncy house and giveaways while taking care of your health at the same time. Free HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy testing, bloos pressure and glucose screenings. For more info call 718-277-8303

Back to School Health Fair
2008-08-12 12:00pm-4:00pm
New York Methodist Hospital
Medical Office Pavilion Lobby, 263 Seventh Avenue Brooklyn
Learn about packing health lunches, preventing the spread of germs, getting vaccinations, fun ways to exercise, and keeping a healthy smile. FREE giveaways, snacks and prizes for children of all ages, and educational info for parents! Please call 718-780-5367 for more information.

Thelma Smith Foundation Back-to-School Jam
2008-08-22 12:00pm-6:00pm
Betsy Head Playground
Thomas Boyland Street between Blake and Dumont Brooklyn
Give-aways, prizes, face-painting, contests, schools supplies, health screenings, and raffles. For more information, call 347-792-0199.

Community Healthcare Network's Caribbean House Health Center Back-to-School Health Fair
2008-08-26 10:00am-3:00pm
Caribbean House Health Center
1167 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn
Stop by to schedule a back-to-school physical for your child and get a free health screening for yourself. Screenings include blood pressure, glucose, pregnancy and HIV. For more info call 718-778-0198.

NO-COST MAMMOGRAMS
2009-08-13 11:00am - 5:00pm
Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center
650 Fulton Street Brooklyn
Early detection of breast cancer can save lives! Women over 40 who have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months are invited to visit the the American Italian Cancer Foundation's Mobile Mammography Van. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 718-596-9800 ext. 222 or 263.

7th Annual Diabetes Walk for Health
2009-08-15 9:45am - 2:00pm
Prospect Park
Bartel Lot @ 15th Street Brooklyn
Free Health Screenings, Raffles, Giveaways, Snacks, and Entertainment. The walk is FREE. For more information, contact the Brooklyn Diabetes Task Force at 718-270-8175 or email BrooklynDiabetesTF@gmail.com.

Annual Health Fair
2009-08-15 10:00am-4:00pm
Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center
Lafayette Avenue between Ft. Green Place and S. Elliot Place Brooklyn
Free admission; food, fun, and games; raffles; health screenings (dental, blood pressure, HIV testing, diabetes, cholesterol and more); and activities (nutrition and diabetes education, arts & crafts, balloon artist, face painting, applications for insurance coverage, giveaways, entertainment, and more). Vendors welcome. For more informatin, call 718-596-9800 ext. 263 or 222.

Free Events and Support Groups Sponsored by New York Methodist Hospital (NYM)
2008-08-00 
New York Methodist Hospital
 Brooklyn
World Breastfeeding Week - to mark this annual global event, NYM is offering FREE educational materials and giveaways, and NYM's certified lactation consultants will be available to answer questions
Tuesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - 11:00am-2:00pm
Various locations throughout the hospital
Please call 718-780-5367 for more information

Chronic Fatigue Support Group - for individuals diagnosed with or who think they may have chronic fatigue syndrome and/or fibromyalgia
Monday, August 3, 2009 - 1:00pm-3:00pm
NYM's Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Please call 718-780-5367 for more information

Hepatitis C Support Group - for individuals with hepatitis C and their family members
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - 6:00pm-7:30pm
NYM's Wesley House Room 6A, 501 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn
For more information please call 718-780-5367

Cancer Support Group - for individuals diagnosed with cancer; led by a physician and a chaplain
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 3:00pm-4:30pm
NYM's Radiation Oncology Conference Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn
For more information, please call 718-780-3593

Surgical Weight REduction Information Seminar and Support Group - for the first 30 minutes, a surgeon will conduct an information session for individuals who are interested in learning about the surgery, then a 90 minute support group meeting open to pre- and post-operative patients will follow
NYM's Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn
For more information, please call 718-780-3288

Cardiovascular Disease Lecture - free lecture discussing diabetes and heart disease
Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
NYM's Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope Brooklyn
For more information and to register (required) please call 718-857-5180

Marketing Like a Pro!
2008-08-11  3:00pm-5:00pm
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Avenue, 2nd floor Brooklyn
Small business marketing is a lot more than posting a sign or handing out flyers. From no cost marketing opportunities to inexpensive techniques to get your product known, CAMBA Small Business Services will cover many inventive ways to market your business in this workshops. To register call 718-282-2500 or email smallbiz@camba.org.

FREE Money for Your Business
2009-08-04  3:00 - 5:00pm
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Avenue (corner of Church Avenue) Brooklyn
Learn how to research and apply for FREE money. There are millions of dollars available from the government and private sectors through grants for new and existing small businesses. CAMBA will show you how to get financing and free money for your business. Registration is required by calling 718-282-2500 or emailing smallbiz@camba.org.

National Night Out Against Crime
2009-08-04  12:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Greene Park
Corner of Dekalb Avenue and Washington Park Brooklyn
Hosted by the 88th Precinct and 88th Precinct Community and Youth Council. For more information, contact Delia Hunley-Adossa at DeeZaire@aol.com.

How to Buy a Home
2009-08-18  6:00pm - 8:00pm
CAMBA
884 Flabush Avenue, 2nd Floor (corner of Church Avenue) Brooklyn
A free workshop with guest speakers! This home buying workshops will how you the steps on how to estimate your price range; learn about credit issues; how to get a loan and possible mortgage options. Registration is required by calling 718-282-2500 or by emailing smallbiz@camba.org.

FREE Forclosure Prevention Information Workshop
2009-08-26  6:00pm - 8:00pm
CAMBA
884 Flabush Avenue, 2nd Floor (corner of Church Avenue) Brooklyn
Are you having trouble making your mortgage payments? Has your lender filed a foreclosure notice? Learn how to avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Registration is required by calling 718-282-2500.