Arthritis Foundation Educational Programs
2009-12-00 
Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter
122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor New York, NY 10168
Arthritis Foundation Educational Programs

December 4, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00
Women’s Health Seminar for Arthritis
122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10168
This program will highlight the concerns of women dealing with the impact of arthritis on their lives. This program will education women about rheumatic diseases and empower attendees with the tools necessary to address these challenges.

December 14, 2009, 5:30 – 8:30
Arthritis Advocates in Action – Training Session X
122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10168
Our annual training sessions give advocates new and old the opportunity to hear from legislative leaders, public policy consultants, advocates, volunteers, and staff. We need your help to put our plans in action and to continue championing arthritis rights and legislation.

December 17, 2009, 5:30 – 6:30
A Joint Effort – Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis
122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10168
Learn about the diagnosis and treatment options of rheumatoid arthritis.

These programs are free, but registration is required. Call the Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter at 212-984-8730 for more information.

Brooklyn - WORLD AIDS DAY OBSERVANCES 2009
2009-12-00 
Brooklyn
 Brooklyn
WORLD AIDS DAY OBSERVANCES 2009

Brooklyn

Tuesday December 1st
“How Does Your Knowledge of HIV Vaccine Research Stack Up”, World AIDS Day Breakfast, at GMAD, 44 Court Street, Suite 1000, 10th Floor, on Tuesday, December 1st 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon. Join Gay Men of African Descent for a tasty and informative breakfast on World AIDS Day. Representatives from Project Achieve and ACRIA will present updates on the state of HIV vaccine research. For more information and to RSVP please call 718-222-6300, Ext 117.

“World AIDS Day 2009 -Universal Access and Human Rights”, at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Tuesday, December 1st, 12 Noon. Honoring: Tracy Mack, Natashua Rice, Rev. Christina Walker and NYC Councilman Al Vann. The Housing Works Choir and the Queens of Gospel Pop, Kristina Halloway will perform. For more information please call 347-533-4300 or go to www.ourwatchfuleys

“World AIDS Day Event”, at Coney Island Cathedral, 2816 Mermaid Ave. Tuesday, Dec. 1st, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sponsored by Amethyst Women’s Project , et. al For more information contact Nicole or Eric at 718-333-2067
World AIDS Day Commemoration and Candle Light Vigil. at Kaniza Palace, 10 Snyder Ave, Tuesday, December 1st, 5:00 p.m. – 8 p.m,, Sponsored by Caribbean Women’s Health Association. For more information call 718-826-2942.

Friday, December 4th
“A Night of Healing – HIV, Doing More than Talking”, at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 395 Lenox Road Between E. 34th Street and New York Avenue, Friday, Dec. 5th, 6p.m. - 9p.m., Presented by The Adolescent Education Program (THEO) et. al. For more information contact THEO at 7189-270-3992/3898
World AIDS Day 2009 “Universal Access & Human Rights” at King County Hospital, T Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Friday, December 4th, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Featured speaker is Dr. Georges Casimir. For more information and to RSVP by 11/30 contact Janice Emanuel-Bunn at 347-3956 or jjan56@optonline.net or Marie Pierre-Louis at 718-940-2200x112 or mcpierre-louis@hccinc.org ##

Saturday, December 5th
“HIV/AIDS WORKSHOP FOR YOUTHS” In Commemoration of World AIDS Awareness Day at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 800 March Avenue. Saturday December 5th , 10:00 am – 1:00pm Sponsored by ABQ HIV/AIDS Ministry. For Further Information Contact: Sophia Baboolal at 718-789-6036

“HIV Awareness Community Outreach”, at PS 287, 50 Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY. Saturday, December 5th, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., HIV Community Resources tabling and HIV steppers. For more information contact Joyce McDonald at 718-907-0763 or joyce-mac@hotmail.com

“When The Light Shines in the Darkness”!! with Testimonial Artist Joyce McDonald, at PS 287, 50 Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY. Saturday, December 5th, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Joyce McDonald will share her testimony of how she struggled over 25 years in darkness with drugs, through song and poetry; see the sculptures and paintings she created. For more information contact Joyce McDonald at 718-907-0763 or joyce-mac@hotmail.com

Sunday, December 6th
“AIDS Ministry Sunday – at The Church of the Open Door”, 201 Gold Street, Sunday, December 6th, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. All are welcome. Hosted by The AIDS Ministry of The Church of the Open Door. For more information call 718-512-5450

Thursday, December 10th “Free HIV Testing”, at The Church of the Open Door, 201 Gold Street, Thursday, December 10th light snack. Hosted by The AIDS Ministry of The Church of the Open Door. For more information call 718-512-5450

Saturday, December 12th
“It’s All About Men Again!” A Men’s Health Fair for World’s AIDS Day”, at Antioch Baptist Church, 828 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, Saturday, Dec 12th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free health screenings: Blood pressure, Diabetes, Cholesterol; Free Breakfast and lunch; Free or low cost Insurance information; Theatrical performances by CAMBA & THEO; Workshops on Men’s Health Issues; Free Flu Shot; Free HIV counseling and testing. For more information contact Sharon Miller at 347-332-9027 or call 917-972-9510

AMETHYST WOMEN’S PROJECT In Collaboration with Coney Island Cathedral - World AIDS Day
2009-12-01 2:00pm-6:00pm
Coney Island Cathedral
2816 Mermaid Ave Brooklyn, NY
AMETHYST WOMEN’S PROJECT In collaboration with Coney Island Cathedral invite you to join us for World Aids Day
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
2pm to 6pm

Featuring:
Free Food!
Giveaway Bags!
To the first 50 folks
Raffle!

Rapid HIV Testing:
Free * Confidential * Oral
Results in 20 minutes * Incentives provided

Sponsored by National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS of NYC

The Event Will be Held at
Coney Island Cathedral
2816 Mermaid Ave

For more information,please contact:
Shatoya Brown at 718.333.2067

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region II Commemorates World AIDS Day 2009
2009-12-04 8:30am-1:00pm
Jacob Javits Federal Building
26 Federal Plaza, 6th Floor Conference Center, New York, NY 10278
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region II Commemorates World AIDS Day 2009

Universal Access and Human Rights: Focus on Adolescents and Their Access to HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support as a Critical Part of Human Rights
Friday, December 4, 2009
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration/Resource Tables
9:00 am – 1:00 pm World AIDS Day Program
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Monica Sweeney
Jacob Javits Federal Building
26 Federal Plaza
6th Floor Conference Center
New York, N.Y., 10278

Enter the Jacob Javits Federal Building at the Visitor’s Entrance located on Broadway between Duane and Worth Streets in Lower Manhattan. You will need to go through the security check-point, picture ID will be needed. Then Proceed to the 6th Floor.

Registration is Free!
RSVP by November 27, 2009. Please call (212) 264-2560.

WORLD AIDS DAY Theme: “I AM”
2009-12-06 11:00am
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
241 Gates Avenue Brooklyn, NY11238
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church HIV/AIDS Ministry
In collaboration with
Black Leadership Commission on AIDS of New York City
Commemorates
WORLD AIDS DAY
Theme: “I AM”
Sunday, December 6, 2009
11 AM service(Book signing to follow)
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
DR. LAJOYCE BROOKSHIRE, N.D.
BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF “SOUL FOOD” AND “FAITH UNDER FIRE” AT THE
MT. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH
241 GATES AVE. (BETWEEN FRANKLIN & CLASSON AVES)
BROOKLYN, NY 11238
REV DR CURTIS L. WHITNEY, SENIOR PASTOR
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL ONSITE TESTING WILL BE
PROVIDED BY: BROOKLYN AIDS TASK FORCE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
MT. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH
HIV/AIDS MINISTRY
347-387-5873

NYC Food and Climate Summit: Creating a Platform for Change
2009-12-09 8:30am-5:00pm
New York University, Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Place NY, NY 10012
NYC Food and Climate Summit: Creating a Platform for Change
Saturday, December 12, 2009
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
New York University
Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts
566 LaGuardia Place, NY, NY 10012

Registration is free and limited.
Go to the Summit's website to register.
http://www.nyu.edu/sustainability/foodandclimatesummit/

Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, Just Food, and New York University present
Workshops include discussions on: Urban Agriculture: Community Gardens, Urban Farms, Setting an Agenda for Child Nutrition, School Food and Food Education,Urban Agriculture: Roofs, Walls, and Other Under-Utilized Spaces

A summit for family farmers, community gardeners, concerned citizens, activists, advocates, parents food experts, policy makers, environmentalists, nutritionists, educators, urban planners, urban designers, government, community, business and civic leaders, educators, elected officials, city government leaders. The goal of this Summit is to increase engagement and action around our food system's role in climate problems and solutions.

Plenary Speakers
Anna Lappé
Founder, Small Planet Institute

Marion Nestle
Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies & Public Health
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New York University

Hon. Kirsten Gillibrand
United States Senator-NY

A FOOD DRIVE WILL BE SPONSORED BY NYU'S CAMPUS HARVEST FOOD DRIVE. PLEASE BRING HEALTHY FOOD FOR DONATION TO THE FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY AND CITY HARVEST.

For more information, please contact
Office of the Manhattan Borough President at 212-669-2094.
kspaulding@manhattanbp.org

Text4Baby Stakeholders Meeting
2009-12-09 3:00 - 5:00pm
NYC DOHMH
125 Worth Street, 2nd fl. Auditorium , NY, NY 10007 NY,
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) would like to invite you to an important meeting to introduce you to a new national mobile health initiative, Text4Baby. The goal of Text4Baby is to address a critical national health priority through the use of mobile health technology and demonstrate a new model for reaching and engaging underserved populations and promoting healthy behavior. The NYC DOHMH will be holding a Text4Baby Stakeholders Meeting on Wednesday, December 9th at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Text4Baby is a free mobile health service for pregnant women and new mothers. The service is designed to assist women in having safe and healthy pregnancies and empower them with information they need to give their babies the best start in life. Women who sign up for the service by texting BABY to 511411 (or BEBE for Spanish) will receive free SMS text messages each week, timed to their due date or baby’s date of birth.

Nationally, the Text4Baby Initiative is made possible through a broad, public- private partnership that includes government and tribal agencies, corporations, academic institutions, professional associations and non-profit organizations. The national partners include The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, U.S. Center for Disease Control, National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, Johnson & Johnson, Voxiva, the CTIA Wireless Foundation, WPP, George Washington University, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Text4Baby Stakeholders Meeting will bring together New York City’s most respected authorities on maternal and child health as well as health care organizations and providers and NYC leaders and organizations with demonstrated success and reach into NYC’s most vulnerable communities. At the meeting we will provide an overview of the service, marketing and outreach plan, evaluation strategy, and partner activities.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 from 3:00-5:00pm at 125 Worth street, 2nd fl. Auditorium , NY, NY 10007. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 3, 2009 by emailing awhitten@health.nyc.gov . Please indicate the names and number of people that will be coming from your organization. Light refreshments will be served at the event.

If you have questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact Alzen Whitten at 646-253-5615. Please share this invitation with other interested parties. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the event on December 9th.

*For security reason, please bring photo identification to obtain entry into 125 Worth Street, NY, NY 10007.

AIDS Leadership Coalition - Save the Date
2009-12-17 10:00am-12:00noon
Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
281 Park Avenue South, NY 10010 New York
SAVE THE DATE Thursday, December 17th, 2009 10:00am - 12:00noon
You are cordially invited to join a discussion on HIV/AIDS and workforce Liza Conyers, Ph.D., of Pennsylvania State University will present findings of a recently completed national survey on the employment and vocational training needs of women living with HIV/AIDS, followed by a panel discussion represented by NYS AIDS Institute, service providers and person living with HIV/AIDS.
RSVP to lrocha@fpwa.org by Dec 10, 2009.
Location: Board Room
Laura Parsons Pratt Conference Center at FPWA
281 Park Avenue South, NY 10010
For more information please contact Esther Lok at esther@fpwa.org or call (212) 801-1312

Free Events and Support Groups Sponsored by New York Methodist Hospital (NYM)
2009-12-00 
New York Methodist Hospital (NYM)
Park Slope,  Brooklyn
DECEMBER CALENDAR ITEMS

All Events and Support Groups Sponsored by New York Methodist Hospital

This time of year can be especially difficult when you are missing a loved one. New York Methodist Hospital offers a free Bereavement Support Group. This month the Bereavement Support Group will meet on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A licensed clinical social worker facilitates the group. The meeting will take place in Buckley 820, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information and to register (required) please call 718-788-4991.

New York Methodist Hospital has a support group for individuals who have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia. This month the Chronic Fatigue Support Group—a peer support group (no medical professionals present)—will meet on Monday, December 7, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call 718-780-5367 for more information.

The Cancer Support Group will meet on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Both a physician and a chaplain lead the group. The meeting will take place in the Hospital’s Radiation Oncology Conference Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information please call 718-780-3593.

Give the gift of life at New York Methodist Hospital’s December Blood Drive! The Blood Drive will take place on Monday, December 14, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All donors will receive an NYM cafeteria voucher, a donor gift, refreshments and the opportunity to win a variety of raffle prizes. The event will take place in the Hospital’s Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information please call 718-780-3644.

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. This month the group will meet on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During the first 30 minutes of the seminar, a surgeon will conduct an information session for individuals who are interested in learning about the surgery. A 90-minute support group meeting open to pre- and post-operative patients will follow the information session. The event will take place in the Hospital’s Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. For more information please call 718-780-3288.

Approximately 400,000 Americans are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), and each week 200 additional individuals are diagnosed. New York Methodist Hospital offers a free support group for individuals diagnosed with MS during the past two years. The Living with MS Support Group offers information and a place to begin to discuss concerns, experiences and resources. The group meets weekly on Thursdays throughout December from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The meetings will take place in the Hospital’s Spine and Arthritis Center located on the second floor of the Medical Office Pavilion, Reception Area #2, 263 Seventh Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn. Please call 212-463-7787 for more information and to register (required).

Community Healthcare Network Events
2009-12-00 
Community Healthcare Network
 
Holiday Open House at Community Healthcare Network’s Caribbean House Health Center
Special Guest Speaker: Senator John Sampson
When: Friday, December 18 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: 1167 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11225 (Take the #2 or #5 trains to Winthrop Street. Walk 2 blocks north on Nostrand.)
What: CHN's Caribbean House Health Center has been providing care to the community for more than 40 years. Please join us as we celebrate the season and share recent renovations funded by the Ira W. DeCamp Foundation and exciting plans for the future.
To Attend: RSVP by December 11 to info@chnnyc.org

Join Community Healthcare Network for "A Celebration of Life"
A Special Tribute to Honor All Our Clients on World AIDS Day.
When: Friday, December 4 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies 281 Park Avenue South, Manhattan (Between 22nd and 21st Streets)
For Details: Call Michelle at (347) 203-3476 or Steve at (718) 751-5878.

Enrollment Event for Merck Patient Assistance Program at Community Healthcare Network’s Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
When: Monday, December 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 81 W. 115th Street
What: Eligible people can enroll in the Merck Patient Assistance Program, which provides uninsured patients with free Merck medicines to treat chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure.To be eligible patients must be prescribed a medicationincluded in the program; be a US resident; be uninsured and earn less than 400% of the federal poverty level. This means:
* Individuals who earn up to $43,320
* Couples with combined earnings up to $58,280
* Families with four with combined earnings up to $88,200.

Holiday Health Fairs at CHN
Community Healthcare Network’s Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
When: Thursday, December 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
What: Free toy giveaway for children while supplies last. Free blood pressure and glucose checks.
Where: 81 W. 115th Street, New York 10026
More Info: Call (212) 426-0088 or email info@chnnyc.org

Community Healthcare Network’s Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center
When: Thursday, December 17 from 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
What: Free toy giveaway for children who get their height and weight checked. While supplies last.
Where: 999 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn 11208
More Info: Call (718) 277-8303 or email info@chnnyc.org

Community Healthcare Network’s Caribbean House Health Center
When: Wednesday, December 23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
What: Free toy giveaway, while supplies last, for children with a parent/guardian who gets a health screening. Free health screening include blood pressure, glucose, HIV counseling/testing, and pregnancy tests.
Where: 1167 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn 11225
More Info: Call (718) 778-0198 or email info@chnnyc.org

Monthly Programs
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: CHN's Helen B. Atkinson Health Center, 81 W. 115th Street, New York 10026
To Make An Appointment: Call (212) 426-0088

Mammogram Mondays at Community Healthcare Network’s Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
When: First Monday of each month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Mammograms for women ages 40 and older, with or without insurance who are New York City residents.
Where: In front of CHN's Helen B. Atkinson Health Center, 81 W. 115th Street, New York 10026
To Make An Appointment: Call (212) 426-0088

SUNY Downstate Medical Center - December 2009, Community Health Promotion Activities
FREE Events, Support Groups, Screenings & Health Fairs.
2009-12-00 

 Brooklyn
FREE Hearing Screening for the Holidays (for Adults Only)
From Now to January 15, 2010. By Appointment Only: 718-270-3976
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite J (Room A1-435),
Brooklyn, NY 11203

FREE Brooklyn Diabetes Club of Downstate
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This is a FREE educational and support group for adults with diabetes
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road, Classroom 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11203. For More Information call 718-270-3739.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/diabetes.html

FREE "H1N1 (Swine) Pandemic Flu" Community Lecture
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Health Science Education Building, Alumni Auditorium
395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
Speakers:
Dr. Michael Augenbraun, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Hospital Epidemiologist
Dr. Stephan Kohlhoff, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
George Allen, PhD, CIC, CNOR, Infection Preventionist, Director Infection
For More Information, call 718-270-3739.

FREE 6th Fitness For Life Expo Seniors in Shape
Thursday, December 3, 2009 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Hanger 5 - in Floyd Bennett Field
Just South of Belt Parkway, Exit 11S Brooklyn, NY 11234
For more information call (718) 758-7572

Bedford Central Presbyterian Church Community Health Fair
Sunday, December 6, 2009 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FREE Health Screenings, massage therapy as well as health information
1200 Dean Street at Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
For more information call 718-780-1775

FREE Downstate Healthy Heart Club. Topic: Diets Galore- Which ones are Heart Healthy?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
This is an education and support group for those who have had heart surgery and heart disease.
Speaker: Maria Elena Siciliano, RD
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Health Science Education Building, Classroom 1B
395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY. No RSVP is required. For more information call 718-270-2133.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/healthyheart.html

FREE The 4 O'clock Diabetes Club for children and teens
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm (closed for July and August)
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Student Center
394 Lenox Road, Reading Room, Brooklyn, NY 11203. For Info. call 718-270-2020
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/teendiabetes.html

FREE Mommy and Me Group (for mothers with new babies)
Meet Once a Week on Tuesdays for 5 weeks 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
This is a 5-week series group meeting to meet other new moms and their babies, discuss infant nutrition, sleep habits, well baby care, breastfeeding, learn infant massage, stress reduction for new moms, CPR and what to do on an emergency, and prizes for babies and lunch for moms.
For more information and to register call 718-270-1636.

Free Breastfeeding Support Group
Every Monday (except holidays) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
University Hospital of Brooklyn
470 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Call 718-270-2116 to register.

FREE Cardiac Risk Assessment Screening (for adults only)
Free screenings on:
- Mondays (except holidays) 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Family Health Service
840 Lefferts Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203 and
- Wednesdays (will include asthma screening with peak flow meter test) 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn
470 Clarkson Ave, Suite C
Brooklyn, NY 11203
No 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 Information call 718-270-7673 or 718-270-8846 or 718-270-3739.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/cardiacscreening.html

Free Expectant Family Education Classes
4-week series on childbirth preparation classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Classes for expectant parents will include labor and delivery process, breathing, relaxation techniques, tour of Birthing Center, sibling sessions, and newborn care.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Health Science Education Building
395 Lenox Road
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Registration is required. Leave your name, home number and expected date of delivery and the best time to call at 718-270-8846 or 718-270-8245.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/expectantfamilyeducation.html

FREE Alzheimer's Support Group
Meets every other Wednesday 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Brooklyn Alzheimer's Disability Assistance Center
370 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Call Lorna Walcott Brown, MS: 718-287-4806 or Email: Lorna.walcott-brown@downstate.edu
Fax: (718) 287-0337

Tobacco Education Program and Smoking Cessation Support Group
Every Second Thursday (except holidays) 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
The Center for Community Health Promotion and Wellness offers FREE smoking cessation and tobacco education sessions.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
University Hospital of Brooklyn
445 Lenox Road, Sodexho Court (near the cafeteria area)
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Must call 718-270-7673 to register.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/smokingcessation.html

FREE NICOTINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (Nicotine Patches and / or Lozenges)
Every Wednesday (except holidays) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm or by appointment
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite C
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Please call 718-270-7673 for more information.

FREE Downstate Cancer Support Group
Every Wednesday (except for July) 1:00 - 2:00 pm
The support group will provide participants with an educational component as well as support with living and surviving with cancer. The club is open to all University Hospital of Brooklyn patients and members of the community.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
University Hospital of Brooklyn
445 Lenox Road, Room ALL1-367 (Basement)
Brooklyn, NY 11203
For More Information call 718-270-1593 or 718-270-2961.

FREE National Institute of Health Endometriosis Treatment Study
Do you have endometriosis diagnosed by surgery, painful menstrual cramps or painful periods, do not plan to become pregnant in the next 2 years, and did not start menopause yet? You may be eligible to enroll in the free Endometriosis Treatment Study at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. The medication, procedures and testing will be free. If you are interested, please call Ozgul Muneyyirici-Delale, MD, Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology at 718-270-2101 or 718-270-1364.
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/obgyn/endometriosis.html

Other Health Care Services Available at SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Department of Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 270-1531
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/uhbclinics/medicine.html

Department of Family Practice (Primary Care Physicians)
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite B
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 270-1801 or (718) 270-1802
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/familypractice/

Diabetes Treatment Center
445 Lenox Road, Nursing Station 51 (5th Floor)
Brooklyn, New York 11203
To make an appointment call: 718-270-7207
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/uhbclinics/specialtycenters.html

University Ophthalmic Consultants (Vision Care)
The Center for Health Care Services at Midwood
2171 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn New York 11210
(718) 758-8920
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/ophthalmology/

Podiatry Services (Foot Care)
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite H
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 783-7300
WEBSITE: http://www.downstate.edu/orthopaedics/division_surgery.html

Department of Nutrition Services
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite G
Brooklyn, New York 11203
(718) 270-1485

University Physicians of Brooklyn Endoscopy Center
760 Parkside Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203
718-282-7234

H1N1 (Swine)Pandemic Flu
FREE Community Health Educational Sessions
2009-12-02 6:30pm-8:30pm
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
395 Lenox Road,  Brooklyn, NY11203
New York Institute for all Hazard Preparedness, Division of Disaster Medicine Hospital Epidemiology, and Center For Community Health Promotion and Wellness
Presents
FREE Community Health Educational Sessions
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Health Science Education Building
Almni Auditorium
395 Lenox Road,, Brooklyn,, NY 11203

SPEAKERS
George Allen, PhD, CIC, CNOR
Infection Preventionist
Director Infection Control
SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Michael Augenbraun, MD
Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Hospital Epidemiologist
SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Stephan Kohlhoff, MD
Assistant Professor
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Refreshments!

ALL ARE WELCOME!!! For Information Call: (718) 270-3739

Save the Date

2009-12-17
AIDS Leadership Coalition - Save the Date