"The Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn"
2010-03-03 10am-11:30am
Lutheran Medical Center
150 55th Street, Lutheran medical and Dental Staff Auditorium Brooklyn
Lutheran Family Health Centers Services for Older Adults and the Senior Umbrella Network of Brooklyn are proud to co-sponsor the screening of Award Winning Indi Film "The Beautiful Hills of Brooklyn." Based on the true story of an elderly woman living alone in Brooklyn. Following the film screening, there will be a short discussion. Please RSVP by calling 718-630-7588.

Community Health Awareness Day
2010-03-04 1pm-6pm
Mt. Zion Church of God (7th Day)
203 E 37th Street Brooklyn
Free health tests (blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma screenings), HIV testing, health education workshops, and mammography screening. Free or affordable health insurance for children and adults. To register for health insurance, please bring proof of address (e.g., recent electric or cable bill, etc.), proof of child's age (e.g., passport, birth certificate, etc.), proof of income (e.g., four recent paycheck stubs), and Social Security Card, if available. For more information on the Community Health Awareness Day, call 718-284-1097. For more information on health insurance, please call 888-809-8009.

Addressing the Effects of Domestic Violence on Perinatal Health
2010-03-05 9:30am-2:00pm
Central Brooklyn Public Library
10 Grand Army Plaza, 2nd Floor Conference Room Brooklyn
Please join Caribbean Women's Health Association, Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative for this Domestic Violence and Perinatal Health Conference. There is no fee to attend. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Shoshana Brown at 718-826-2942 or sbrown@cwha.org. Lunch will be provided.

Finding a Cure: Providing Adequate Healthcare to Immigrants in Detention
2010-03-05 12:00pm-5:45pm
Brooklyn Law School
250 Joralemon Street Brooklyn
Agenda:
12:00pm Luncheon and Welcoming Remarks
12:45pm From Silence to Sick Call: How a Trail of Undisclosed Deaths in Immigration Detention Revealed a System of Distress
1:30pm Our Challenge, Our Opportunity: A System of Civil Detention
2:00pm Meeting the Medical Needs of Immigrants in Detention
2:45pm Administrative Challenge and Response3:30pm Break
3:45pm Policy and Advocacy Initiatives
4:30pm Finding a Cure: Mapping Solutions
5:45pm Reception

Speakers:
Nina Bernstein, The New York TImes
Andrea Black, Detention Watch Network
Phyllis Coven, US Department of Homeland Security
TOm Jawetz, Committee on Judiciary, US House of Representatives
Allen Keiler, Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture
Cheryl Little, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center
Brittney Nystrom, National Immigration Forum
Dora B. Schriro, NYC Department of Correction
David M. Shapiro, ACLU National Prison Project
Homer Venters, NYU Center for Health and Human Rights, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Rikers Island

RSVP by February 26, 2010 at www.brooklynlaw.edu/rsvp-sparer

What You Need to Know About MULTIPLE MYELOMA
2010-03-06 1:30pm-3:30pm
Masjid Abdul Muhsi Khalifah
120 Madison Street Brooklyn
'Free' Community Health Forum for 'All' hosted by Women Conquering Cancer

What is Multiple Myeloma? Presented by Meg Harrison and Karen Pekle, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, NYC Chapter

"Almost Home"
2010-03-14 10:00am-1:00pm
Union Temple of Brooklyn
17 Eastern Parkway (across from Brooklyn Central Library) Brooklyn
Union Temple of Brooklyn will be hosting a program on issues related to aging and eldercare. Film producer Brad Lichtenstein will be introducing his PBS documentary, "Almost Home," which profiles a transformative program in a nursing home. There will be discussion and break out groups led by a team of experts in the field of aging. Topics include balancing work and care giving, the "sandwich generation," legal aspects of end of life care, and visions of changing social policies and concepts in aging.

All are welcome, refreshments will be serviced. Please contact Jannette Katz at jannkat@aol.com if you have any questions.

East Flatbush Disaster Relief Training
2010-03-14 1:00pm-7:00pm
Mt. Zion Church of God (7th Day)
203 E. 37th Street (btw Church Ave. and Linden Blvd) Brooklyn
Join the East Flatbush Disaster Relief Team, in partnership with the American Red Cross of Greater New York, for this training to become a certified American Red Cross disaster relief volunteer through the Red Cross' "Ready When the Time Comes" program. Then, join your neighbors in providing releif during large local NYC disasters such as coastal storm and large cuilding fires.

Light meal will be served.

RSVP to flatbushevents@gmail.com or 718-284-1097 or register online at www.nyredcross.org/partnerapplication.

Honrary Co-Host Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, with support from State Senator Kevin Parker, Assemblyman Nick Perry and Brooklyn Center for Quality Life.

Nutritionist Month Event
2010-03-17 11am-3pm
Caribbean House Health Center
1167 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn
This event by Community Healthcare Network offers free health screenings and testings. For more information, contact: (718) 778-0198 or email info@chnnyc.org or visit website www.chnnyc.org.

Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow!
2010-03-20 11:00am-4:00pm
CAMBA Beacon @ PS/IS 271
1137 Herkimer Street (betwen Saratoga Ave and Roosevelt Place) Brooklyn
6th Annual Youth Conference

Crown Heights/Flatbush/OCean Hill/Brownsville Advisory

Morning Workshops:
"I'm Conceited
"Make A Man Out of Me"
The Value of Welf-Worth
Boys 2 Men

Afternoon Workshops:
"Teen Chef's Takeover"
"Download Me"
"Power of Words"
Healthy Is A Habit
Cyber Chat
Hip Hop Talk

Performances! Raffles! Breakfast and Buffet style Lunch

RSVP to Jocelyn - 718-282-5575 or Kaida - 718-345-5904

Travel directions: Train: C train to Rockaway Avenue; Buses: B25 or B7 to Saratoga Ave and Fulton or Fulton and Thomas Boyland

2nd Annual Children's Health and Fitness Walk-a-Thon
2010-03-27 9:00am
Brooklyn Prospect Park
Bartel Pritchard Square Brooklyn
Join Brooklyn's own "Biggest Loser" couple Nicole Brewer and Damien Gurganious along with EFT president Michael Mulgrew, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, community leaders, schools, churches and families in a 3 Mile Walk around Prospect Park to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles for kids. Help raise funds so 5,000 kids can try new sports activities at the Free Brooklyn Childrens' Sports and Fitness Expo, Spring 2010.

JOIN THE FIGHT TO END CHILDHOOD OBESITY! Here's how you can help:

1. Register your child; ask family and friends to sponsor your family's walk.
2. Ask your employer, religious organization, or school to organize and sponsor a whole group to walk and raise funds together!
3. Register to walk at the Walk-A-Thon: $10 for Adults, $5 for Children.

To learn more and register online visit www.bodysculpt.org. Or call 718-346-5852.

The 7th Annual New York Colon Cancer Challenge in Central Park, NYC
2010-03-28 9:00am & 10:15am
Central Park, NYC
 NYC
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, University Hospital of Brooklyn in partnership with the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation

The 7th Annual New York Colon Cancer Challenge in Central Park, NYC
Sunday, March 28, 2010 9:00 am and 10:15 am
4 mile run or 15K run or 1.7 mile Remembrance and Prevention Walk

Funds raised by the SUNY Downstate Challenge Team will benefit colon cancer research and education in the Dept. of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center

To register online and to donate go to www.coloncancerchallenge.org and select SUNY DOWNSTATE TEAM

For further information or to register in person call Kezy Adai at 718-270-8846.

Career Fair for Health Professions
2010-04-28 11;00am-3;00pm
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus
 Brooklyn
Employers will have the chance to meet students and alums from programs in: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistant, Sports Science/Management, Public Health, as well as students in our healthcare-related certificate programs. The event is free of charge for up to two recruiters and additional recruiters (up to four total) pay $15 each to cover lunch. Employers may register by logging on to: https://mycareerkey.brooklyn.liu.edu/liu-brooklyn/employer

Buprenorphine Treatment
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SUNY Downstate
470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite J Brooklyn
Are you or do you know someone who is using heroin or addicted to pain relievers such as OxyContin?®

Do you want to stop?

SUNY Downstate offers BUPRENORPHINE treatment in a safe, convenient environment with multi-lingual staff. We accept most PPOs, HMOs, & Medicaid/Medicare.

Call SUNY Downstate Medical Center for a confidential phone screening: (718) 270-6776. Flatbush-bound 2 or 5 train to Winthrop Street

Community Health Promotion Activites by SUNY Downstate
2010-03-00 
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
 Brooklyn
FREE Weight Management Club for Adults
Tuesday, March 2 and 16, 2010 - 6:00pm-7:00pm
SUNY Downstate, Health Science Education Building, 395 lenox Road, Special Functions Room (First Floor)
For more information, call Dessa at 718-270-8846 or email ederle.garnett@downstate.edu. (Please leave your name, address, phone #, and email.)

FREE Downstate Cancer Support Group - provides participants with an education 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
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 1:00pm-2:00pm
SUNY Downstate, University Hospital of Brooklyn, 445 Lenox road, Room ALL1-367 (Basement)
For more information, call 718-270-1593 or 718-270-2961

FREE Diabetes Club of Downstate - educational and support group for adults with diabetes
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 6:00pm-7:00pm
SUNY Downstate, Health Science Education Building, 395 Lenox Road, Classroom 1A
For more information call 718-270-3739
Website: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/diabetes.html

FREE Mental Health Support Group
Thursday, March 4, 2010 (for consumers) - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, March 18, 2010 (for consumers, families, and friends) - 6:00pm-8:00pm
SUNY Downstate, Health Science Education Building, 395 Lenox Road, Classroom 1B
Contact Mabel at 718-270-2537 or email mabel.martinez@downstate.edu

FREE Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fridays, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 - 9:00am-1:00pm
University Physicians of Brooklyn, Endoscopy Center, 760 Parkside Ave (between New York and Nostrand Aves)
Please call to schedule an appointment: 718-282-7234

FREE Downstate Healthy Heart Club - Wear Red For Women's Heart Month - this is an education and support group for those who have had heart surgery and heart disease
TOPIC: Pain After Heart Surgery
SPEAKER: Dr. Sanjeev Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Interventional Physiatry, Pain Management
SUNY Downstate, Health Science Education Building, Classroom 1B, 395 Lenox Road
No RSVP is required. For more information call 718-270-2133
Website: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/healthyheart.html

FREE Tobacco Education Program and Smoking Cessation Support Group
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 6:00pm-7:00pm
SUNY Downstate, University Hospital of Brooklyn, 445 Lenox Road, Sodexho Court (near the cafeteria)
Must call 718-270-7673 to register
Website: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/smokingcessation.html

Church of God of Prophecy Women's Conference and Health Fair - FREE flu vaccine and blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, and HIV testing
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 12:00pm-5:00pm
71 Malta Street, Brooklyn
For more information call 718-270-3992

FREE Brooklyn Kidney Club at Downstate - education and support group for adult patients with kidney disease and their families
TOPIC: Nutrition For Kidney Disease Patients
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 2:00pm-4:00pm
SUNY Downstate, Health Science Education Building, 395 Lenox Road, Classroom 1A
For more information call 718-270-1548

FREE Community Health Promotion Lecture on "Trouble Sleeping?" - learn about the causes and new treatment options available to help you get a good night's sleep
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 6:00pm-7:00pm
SPEAKER: Samir Fahmy, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, Medical Director of Sleep Disorders Center and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine
SUNY Downstate, Health Science Education Building, 395 Lenox Road, Classroom 1A
For more information call 718-270-3739

Holy Cross Roman Catholic Curch Take Back Your Health - FREE blood pressue and diabetes screening
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 9:00am-1:00pm
2530 Church Avenue, 2nd Floor Auditorium
For more information call 718-427-4980

FREE 4 O'clock Diabetes Club for children and teens
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 4:00pm-5:30pm
SUNY Downstate, Student Center Card Room 394 Lenox Road
Registration is required at 718-270-3739 or meail betty.jung@downstate.edu
Website: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/teendiabetes.html

FREE Downstate Stroke Club/Support Group - provide members who had a stroke or TIA (mini stroke) and their family members peer support needed to live with stroke condition
Friday, March 26, 2010 - 6:30pm-7:30pm
SUNY Downstate, University Hospital, 445 Lenox Road, Nursing Station 71 Patient Lounge (7th Floor)
For more information call 718-270-3739
Website: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/strokeclub.html

FREE Colorectal Cancer Screening Health Fair - know your risk factors and get screened, especially if you are over 50; free blood pressure and diabetes testing, video on colonoscopies, brochures and health information -- No insurance? You may qualify for a free colonoscopy
University Physicians, Endoscopy Center, 760 Parkside Ave
For information call 718-282-7234. Refreshments will be provided

National Hospital Week Health Fair - FREE blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, asthma, stroke, hearing, HIV, lead, prostate, vision and glaucoma, PAP, pregnancy, and mammogram testing; health information; fun and entertainment, prizes and more
Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 11:00am-3:00pm
SUNY Downstate, University Hospital, 445 Lenox Road
For more information call 718-270-3739 or 718-270-2020

FREE Mommy and Me Group (for mothers with new babies) - 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 in an emergency, and prizes for babies and lunch for moms
Tuesdays - 1:30-3:30pm
For more information and to register call 718-270-1636

FREE Breastfeeding Support Group
Every Monday (except holidays) - 9:00am-11:00am
SUNY Downstate, Unviersity Hospital, 470 Clarkson Ave
Call to register at 718-270-2116

FREE Cardiac Risk Assessment Screening (for adults only) - to help paitnets 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 intructions on prevention, including nutrition and life-style modification as well as educational literature to promote heart health
Mondays (except holidays) - 5:00pm-7:30pm
Family Health Service, 840 Lefferts Ave
Wednesdays (will include asthma screening with peak flow meter test) - 1:00am-3:30pm
SUNY Downstate, University Hospital, 470 Clarkson Ave, Suite C
No appointment needed. 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 childbirht preparation for expectant parents; will include labor and delivery process, brething, relaxation techniques, tour of Birthing Center sibling sessions, and newborn care
Tuesdays or Wednesdays - 6:30-8:30pm
SUNY Downstate, Health Science Education Building, 395 Lenox Road
Registration is required. Leave your name, home number, 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
Every other Wednesday - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Brooklyn Alzheimer's Disability Assistance Center, 370 Lenox Road
Call Lorna Walcott Brown, MS at 718-287-4806 or email Lorna.walcott-brown@downstate.edu

FREE Nicotene Replacement Program (Nicotine Patches and/or Lozenges)
Every Wednesday (except holidays) - 1:00pm-4:00pm or by appointment
SUNY Downstate, University Hospital, 470 Clarkson Avenue, Suite C
Please call 718-270-7673 for more information

Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (Health Living Partnership Program) - FREE or lost cost mammogram for women 40 years and older who are uninsured or underinsured that includes Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) and Cervical (Pap Smear) Exam. Women 18 years and older may receive Breast Self Examination (BSE)Instruction, CBE and cervical exam if they are sexually active
For more information call 718-270-8846 or 718-270-8245
Website: http://www.downstate.edu/communityhealth/breast.html

How to Cost Effectively Develop of Website for Your Business
2010-03-02  3:00pm-5:00pm
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Avenue (corner of Church Avenue) Brooklyn
Publishing a website doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Get the inside track on free or low-cost methods to build a professional site for your busines. learn what makes a great small business website and how you can promote it. This event is FREE. To register call 718-282-2500 or email smallbiz@camba.org

Surviving Debt and Rebuilding Your Credit
2010-03-02  11:00am – 1:00pm
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Avenue (corner of Church Avenue) Brooklyn
Learn how to repari and rebuild your credit. Learn how to deal with debt collectors, which debts to pay first, and understand how to read a credit report. This event is FREE. Registration is required by callin 718-282-2500 or emailing smallbiz@camba.org.

Homeowners' Assistance and Financial Wellness Seminar
2010-03-06  11:00am-3:00pm
Holy Family Church
9719 Flatlands Avenue (between Conklin Ave and Rockaway Pkwy) Brooklyn
SERVICES AND INFORMATION INCLUDE
Foreclosure & Homeowners Assistance - Both Counselors and Attorneys
First-Time Homebuyers * Rebuilding Your Credit and Money Management
Get Smart with Your Money and Investments

MEET WITH
Qualified non-profit housing counselors to assist with loan modification
Foreclosure prevention attorneys to answer legal questions and concerns
Credit counselors and bankers to get you back on track with your finances

Presented by Democratic Conference Leader State Senator John L. Sampson
CAMBA * CAMBA Legal Services * CHANGER, Inc. * Chase Bank * Erasmus Neighborhood Federation * Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) * Holy Family Church * Mutual of America * Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project * NHS of East Flatbush * NYC DCA Office of Financial Empowerment * New York Life Insurance * Parodneck Foundation * Pratt Area Community Council (PACC) * South Brooklyn Legal Services * Wells Fargo

Forclosure Prevention Workshop
2010-03-17  6:00pm-8:30pm
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Ave, 2nd floor (corner of Church Ave.) Brooklyn
FREE Mortgage Checkup
Join CAMBA for their Informational Workshop

Is your Mortgage Predatory?
Are you having trouble making your Mortgage Payments?
Do you understand how to respond to a notice of Foreclosure?

Learn:
Options for homeowners to keep their homes
About Obama's plan and how it can help youv How you may be able to make your mortgage payment more affordable

Space is limited. Call 718-282-2500 today to reserve your seat!

Directions: B, Q, 2 or 5 to Church, Bus: B41 to Church Ave. or B35 to Flatbush Ave.