| Health Happenings |
August 2008 |
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| EVENTS |
2008-08-00
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) Health Fairs
Brooklyn
CHN’s Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center’s 2nd Annual Summer Block Party and Health Fair
Tuesday, August 12, 9am–2pm
999 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn (Between Linwood Avenue and Essex Street)
Celebrate summer and good health at this summer block party and health fair featuring music, a clown, bouncy house for kids, popcorn and giveaways. Free health screenings also provided including blood pressure and glucose checks. Event supported by Affinity Health Plan, Amerigroup Community Care, Health Plus and Neighborhood Health Providers.
Contact: Call the center at (718) 277-8303 or email info@chnnyc.org.
CHN’s Caribbean House Health Center Back-to-School Health Fair
Tuesday, August 19, 2pm–6pm
1167 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn
Send your kids back-to-school with good health! Parents stop by the center to schedule a check-up for your children and get a free health screening yourself. Screenings provided include HIV counseling & testing, pregnancy testing, blood pressure and glucose checks.
Contact: Call the center at (718) 778-0198 or email info@chnnyc.org.
CHN’s CABS Health Center’s Summer Block Party
Friday, August 22, 10am–3pm
94-98 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
Celebrate summer and good health at this summer block party featuring music, a clown, bouncy house for kids, popcorn and giveaways. Free health screenings also provided including blood pressure and glucose checks. Event supported by Health Plus and Fidelis Care.
Contact: Call the center at (718) 388-0390 or email info@chnnyc.org.
2008-08-05 4pm-6pm
Septima Poinsette Clark Law Center Kickoff Celebration
First Unitarian Congregational Society
50 Monroe Place
Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Young Mother's Collective is proud to announce the Septima Poinsette Clark Law Center. Join them for their kickoff celebration. A workshop will be provided on legal and personal issues in violence in dating relationships.
Join family and friends after the workshop for a dinner celebrating the creation of the Septima Poinsette Clark Law Center.
Meet with a lawyer to discuss your legal issues!
Free childcare provided.
2008-08-12 11:45am-2pm
New York Premature Infant Health Network
Hispanic Federation Las Americas Conference Center
55 Exchange Place, 5th floor
New York
New York Premature Infant Health Network will hold a Manhattan meeting with a feature presentation on www.hitesite.org.
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please RSVP to Annette Eyer at 717.433.7109 or aeyer@cullarigroup.com.
Lunch will be served.
2008-08-16 11am-6pm
Community Health Information Fair
P.S. 308
616 Quincy Street
(between Stuyvesant Ave & Lewis Ave)
Brooklyn
Please come and join in participation at The Greater Saint Mary Church of Christ Community Health Information Fair. There will be screenings and education for:
*Diabetes
*Hypertension
*Dental & Foot Problems
*Sickle Cell
*Breast Exams
*STDs
*Giveaways
*Prizes
*Food
*Children's activities
There will also be information on FREE health insurance.
2008-08-16 10am-4pm
Health and Community Resource Fair
Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center
650 Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Come join and participate in a community health and resource fair. There will be free admission, food, music and giveaways. Health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV testing will be provided. Find out more information on nutrition and healthy eating, parenting, fitness and much more.
For more information call 718.596.9800.
2008-08-23 9am-4pm
Diaspora's Annual Health Fair
The Brooklyn Public Library
Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn
Come join Diaspora Community Services for a day of fun!
For information call Stacy Layne at 718.399.0200 ext 221.
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HEALTH ITEMS
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2008-08-12 7:30am
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Team Leader Kick-off Breakfast
Brooklyn Marriott
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn
The American Cancer Society "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk" will take place October 19th. The Team Leader kick - off breakfast is August 12. If you or your organization are interested in becoming a Team Leader and would like an invitation to the breakfast, please contact Peter M. Ostermann at 718-622-2492 ext.5119.
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| WORKSHOPS |
2008-08-00
Plan To Live Safe Domestic Violence Training
Bedford Library
496 Franklin Avenue (corner of Hancock St)
Brooklyn
Adult and youth training on domestic violence will be provided at Bedford library on the following dates.
Youth Training Ages 12 to 18yr old
July 30th-August 27 2008
Wednesday evenings,4pm-8pm
Adult Training
July 19th-August 30th 2008
Saturday afternoons, 1pm-5pm
For registration and information,contact Rev. Ray Wade Sr. at 718.812.3743.
2008-08-06 5:00pm-7:00pm
Kings Pharmacy Brooklyn Hepatitis C Support Group
Kings Pharmacy
357 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn
** Free and open to the public**
Meeting will be conducted by Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS, CDE
For more information call 718-230-3535
Refreshments will be served!
Directions
B, Q to 7th Ave or 2, 3 to Grand Army Plaza or B41 Bus to Flatbush & 7th Ave.
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| EXTRAS, etc. |
Extras
2008-08-00
FREE CAMBA Small Business Services Classes
CAMBA
884 Flatbush Avenue
2nd Floor
CAMBA provides FREE small business services classes. A full description of all their classes can be found online at http://www.camba.org/smallbusinessservices. Their workshops are open to all members of the public.
Search Engine Optimization
Tuesday, August 5, 6pm-8:30pm
FREE
A million dollars was never made overnight on the Internet. Learn inexpensive techniques to improve your website’s rank in the search engines. Learn how to determine the keyword to begin strategizing on and other tools and techniques to get more visitors to your website.
Create Your Website and Internet Marketing
Tuesday, August 12,3pm–5:30pm
FREE
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 business. Learn what makes a
great small business website and how you can promote it.
Starting a Home-Based Business
Tuesday, August 19, 3pm–5:30pm
FREE
Starting a home-based business is appealing - lower overhead, less travel time and greater flexibility with balancing work and family. Learn what steps are involved in the planning and execution of a business based out of your home
Surviving Debt & Rebuilding Your Credit
Tuesday, August 26, 3pm–5:30pm
FREE
Learn how to repair and rebuild your credit. Learn how to deal with debt collectors, which debts to pay first, and understand how to read a credit report.
Call (718) 282-2500 ext. 242 or email smallbiz@camba.org for registration.
Extras
2008-08-00
Free Youth Tennis Program: Achieving Net Gains for Children
I.S. 240
2500 Nostrand Avenue
• Open to youths ages 6-18
• All playing levels welcome
• Loaner tennis racquet provided
• Wear sneakers-bring water/drinks
Registration: No Phone Registration
Register in person with your child during your site location’s hours of operation. Schedules available at the site.
Extras
2008-08-00 3pm
Free Friday’s
At the New York Aquarium
NY Aquarium
Surf Avenue at West 8th Street
Councilman Dr. Kendall Stewart’s Office announces Free Friday’s at the New York Aquarium.
Start your weekend with a splash every Friday starting Friday, June 13, 2008 from 3:00pm to closing time.
The NY Aquarium is located on Surf Avenue at West 8th Street in Coney Island. Parking is 12.00 for cars and buses. The Q Train can take you there. Also the B-68 Coney Island Bus to the last stop.
For additional information contact the NY Aquarium at 718.265.3474 or go online at
http://www/nyaquarium.com.
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Save the Date
2008-09-19
September 19, 2008
Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo
NY Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge - GBHC Members who are interested in exhibiting get a 20% discount. Contact Marlyne at 718-940-3453 x230 or mjoseph@brooklynhealth.org.
2008-10-19
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
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