North Hempstead’s Project Independence to Partner with St. Francis Hospital to Provide Residents with FREE Health Screenings

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St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Bus will be offering free health screenings to seniors throughout North Hempstead. (Photo courtesy of the Town of North Hempstead)

North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board are proud to announce that Project Independence, the Town’s innovative ‘aging-in-place’ initiative, is once again partnering with St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Program to provide residents with free health screenings.

“Project Independence is once again proud to partner with the St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Program to hold free health screenings for our residents throughout the Town of North Hempstead. We encourage our residents to take advantage of the high quality healthcare to all in our community,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth.

The screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for Cholesterol, and Diabetes screenings with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18. Registration is not required.

Monday, Jan. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center 141 Garden Street, Westbury

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills

Tuesday, Mar. 3, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fuschillo Park Carle Rd at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place, Wednesday

Wednesday, Apr. 1, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury

Thursday, Apr. 9, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Port Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington

Thursday, Apr. 16, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park 1601 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park

Monday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center 141 Garden St, Westbury

Tuesday, June 2, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills

Thursday, June 4, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck

Thursday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Manhasset Valley Residence, 155 East Shore Rd, Manhasset

Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at Fuschillo Park, Carle Rd at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place

Thursday, Oct. 8, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Port Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington

Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury

Thursday, Dec. 3, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck

Thursday, Dec. 10, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Manhasset Valley Residence, 155 East Shore Rd

Dates are subject to change. To confirm or for more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Submitted by the Town of North Hempstead. 

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