Town’s Project Independence to partner with St. Francis to provide free health screenings

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Caption: St.Francis Bus.jpg: St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Bus will be offering free health screenings to seniors throughout North Hempstead.

North Hempstead has announced that Project Independence,  the town’s 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 North Hempstead 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, January 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center 141 Garden Street, Westbury
Tuesday, January 7, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills
Tuesday, March 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Fuschillo Park Carle Rd at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place, Wednesday
Wednesday, April 1 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury
Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Port Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington
Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park 1601 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park
Monday, May 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center 141 Garden St, Westbury
Tuesday, June 2, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr, East Hills
Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck
Thursday, June 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Manhasset Valley Residence, 155 East Shore Rd, Manhasset
Tuesday, September 29, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Fuschillo Park, Carle Rd at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place
Thursday, October 8, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Port Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd, Port Washington
Thursday, October 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park
Wednesday, November 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury
Thursday, December 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck
· Thursday, December 10, 10 a.m.–2 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.

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