Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the 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 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,” said Bosworth. “Our goal is to help provide access to high quality healthcare to all in our community.”
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.
The free health screenings are available on the following dates:
- Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fuschillo Park, Carle Road at Broadmoor Ln., Carle Place.
- Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park.
- Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury.
- Thursday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Washington Senior Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington.
- Monday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Hempstead “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden St., Westbury.
- Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr., East Hills.
- Thursday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck.
- Thursday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Manhasset Valley Residence, 155 East Shore Rd., Manhasset
Dates are subject to change. To confirm or for more information, call 311 or 516-869-6311.