North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSenaand theNorth Hempstead Town Boardannounced thatProject Independenceis again partnering withSt. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Program to provide free health screenings for residents throughout the spring.
The initiative also partners with organizations including Northwell Health, EAC Network, Long Island University, The Rehabilitation Institute, Rebuilding Together/LI, NYU Langone Health, Catholic Health, North Shore Child and Family Guidance, Delux Transportation, Taxi Hispano Express and All Island Transportation, among others.
The spring screenings will be conducted in St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus and will include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure screening, and blood tests for cholesterol and diabetes. Participants will receive health education and referrals as needed. Services are available to residents age 18 and older, and appointments are not required.
“Accessibility is a fundamental aspect of senior care, and our Project Independence team works so hard to give North Hempstead’s seniors every possible opportunity to take charge of their health,” DeSena said. “Our town owes many thanks to the dedicated team at St. Francis Hospital, which continues to strengthen its bond with our community through important programs like the Outreach Bus.”
Screenings will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:
March 6 at theYes We Can Community Center, 141 Garden St., Westbury.
March 10 at theGreat Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave., Great Neck.
April 14 atClinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park.
April 21 atFuschillo Park, Carle Road at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place.
May 4 at thePort Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington.
Source: LI Press
