Issues: Health

Senator Martins to Partner with CVS for Flu Shots

Senator Jack M. Martins will be partnering with CVS to offer flu shots to constitutents during his Health and Wellness Fair, which will take place on Saturday, October 20, from 1-4 p.m. at Carle Place High School, located at 168 Cherry Lane in Carle Place. Constitutents should bring insurance information if they have it. There will be no out-of-pocket cost.

In addition, the Health and Wellness Fair features numerous organizations that will be previding screenings and demonstrations. 

October 12, 2012
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Griffo Announces Free E-waste / Document Shredding / Medication Disposal and Child ID Weekend event

Griffo Announces Free E-waste / Document Shredding / Medication Disposal and Child ID Weekend event

October 11, 2012
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Town Hall: Solitary Confinement in NY Prisons

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Town Hall Meeting hosted by State Senator Bill Perkins with a Panel Discussion and Public Dialogue on Solitary Confinement in New York State and City Prisons with state and local legislators, advocates, the formerly incarcerated, and family members. Panel discussion moderated by Jean Casella, Co-Editor of Solitary Watch, with Jack Beck, Director of Prison Visiting Project, Correctional Association of New York, Dilcio Acosta, Mental Health Alternatives to Solitary Confinement, Sarah Kerr, Staff Attorney of The Legal Aid Society Prisoners' Rights Project, and Lisa Ortega, JAC, New York City Jails Action Coalition. 

October 10, 2012
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Callan-Harris Physical Therapy Relocates

On Friday, I had the privilege to speak at, and help cut the ribbon at, a ceremony to celebrate the relocation of Callan-Harris Physical Therapy. They are now located at 1328 University Avenue. For more information, visit their website, http://www.chptusa.com/.

October 9, 2012
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Free Citizen CPR Course

     Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) announced that he will be partnering with the Wantagh and Massapequa Fire Departments in offering free Citizen CPR courses to residents on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

     The courses will be held at the Wantagh Fire Department Headquarters, located at 3470 Park Avenue in Wantagh from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and at the Massapequa Fire Station located at 515 Hicksville Road in Massapequa from 10:00 am-11:00 am and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Trained CPR professionals will instruct residents on what to do when in an emergency situation where someone needs CPR.

October 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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GOV. CUOMO OK’S RITCHIE BILL BOOSTING FUNDS FOR EEE SPRAYING

Oswego to Share in New $100,000 State Fund to Help Combat Disease Carrying Bugs

Governor Cuomo today signed legislation sponsored by Senator Patty Ritchie, that boosts state payments to counties, including Oswego, to help in the fight against EEE, West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.The new law, S.7340, which was sponsored in the Assembly by Syracuse-area Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, provides up to $100,000 in additional state reimbursement for aerial mosquito control spraying over state land.

October 3, 2012
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Senator Jack Martins' Health and Wellness Fair

Flu Shots Will Be Given, Valuable Health Screenings Also Scheduled

Senator Jack M. Martins will be sponsoring a Health and Wellness Fair for all residents of the Seventh Senate District on Saturday, October 20, from 1-4 p.m. at Carle Place High School, located at 168 Cherry Lane. Multiple organizations have agreed to participate and, together with Senator Martins’ office, will provide valuable services to the community.

October 3, 2012
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ENH Honors Senator Maziarz at Child & Adolescent Psych Unit Open House

 

ENH HONORS SENATOR AT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCH UNIT OPEN HOUSE

October 1, 2012
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Senator Dilan stresses the importance of early detection

Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn) is urging women to take advantage of free breast cancer support and referral services available throughout New York City this October during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the state Department of Health, one in eight women will develop breast cancer.

September 28, 2012
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Nyack Hospital, Senator Carlucci to Co-Host Free Breast Cancer Screenings for Uninsured and Underinsured Women in Rockland County

Nyack Hospital, Senator Carlucci to Co-Host Free Breast Cancer Screenings for Uninsured and Underinsured Women in Rockland County

Nyack, NY – Nyack Hospital and Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) will be hosting a FREE Breast Cancer Screening Program this Friday, September 28, from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM at The Breast Center at Nyack Hospital.  This is a chance for anyone who cannot afford a routine Mammography and Clinical Breast Exam to actually receive one.

September 25, 2012
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Senator Carlucci and NBC Nightly News Correspondent Jenna Wolfe Discuss Lauren's Law

Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Orange) recently appeared on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt to discuss the recent passage of Lauren's Law (S.7103A) in the New York State Legislature.  The bill now makes its way over to Governor Cuomo's desk.

To watch the nationally televised segment, please visit nbcnews Click Here.

September 25, 2012
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Hillside Family of Agencies Unveils Renovated Monroe Avenue Campus

On Friday, I had the privilege to speak at a ceremony in which Hillside Family of Agencies unveiled it's $22 million renovated Monroe Avenue campus. Funding for the renovation was raised from private donors and funders and through numerous campaign over more then a decade. Renovations include six renovated residential buildings, the new Horton Family Center, a renovated Eastman Hall, a new common area, a new baseball field, track and playground, and one of the cottages now allows for residential services for eight youth with developmental disabilities. For further details, visit www.hillside.com.

September 24, 2012
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Senator Golden’s Stroke & Cardiac Symposium

Monday, Oct 22, 2012

SS. Simon and Jude Auditorium

294 Avenue T

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

 

Greetings:

Pamela Brier: President & CEO, Maimonides Medical Center

NYS Senator Marty Golden

Speakers:

Greg Ribakove: MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Robert Rhee: MD, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Steven Rudolph: MD, Director, Stroke Medicine

Dinner will be served & Free gift for all attendees

Seating is limited, To RSVP, please call: 718-283-8832

In conjunction with Maimonides Medical Center

 

October 22, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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SENATOR GOLDEN PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN ITALIAN CANCER FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FREE MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS

Call 718-238-6044 to make an appointment

November 1, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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SENATOR GOLDEN PARTNERS WITH AMERICAN ITALIAN CANCER FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FREE MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS

Call 718-238-6044 for an appointment

October 31, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Free Flu Shots at the Salt Marsh Nature Center

Call 718-238-6044 to make an appointment.

October 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free Flu Shots at St Simon and Jude

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October 9, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free Flu Shots at the Bay Ridge Manor

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October 4, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Rural Futures Newsletter Fall 2012

The Legislative Commission on Rural Resources is proud to have published our Fall 2012 edition of Rural Futures (click on the link below). We hope you find Rural Futures both interesting and informative. Please feel free to contact the Commission staff with any questions, comments or suggestions. Thank you!

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Rural Futures Newsletter Fall 2012

September 19, 2012
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