José Peralta's posts related to Health

José Peralta Sponsored Successful HIV-AIDS Event in Queens

Senator Jose Peralta, Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee Bed Bug Bill (S7316B) Passed in the Senate

Posted by José Peralta on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

(Albany, NY) The State Senate Democratic Majority has passed legislation sponsored by State Senator Jose Peralta (D-Queens), Chair of the Consumer Protection Committee, requiring retailers to sanitize every used mattress or bedding material transported, stored or sold in the state. The bill addresses the growing concerns regarding infestations of bedbugs by focusing on retail practices and the co-mingling of new and used bedding during transportation and storage.

Senator José Peralta's Blood Drive

Donating blood is literally giving the gift of life. Each day, New York Blood Center needs close to 2,000 people a day to roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life. There is simply no substitute for voluntarily donated blood. Without volunteer donors, our community would not have an adequate community blood supply.

Just one pint of blood can save up to 3 lives!

If your interested in donating, please bring a picture ID and remember to eat well and drink plenty of fluids before donating.

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Friday, July 30, 2010 - 10:00 - 16:00

Location

40° 44' 20.7456" N, 73° 51' 45.5112" W

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Paterson’s Bedbug Veto - A Nuisance to New Yorkers

Posted by José Peralta on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Yesterday, Governor Paterson vetoed a measure the Legislature passed to combat the bedbug infestation in New York State. The bill would have required all used bedding to be sanitized before being transported, stored or sold with new bedding. The bill would have also required annual inspections of bedding retailers, rather than the current random process. Paterson said the bill would cost the state an additional $600,000 and the hiring of eight employees.

Alzheimer's Disease, Hospice Care and Palliative Care Forum

In honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Day and Hispanic Heritage Month, please join Senator Jose Peralta and the Alzheimer's Association for a forum on prevention and caring for affected loved ones.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 16:00 - 19:00

Jewish Center of Jackson Heights

37-06 77th Street

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Phone: 718-205-3881

Fax: 718-205-4145

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Jewish Center of Jackson Heights

37-06 77th Street

Jackson Heights, NY 11372

United States

Phone: 718-205-3881

Fax: 718-205-4145

40° 44' 56.3172" N, 73° 53' 21.1776" W

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Teaching Community About Alzheimer’s

Posted by José Peralta on Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Queens Courier

by Pete Davis

October 1, 2010

In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day and Hispanic Heritage Month, State Senator José Peralta and Alzheimer’s Association’s NYC Chapter sponsored a forum in Jackson Heights to educate residents about the disease.

More than 50 people attended the forum, which was held in English and Spanish, to discuss the disease, symptoms and treatments.

FREE Cardiovascular Screening Day

Register today for a FREE Cardiovascular Health Screening, including consultation, diabetes check, cholesterol check, and blood pressure check. You must be age 18 or older to be screened.

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Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 08:00 - 12:00

First Baptist Church

100-10 Astoria Boulevard

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First Baptist Church

100-10 Astoria Boulevard

40° 45' 41.0976" N, 73° 52' 7.2624" W

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State Senator Peralta Brings Bright Smiles, Bright Futures To Jackson Heighta

Posted by José Peralta on Monday, February 21st, 2011

State Senator Jose Peralta today helped bring Bright Smiles to the faces of children in Jackson Heights.

One of the vans in the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program fleet, staffed by volunteer dentists from the Queens County Dental Society, provided free dental screenings and education to children at The Renaissance Charter School.

The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program works to increase oral health literacy and promote good oral care habits. The program each year reaches 50 million children and their families across 80 countries with education and dental screenings.