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Free Community Health & Wellness
Screening
Mattituck Presbyterian Church,
located on Main Road, is presenting a free health
and wellness screening program that is open to all
people living in the East End communities.
The program will take place on
Saturday, October 17, from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
Health screenings will continue every two months
thereafter.
Volunteer professional medical
staff members will provide the health screenings,
counseling, education about health issues, and referrals
to medical attention for those who do not have a
doctor.
The health information and identity
of participants will not be shared with anyone unless
you give written permission in advance.
The program is free. No insurance
in required. You do not need an appointment. You
will not be charged any money or co-pay. You do
not have to be a Church member.
Participants may
receive free blood pressure, diabetes, dental and
vision screening
(other services are being added) as well as general
health and wellness information.
You can ask questions about your
health problems and you will be given
answers to help you understand health concerns.
For further info call Mattituck
Presbyterian Church at 298-4145.
Donate Blood Anytime
If you can give blood (if you're
between 16 and 76 years old and weigh 110 lbs or
more, you are eligible), please visit the NY
Blood Services web site for blood drive locations.
You can also make an appointment at regular locations.
Need Health Insurance?
Community Action Southold Town
(CAST), in conjunction with Americhoice (formerly
United Health Care), will be holding open enrollment
on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the CAST office
located at 74365 Main Road Greenport, for Medicaid,
Child Health Plus & Family Health Plus government
health insurance programs. For more info call (631)
813-0039 or 477-1717.
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by Erin Dunscomb*
Avoid
Indoor Air Pollution
April 2008
Steer
Clear of Trans Fats
May 2008
Get
Your Vitamins
June 2008
What
I Learned on My Summer Vacation
September 2008
Build
Your Immune System
October 2008
An
Environmentally Conscious Holiday Season
November/December 2008
Healthy
& Hydrated Skin
* * *
Erin Dunscomb is a Holistic
Nutrition Consultant certified by The American Association
of Drugless Practitioners. She has a certificate
in Integrative Nutrition through Columbia's Teachers
College and a degree through the Integrative Institute
of Nutrition. Her website is: Erinsoptimalwellness.com
Erin serves as a personal advocate to people who
want to live passionate, energized lives. Contact
her for an introductory consultation at Erindunscomb@gmail.com
or call
347-742-6616.
Relay for Life
Our community participates hugely
in this major overnight event to raise money for
the cure and help victims and their families. To
find out more about how you can get involved, talk
to someone you know who's doing it or go to the
American
Cancer Society web site. All the info you need
is on the site. Click on links to Relay for Life
and search by zip code or town.
For more info about the Southold
Relay for Life, visit the web site or email Southold.Relay@cancer.org.
For more info about the Riverhead
Relay for Life, visit the web site or email Riverhead.Relay@cancer.org.
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