The Brooklyn College Student Center has partnered with the New York Presbyterian Community Health Plan to hold a Family Wellness Day for the Flatbush community, August 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Center building, Campus Road and East 27th Street.
Staff from New York Presbyterian and New York Methodist hospitals will offer free glucose, blood pressure, and foot screenings, and health and nutritional tips to the public. Health vendors offering acupuncture, free or low-cost health insurance, and an HIV rapid testing will also be on site. Free refreshments and giveaways are in store for all participants.
The fair, which will include music and entertainment for the Flatbush families and their children, is the first of its kind for the BC Student Center.
In addition, New York Methodist Hospital will hold a blood drive, and volunteers are welcome to donate. The hospital recently recognized 175 blood donors, including Brooklyn College, for their invaluable contributions to its blood donor program at a special luncheon.
Other organizations participating in the fair include the Church Avenue Merchant Business Association, Dr. Chen’s Acupuncture, the Caribbean Woman’s Health Association, the Presbyterian Blood Donor Program, the Brooklyn College Division of Student Affairs, and Staffing Unlimited.
Make sure to get the word out and bring the whole family. For more, call Christine Pomponio or Mitzu Adams at 718-951-5528.
