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Health Education | Lecture Series

The Health Lecture Series features monthly discussions that cover every aspect of the human body. Our recent offerings include comprehensive information on cholesterol management, joint replacements, fall prevention, urinary incontinence, and allergies. Other seminars touch on equally important subjects such as illness and humor, pet therapy, and bereavement. In addition to topics in health care, workshops are available to address estate planning, Medicare, long term care insurance, and patient rights.

Calendar of Events

"Art Course is offered every month: Still life objects painted in acrylics"

Instructor: Br. Michael Moran
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm
The Allen Hospital
Thayer Conference Room B
5141 Broadway at 220th Street
New York, N.Y. 10034
*Registration required. Please call 212-932-5844 to register.
Participants must be 60 or older to attend.
A $15.00 fee is due payable in advance.

"Stroke Recognition: Risk Reduction"

Speaker: Cheryl Harcum-Thomas, MSN, ANP, DNP- Adult Nurse Practitioner
Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Allen Hospital
Thayer Conference Room B
5141 Broadway at 220th Street
New York, N.Y. 10034

*Registration required. Please call 212-932-5844 to register.
Participants must be 60 or older to attend.
Participation is free of charge.

HealthOutreach at The Allen Hospital of New York Presbyterian Hospital invites you to learn more:

"Alzheimer's Disease-Have you Thought About A Gift You Can make After Death?

Speaker: Arlene Lawton, RN
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Allen Hospital
Thayer Conference Room B
5141 Broadway at 220th Street
New York, N.Y. 10034

*Registration required. Please call 212-932-5844 to register.
Participants must be 60 or older to attend.
Participation is free of charge.


HealthOutreach at The Allen Hospital of New York Presbyterian Hospital invites you to learn more about:

"2010 Update on Prostate Cancer: what you need to know?"

Speaker: Erik T. Goluboff, MD, FAC
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Allen Hospital
Thayer Conference Room
5141 Broadway at 220th Street
New York, N.Y. 10034

*Registration required. Please call 212-932-5844 to register.
Participants must be 60 or older to attend.
Participation is free of charge.

HealthOutreach at The Allen Hospital of New York Presbyterian Hospital invites you to learn more about:

"Nutrition Gluten Free Living: What you need to know?"
Speaker: TBA Clinical Dietitian
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Allen Hospital
Thayer Conference Room
5141 Broadway at 220th Street
New York, N.Y. 10034

*Registration required. Please call 212-932-5844 to register.
Participants must be 60 or older to attend.
Participation is free of charge.

DAY TRIPS
Jenkinsen's Boardwalk /Aquarium Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Cost: $87.00
Garlic Festival Saturday, September 25, 2010 Cost: $49.00
Give My Regards to Broadway/ Westbury Tuesday, November 9, 2010 Cost: $78.00
Call 212-932-5844 for more information
Reservations required, Payments are due a month before the date of trip

HEALTHOUTREACH ONGOING PROGRAMS:

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

HIICAP is a free & Confidential counseling service that can provide you with Comprehensive, current information to answer your questions about: Medicare Parts A &B coverage- Medigap or supplemental coverage-Medicare & Medicaid Fraud or Abuse-Medicare Savings programs (QMB, SLMB, QI)- Review doctor, hospital bills & help submit insurance claim forms, available in our office Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm by Betty Greene. Call 212 932-5844 to schedule your appointment.

BALANCE TRAINING:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pm. Enhance balance, strengthening and stretching.
BRAINERCISE:
Fridays 4:00pm-5:00pm. Learn more about brain maintenance. BELLY DANCING:
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm. (For women only) Come explore the art and health benefits of Middle Eastern dance.
TAI CHI CLASS:
Fridays from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Improve your health & vitality, learn movement meditation while searching the stillness.
YOGA CLASS:
Wednesdays from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Extra gentle yoga by chair exercise- progressing to mats.
Note : All above Exercises
A physician permission form is required participation in these programs. Classes are free.

NEEDLE ARTS/QUILTING GROUP:
Fridays 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Come and learn how to crochet, knit, quilt& participate in our ongoing projects.

ART CLASS:
Students of any level of experience or of no experience are welcome. General and one on one instruction will be provided. A nominal fee of $15 (Payable in advance). The class is on Saturday from 9:30am-3:00pm.
Schedule: June 12, 2010, July (no Class) August 14, 2010, September 25, 2010,
October 23, 2010 November 13, 2010 and December 18, 2010.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES:
PLEASE CALL 212 932-5844.



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