Health and Workshops
Norwood Food Co-op,
Join the Norwood Food Coop (share
prices vary according to family size) and
choose from fresh organic vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs, cheese and
yogurt, from June to November,
all for less than green market prices, in exchange for a few hours’ work
with other coop members. The coop accepts SNAP/EBT/food stamps and has
installment payment plans. Registration
deadline is April 26, For more information or to
register, visit
www.norwoodfoodcoop.org .
The Bronx CB
3 Education Fair in collaboration with CEC 12 and Bronx
Lebanon Hospital will be held on May 4, 2013.
11 AM - 3 PM , at Louis Nine
Blvd. (Btw. Boston Rd. & E. 170th Bronx, NY.). This street fair give
families an opportunity to meet staff and students from District 12
Schools. Live Entertainment, Rides, Music, Free
Refreshments, Health Screenings, Health Insurance Access
Information & more.
Click Here for flyer...
P.S. x33
Hosts 21st Annual Health Fair: The Timothy Dwight School,
2424 Jerome Ave., hosts its annual Health Fair,
Friday, May 17 from 8:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in its schoolyard. Activities include face painting, arts and
crafts, library card registrations, and information on health insurance
and overall health. To participate, send an email to
hsantia2@schools.nyc.gov
. Participating agencies will be provided with
table/chairs and light refreshments. For more information, call (718)
584-3926.
Stop Smoking
Program at North Central Bronx Hospital,
3424 Kossuth Ave., offers free group counseling and nicotine replacement
therapy for smokers looking to quit. No appointments are needed or
required, walk-ins are welcome. The smoking cessation program runs
weekdays at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. in room 13A12. For information, call
(718) 519-2425/2490.
Text for Health Tips
- Montefiore Medical Center has created a
new text
messaging program called “Bronx4Bronx”
in an effort to help Bronx residents take better care of
themselves. Bronx4Bronx delivers
health tips and information via text message three times a week to its
users. The program is available in English and
Spanish, and users can opt in or out at any time. To receive
health messages, text Bx4Bx to 32075 (for Spanish, text Bx4BxS to
32075). For more information, visit
www.montefiore.org/bx4bx
Alzheimer’s Support Group: The Alzheimer’s Association’s New York
City : chapter provides a support group in Norwood
for Spanish and English speaking caregivers
who have relatives with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia.
The support group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month
from 5 to 6:15 p.m. For the location or more info, call Mark
Goodwin at (718) 920-7377.
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These programs are
open to patients from any hospital, private doctor's office
etc. in the NY area. |
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Free Meditation for Breast Cancer
Survivors: The Montefiore-Einstein Cancer
Center is offering a free 20-week course on meditation
and stress management for breast cancer survivors. The
course is part of a research study. To register or learn
more, call Kimala Harris at (718) 430-2380 or e-mail
kah2019@med.cornell.edu |
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Medicine Programs for Cancer Patients: The
Psychosocial Oncology Program at The Monteefiore-Einstein
Cancer Center is offering two free research programs for
patients with cancer. The Yoga-Based Cancer Rehabilitation
Program includes 12 weeks of yoga to see if yoga can help
patients with breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. A
certified yoga instructor teaches classes in both English
and Spanish. The Mind-Body Cancer Program includes 8 weeks
of Mind-Body groups (The Stress Management Education Group
and the Spiritual Support Group) for patients with most
types of cancer. Some restrictions apply to these groups,
which have been specifically designed by a psychologist and
an oncologist. For more info and to find out
eligibility, call (718) 430-2380. |
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Oncology
Workshop Program: The Bronx Oncology Living
Daily Program also known as BOLD Living, offers a
variety of free educational, support, and mind-body
workshops. They are designed to empower and nurture all
cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones, but are open to
all. For more information or to register, call (718)
430-3613 or visit
cancersupport@aecom.yu.edu . |
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Quality of Life Screening:
In order to improve the support services for all those
affected by cancer, the Psychosocial Oncology Program of
the Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center is conducting a
survey about the physical and emotional stresses related to
surviving cancer. Open to all those whose lives have been
touched by cancer, participants will fill out a short
questionnaire and will have the opportunity to participate
in free/low-cost programs and support services. For more
information, call (718) 430-2380. |
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Be Smart Quit
Smoking Program: (open to anyone interested in
quitting smoking) The Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center
is offering a low cost 8-session smoking cessation program
created by a Health Psychologist. This program includes a
warm, supportive atmosphere, pharmacotherapy discussion,
self-hypnosis and relaxation training, guest speakers, tips
for breaking the habit, tools for conquering urges and
temptations, and free nicotine replacement therapy. Groups
meet at various Montefiore Medical Center locations in
the Bronx; day and evening groups available. If you
would like to get a new perspective on healthy living,
please call us at 718-430-2697. |
Child Abuse
Helpline: The Parent Information Resource Center offers
a 24-hour counseling and information hotline on child abuse issues.
Confidential help is available in English and Spanish for parents,
family members and friends at (800) 342-7472. For more info,
visit
www.preventchildabuseny.org
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