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Doctors at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine are looking for Type 2 Diabetics on Metformin / Glucophage for Research Study.  (Read more...)

Tetanus Vaccine for Middle Schoolers: MS 80 has announced that all students entering 6th or 7th grade in the 2008-09 school year and who are 11 years or older must receive the tetanus booster (“Tdap”) vaccine. For more info, please read a letter to parents on the Office of School Health’s website Here or call Miriam Alejandro at 646-359-9873.

Blood Donor Shortage: The New York Blood Center is seeking blood donors. The recent heat wave caused several blood drives to be cancelled just as hospital demand for blood has increased. As a result, the Blood Center is experiencing a shortage. To schedule an appointment at any of the New York Blood Center locations in the Bronx and Hudson Valley visit www.nybloodcenter.org  or call (800) 933-BLOOD (2566).

Couples Needed for Research, The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is looking for healthy, monogamous couples of at least six months to participate in a research study in preventing sexually transmitted infections. Males will have three visits, females on hormonal contraception will have four visits; there will be monetary reimbursement. For more information, call Julie at (718) 430-3253.

The Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) is now available for women and teens in the Bronx who are pregnant and meet certain income guidelines. The program, offered by the Montefiore Medical Center and the New York State Department of Health, provides medical care during pregnancy, delivery and for at least two months after delivery. The program is available at the Family Health Center (FHC), 360 E. 193rd St.; Comprehensive Health Care Center (CHCC), 305 E. 161st St.; & Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC), 1621 Eastchester Road. For more information, call (718) 933-2400, (718) 579-2500, or (718) 405-8040.

Free Programs for Cancer Patients: The Albert Einstein Cancer Center is offering two free research programs for patients with cancer. The Yoga-Based Cancer Rehabilitation Program includes 12 weeks of yoga classes as part of a research study to see if yoga can help patients with breast, lung and colorectal cancer. The Mind-Body Cancer Program includes eight weeks of mind-body groups as a part of a research study for patients with most types of cancer. Some restrictions may apply and both programs are taking place in the Bronx. For more information or to find out if you are eligible, call (718)-430-2380.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, The Alzheimer’s Association’s New York City chapter provides a support group for Spanish and English speaking caregivers who have relatives with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia in Norwood. The support group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5 to 6:15 p.m. For exact location or more information, call Mark Goodwin at (718) 920- 7377.

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 

Free Nicotine Patches:  Bronx BREATHES, a smoking cessation program based at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, offers free nicotine patches and telephone counseling to help in quitting. Residents interested in getting help can visit North Central Bronx Hospital, 3424 Kossuth Ave., or call the New York State Smokers Quitline, at (866) NY-QUITS. For more info about Bronx BREATHES, call (718) 430-2988 or visit http://www.bronxbreathes.org 

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