"Celebrating America's Health Centers: Where ACCESS and QUALITY CARE Begin" is the theme for National Health Center Week 2009, being held August 9th-15th. National Health Center Week recognizes the service and contributions of Community, Migrant, Homeless and Public Housing Health Centers in providing access to affordable, high quality, cost-effective health care to medically vulnerable and underserved people in the U.S.
Join Community Healthcare Network in celebrating this week by stopping by one of the following health centers for a day of health and family fun! Free health screenings will be available for glucose, blood pressure, pregnancy and HIV.
Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center's
Third Annual Block Party and Health Fair
When: Tuesday, August 11 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: 999 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn 11208
More Info: Call (718) 277-8303 or email info@chnnyc.org
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No-cost Health Screenings and Center Tours
at Community League Health Center
When: Wednesday, August 12 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 1996 Amsterdam Avenue, New York 10032
More Info: Call (212) 781-7979 or email info@chnnyc.org
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Downtown Health Centers First Healthy Block Party
When: Friday, August 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: 150 Essex Street, New York 10002
More Info: Call (212) 477-1120 or email info@chnnyc.org
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Caribbean House Health Center
Back-to-School Health Fair
When: Wednesday, August 26th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
What: Stop by to schedule back-to-school physicals, have some fun and get a free health screening! Screenings include blood pressure, glucose, pregnancy and HIV counseling & testing.
Where: 1167 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn 11225
More Info: Call (718) 778-0198 or email info@chnnyc.org
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Ongoing Programs
Men's Health Clinic
When: The first and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Primary healthcare services for men in a male-centered environment.
Where: CHN's Helen B. Atkinson Health Center, 81 W. 115th Street, New York 10026
To Make An Appointment: Call (212) 426-0088
Mammogram Mondays
When: First Monday of each month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Mammograms for women ages 40 and older, with or without insurance who are New York City residents.
Where: In front of CHN's Helen B. Atkinson Health Center, 81 W. 115th Street, New York 10026
To Make An Appointmet: Call (212) 426-0088
