Northern Westchester Hospital Hosts Free Senior Health & Wellness Fair

From Northern Westchester Hospital:

MT. KISCO, NY – Maria Simonetti, Director of Community Health Education & Outreach at Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), is pleased to announce that the hospital will host a free Senior Health & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, from 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. at Chappaqua Crossing, 480 Bedford Road in Chappaqua, NY. The fair is being held with the support of New York State Senator Terrence Murphy and New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald.

Pharmacists, dietitians, yoga instructors, nurses, doctors, and many more will be on hand to share their expertise and advice, as well as conduct health screenings.

“Northern Westchester Hospital is inspired to host the Senior Health & Wellness Fair for seniors as well as their caregivers. Our goal is to empower seniors in the community by raising awareness about their health, and to prevent chronic conditions from worsening,” said Ms. Simonetti. “As we continue to celebrate our Centennial, we are so grateful for the support this year of New York State Senator Terrence Murphy and New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald. We are all committed to the health and wellness of our entire community.”

“One of my primary concerns is improving the quality of life for our senior citizens,” said Senator Terrence Murphy. “We want to recognize the many contributions senior citizens have made to our community through the years by showing them the services that are available to them as they get older. This health and wellness fair will help connect seniors with organizations and services that can help them remain healthy and independent.”

“I am pleased to be working with Northern Westchester Hospital to bring the Senior Health & Wellness Fair to our community once again,” said Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Mount Kisco). “This fair provides resources for seniors, families and caregivers alike. Northern Westchester Hospital deserves great credit for sponsoring this effort to address the broader health care needs of senior citizens.”

Activities will include:

• Pharmacy Brown Bag – bring your current medications and a NWH pharmacist will review the benefits as well as anything that should be avoided while taking medication;
• First Aid & Emergency Preparedness Tips;
• Balance & Falls Prevention;
• Chair Yoga/Stretching;
• Nutritional Counseling & Food Demonstration by Registered Dietitians;
• Health screenings including:
  
  • Blood pressure;
  • Cholesterol and glucose levels;
  • Osteoporosis/bone density tests.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Margaret Ribaudo, RN, (“Nurse Margaret”) at mribaudo@nwhc.net

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