Health Screenings Coming To Huntington's LI Cares Food Pantry: Info

HUNTINGTON STATION, NY — The Catholic Health mobile outreach bus is set to provide free health screenings for people over 18 at the Long Island Cares food pantry in Huntington Station.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at the pantry, located at 220 Broadway, Huntington Station.

The truck will offer a brief cardiac history; blood pressure and BMI screenings; simple blood tests for cholesterol and glucose; health education; referrals as needed; and resources for those without insurance.

"The Catholic Health Mobile Outreach Bus is an opportunity for all those that are interested to getting a glimpse of their overall health," Harrison Smith, coordinator at the Long Island Cares Huntington Station pantry, told Patch. "It’s a great service to the community and Long Island Cares is proud to partner with Catholic Health once again."

The key to bending the curve in diseases is early detection, said Lawrence Eisenstein, MD, MPH, FACP, VP, and chief of community and public health for Catholic Health.

"By bringing our Mobile Clinical Units out to the communities we serve, we can better assess the needs and health status of this community. If we detect health issues, we provide them with useful medical education and guide them to appropriate solutions where they can access exceptional care and treatment. And we provide that care regardless of their ability to pay for services. We want all Long Islanders to live a healthy life."