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Queens Library HealthLink

Visit Queens Library to find out more about:

  • Free or low-cost cancer screening services through the New York State Healthy Living Partnership.
  • Access to cancer treatment at the Queens Cancer Center regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
  • American Cancer Society educational programming offered at community libraries.
  • Programs on early detection for you and your family
  • How you can get involved

For more information about Queens Library HealthLink or for cancer information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.

Queens Library HealthLinks includes:

Community libraries will join in the effort, serving as outlets for health outreach. They will partner and work closely with other organizations in the community, such as churches, community agencies, and local businesses.

Community libraries will be linked to information and health services through the American Cancer Society and at the Queens Cancer Center.

Specialized staff with expertise in health and community organizing (HealthLink Specialists) will work with neighborhood residents to identify community health priorities and needs.

The Queens Library HealthLink is a collaborative initiative of Queens Library, the American Cancer Society, the Queens Cancer Center of Queens Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. It is a five-year federally funded research project based in Queens Library that will explore the potential to partner with libraries as a vehicle for community health outreach to fight cancer. The goal of the Queens Library HealthLink is to increase access to cancer screening and care among medically underserved communities in Queens. The Queens Library HealthLink will build on the already strong relationships that QBPL has within the neighborhoods it serves.

Program Schedule:


Far Rockaway Cancer Action Council Meeting   [Add to My Events] Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Want to learn about local organizations and the services they have to offer? Join the Far Rockaway Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Far Rockaway. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
11/25/09 1:00PM   Far Rockaway
Long Island City Cancer Action Council Meeting   [Add to My Events] Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Join the Long Island City Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Long Island City. We meet in the Adult Learning Center's Conference Room. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
12/07/09 1:00PM   Long Island City
Baisley Park Cancer Action Council    [Add to My Events] Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Join us for the next Baisley Park Cancer Action Council meeting! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Far Rockaway. Questions? Contact 718-990-5197.
12/07/09 6:00PM   Baisley Park
Flushing Cancer Action Council Meeting   [Add to My Events] Want to know how you can improve health in your neighborhood? Join the Flushing Cancer Action Council! We are a group of community leaders who discuss community health issues and make plans for action in Flushing. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in the IRC Conference Room on the third floor. Questions? Contact 718-990-5102.
12/17/09 3:00PM   Flushing