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May

16

3:30PM

Breaking the Stigma of HIV/AIDS in our Community (in Chinese and English)

What is HIV/AIDS? Find out about it and its impact on our community at this interactive workshop with speakers, games and discussion. Then win prizes as you test your knowledge of HIV/AIDS at the Wheel of Truth. The event will be held in Chinese and English.

Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required

May

16

6:00PM

Smoking: Why Is It So Hard to Quit?

Many people start smoking when they are young and quickly become addicted. Why is it so hard to quit? What role does the tobacco industry play? Find answers to these and other questions in a program presented by the HealthLink Northern Queens Cancer Action Council, Queens Quits and Queens Smoke-Free Partnership.

Location: Pomonok
Registration: Not required

May

17

4:00PM

Smart Moves to Sidestep Stroke: Information and Screening

Dr. Nurkia Angelina Mihu, an attending neurologist at Mount Sinai Queens, will discuss symptoms, early detection and the latest drugs being used to prevent and treat stroke. In addition, a nurse practitioner will review important information about blood pressure. Free blood pressure screenings, health information and giveaways will also be provided.

Location: Sunnyside
Registration: Not required

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May

21

2:00PM

To Drink or Not to Drink: What's in Your Beverage?

In this nutrition workshop presented by HealthLink and Cornell University Cooperative Extension NYC Nutrition & Health program, you will learn how much sugar is in common beverages, tips for reading nutrition-facts labels and how to use serving-size information to track your sugar consumption.

Location: Far Rockaway
Registration: Not required

May

23

5:00PM

Sexually Transmitted Infections (in Spanish)

This program is presented in collaboration with the AIDS Center of Queens County. For more information, call 718-426-2844.

Location: Corona
Registration: Not required

May

29

1:00PM

Parker Adult Day Care and Your Health (in Chinese)

Get advice on how you and your family can maintain good health.

Location: North Hills
Registration: Not required

May

29

5:00PM

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: A Community Education Program for Spanish Speakers

Come and learn more about patients’ rights and options for health coverage, including the new Affordable Care Act and its impact on cancer patients and families.
Speaker: Ana Juarbe, New York City's Human Resources Administration's Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHIA).
Due to limited space, please RSVP to: Laura Ortiz-Ravick (212- 376-4766 or laura.ortizmelendez@lls.org).
THIS PROGRAM WILL BE IN SPANISH ONLY!

Location: Corona
Registration: Not required

Jun

3

6:30PM

Wait, Can I Ask You Something? Communicating with Your Health Care Professional

Learn how to communicate better with your health care professional. 6:00PM - Ready, Set, Go: Maximizing your time with the doctor; 7:30PM - Talking through the Tough Stuff: Diagnosis, treatment and sexual health. Light refreshments will be served.

Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required

Jun

4

2:00PM

Sleep Soundly

In our fast-paced lives, we often overlook the need for adequate rest. It is estimated that millions of people are not getting the sleep they need. Learn possible techniques for getting a better night sleep naturally.

Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required

Jun

18

2:00PM

Moving for Life

Moving for Life uses Eastern and Western music and incorporates elements of qi gong and yoga to emphasize mind-body connections.

Location: Flushing
Registration: Not required

Jun

20

5:00PM

HIV/AIDS (in Spanish)

This program is presented in collaboration with the AIDS Center of Queens County. All are welcome. Come join us! For more information, call 718-426-2844.

Location: Corona
Registration: Not required