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Breaking the Stigma of HIV/AIDS in our Community (in Chinese and English)May, 16, 3:30PMWhat 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 |
Smoking: Why Is It So Hard to Quit?May, 16, 6:00PMMany 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 ScreeningDr. 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 |
To Drink or Not to Drink: What's in Your Beverage?May, 21, 2:00PMIn 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 | |||
Parker Adult Day Care and Your Health (in Chinese)May, 29, 1:00PMGet 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 SpeakersCome 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. Location: Corona Registration: Not required | |||
 Jun 3 6:30PM Wait, Can I Ask You Something? Communicating with Your Health Care ProfessionalLearn 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 Additional Event Dates/Locations This is a recurring event. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Sleep SoundlyJun, 4, 2:00PMIn 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 | |||
Moving for LifeJun, 18, 2:00PMMoving 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 | |||
Maximize Health: A Guide to Eating WiselyJun, 24, 6:30PMThe foods you eat play a huge role in your overall health. Find out to maximize health through nutrition. Location: Flushing Registration: Not required |
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