SUNY Downstate to Hold Annual University Hospital at Downstate Health Fair May 17
May 2, 2014
Brooklyn, NY – SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s University Hospital at Downstate will hold its 28th annual community health fair at its Central Brooklyn location in East Flatbush, Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The fair is in recognition of National Hospital Week, whose theme this year is "Compassion, Innovation, Dedication: The Commitment Continues.” The event will take place in front of the hospital, at 445 Lenox Road, between E. 35th and E. 37th Streets.
National Hospital Week celebrates the men and women who, day in and day out, remain committed to improving the health of their communities through compassionate care, constant innovation, and unwavering, unmatched dedication.
This year’s health fair will feature free health information and screenings – asthma, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, prostate, breast exam, pap test, colon cancer test, hearing test, vision and glaucoma screening, stroke screening, HIV testing, height and weight measurements, and more – as well as free refreshments, giveaways, and raffle gifts. There will be entertainment for people of all ages, including face painting, tap dancers, clowns, a DJ, pony rides, fitness and exercise demonstrations, and music. For more information call 718-270-3739 or 718-270-8846.
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About SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn is one of four academic health centers (AMCs) in The State University of New York (SUNY) 64-campus system and the only SUNY AMC in New York City dedicated to health education, research, and patient care for the borough’s 2.7 million residents. Its flagship hospital, University Hospital at Downstate (UHD), is a teaching hospital and benefits from the expertise of Downstate’s exceptional medical school and world-class academic center research facilities. With a staff of over 800 physicians representing 53 specialties and subspecialties, Downstate offers comprehensive healthcare services to the community.
UHD provides high-risk neonatal and infant services, pediatric nephrology, and dialysis for kidney diseases and is the only kidney transplantation program in Brooklyn. Beyond its clinical expertise, Downstate houses a range of esteemed educational institutions, including its College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Graduate Studies, and School of Public Health. Downstate fosters innovation through its multifaceted biotechnology initiative, the Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT, which support early-stage and more mature biotech companies.