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Upcoming Free Health Fairs

Mary Bakija

Apr 17, 2012 — 1 min read

Over the next few weeks, there are some great opportunities to get your health questions answered for free. Several health fairs are coming up, with screenings from health professionals from all kinds of specialties. Please pass this info on to anyone you may know who could use it!

Sunday, April 22, 10am-4pm
Health Fair at the Council of Peoples Organization
1081 Coney Island Avenue
Free screenings courtesy of SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Multiple languages spoken, plus free refreshments and giveaways

Saturday, April 28, 1-4pm
Flatbush Community Health Fair
Flatbush YMCA, 1401 Flatbush Ave
Free screenings, counseling, workshops, kid’s activities, and more, via Councilmember Jumaane Williams
For more info, call 718-628-2900

Saturday April 28, 10am-3pm
Fourth Annual Health Fair
Middle School 2, 655 Parkside Ave
Free health screenings, dental check-ups, HIV/AIDS testing, and more, via the Flatbush Beacon Program, CB 17’s Block Associations Committee, and Councilmember Mathieu Eugene
For more info, call 718-287-8762

Sunday, May 6, 10am-5pm
Our Lady of Refuge Church’s 3rd Annual Health Fair
1087 Ocean Avenue
Assemblywoman Jacobs co-sponsors with Committed Citizens for Excellence in Youth education and Heath, Haitian Physicians Association, and Haitian American Leadership Council
For more info, call 718-434-2090

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