Prevention and Detection: October 2008
Prevention and Detection is a lesson that explains the concepts of prevention, early detection, and health screenings. It also prepares students for a field trip to a health screening event at one of the City's public hospitals or clinics during the month of October 2008. During the visit, students apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom. After the field trip, students reflect on their experiences and practice presenting information about health screenings to family, friends, and community members.

Download the 2008-2009 Prevention and Detection lesson plans
Download the 2008-2009 Prevention and Detection Field Trip Coordinator (in PDF )
NEW Feedback Form to be completed by Teachers
Get more information on free screenings available from HHC (the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation).

Success Stories from the Prevention and Detection Lesson
In October of 2007, over 1,000 adult learners from 18 adult education programs participated in the Prevention and Detection lesson. They took field trips to a hospital or clinic for free or low-cost health screenings. 

View highlights from the Prevention and Detection field trips:
Department of Education's School 2 at United Bronx Parents and Lincoln Medical Center
Department of Education's Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center and Harlem
Hospital SOBRO and Lincoln Medical Center

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