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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NYC Health and Hospitals Hosts Dozens of Free Health Screening Fairs in October With a Focus on Prevention and Fitness Events Feature Exercise Classes, Diabetes & Weight Management, Cooking Demos and a Raffle for Free Gym Guest Passes 
(New York, NY) - New York City Health and Hospitals (HHC) is inviting New Yorkers to take advantage of dozens of free health screening and education events this month as part of its 12th annual "Take Care New York" campaign to improve the overall health of New York City communities. The health system’s 11 hospitals and dozens of neighborhood centers will host events in every borough to focus on prevention and fitness. Children and adults can join exercise classes, participate in healthy cooking demonstrations and learn more about weight management and preventing obesity. NYC Health and Hospitals health fairs will also offer flu shots and a variety of prevention and screening tests for illnesses and chronic diseases affecting the public, including obesity, high blood pressure, depression, asthma, HIV, cancer and more. New Yorkers can dial 311 or visit www.nyc.gov/hhc for a complete list of "Take Care New York" events in their neighborhood. This annual event attracted more than 8,000 New Yorkers last year and many were connected to follow-up care for chronic diseases that were previously undiagnosed. "We want to empower all New Yorkers, without exception, to take control of their health, adopt healthy eating habits and aim to achieve the best level of fitness possible, " said Dr. Machelle Allen, HHC’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer. "Excess body weight puts people at increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, arthritis and cancer. Exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s good for the body and has also been proven to reduce stress. And it doesn’t take much time or require any special equipment. A few minutes of exercise a day can save your life or the life of someone you love." NYC Health and Hospitals health services are available to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Those without health insurance will get help on-site to apply for any health insurance plan for which they may qualify or to otherwise access affordable healthcare services at HHC hospitals and clinics. Participants can also learn more about the health system’s MetroPlus Health Plan, and what benefits are available under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In New York City, over 50 percent of adults and 40 percent of children are overweight or obese. The obesity epidemic strikes hardest in communities already suffering from health and economic disparities, particularly black, Latino and low-income communities where the rate of overweight and obesity reaches 70 percent in some neighborhoods. NYC Health and Hospitals “Take Care New York” events and locations: BRONX Belvis Diagnostic & Treatment Center Lincoln Medical Center Jacobi Medical Center Atrium Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Center North Central Bronx Hospital Lobby Lobby BROOKLYN Kings County Hospital Center East New York Diagnostic & Treatment Center Woodhull Medical Center Councilman Treyger's Office Councilman Deutsch's Office Councilman Colton's Office MANHATTAN Bellevue Hospital Center Gouverneur Health Smith Communicare Center Harlem Hospital Center Esplanade Gardens Metropolitan Hospital Center Eddie's Hair Salon Renaissance Health Dyckman Health Center St. Nicholas Child Health Center Drew Hamilton Center Sydenham Health Center QUEENS Elmhurst Hospital Center STATEN ISLAND Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center & Home Campus Walk Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Luncheon
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