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The event is designed to educate the community about the resources available to help them understand and manage their personal health. New Rochelle residents and residents of neighboring communities can enjoy food, prizes, blood pressure screenings, face painting and balloons for the kids and plentiful health information. The health fair coincides with Westmed’s one-year anniversary in New Rochelle.
Participants in addition to Westmed include:
Visiting Nurse Service NY, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, New York Sports Club, Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division (Weill Cornell Geriatric Psych Program), ElderServe Safe Center for Seniors, New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, VNA Hudson Valley Home Palliative Care program, Down to Earth Farmers Market, New Rochelle, Cryo-Cell International Inc., Westfair Rides/New Rochelle Cares, CenterLight Healthcare, Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, New Rochelle BID/ New Rochelle Grand Market, Teva Pharmaceuticals, A Dignified Life LLC, Gilda's Club, Life Focus Nutrition and Linda Arpino & Associates Inc.
“We hope that New Rochelle residents and neighbors will enjoy this event,” said Dr. Barney Newman, Westmed’s medical director. “Westmed is proud to be recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, where patients have an ongoing, healthcare relationship with their doctor and medical team. At the heart of a strong medical home is an integrated medical neighborhood, where patients experience seamless transitions between providers and community resources to achieve the greatest possible benefit.”
Parking for the Health Fair will be available in the New Roc City garage located across the street from Westmed. Public transportation is also available.
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