Health and Workshops

Prevent Cancer: Angela Matotek of the American Cancer Society, will discuss how to help prevent cancer, including: How to have an active lifestyle, maintaining a healthy weight, and maintaining a healthy diet. The presentation is Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m., at the Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

Quality of Life Screening: The Psychosocial Oncology Program of the Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center is conducting a survey study in order to learn about the physical and emotional stresses faced by cancer survivors. Participants will have to fill out questionnaires and have the opportunity to participate in free/low-cost programs and support services within the program. For more information, call (718) 430-2380.

Free Respite Program: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) is offering free after-school services to families with mentally retarded or developmentally disabled children ages 5 to 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. KHCC is also offering a Saturday Respite Program for ages 15 to 25, and on Sundays another Respite Program is provided for ages 18 to 65. Weekend Respite Program hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are held at the KHCC, 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace (near Sedgwick Avenue) at West 230th Street. To register or for more info, call Hanna Gabris at (718) 884-0700 ext. 202.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: The Alzheimer’s Association’s New York City : chapter provides a support group in Norwood for Spanish and English speaking caregivers who have relatives with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. The support group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5 to 6:15 p.m. For the location or more info, call Mark Goodwin at (718) 920-7377.

Breast Oncology Program: The Breast Oncology Living Daily Program also known as BOLD Living, offers a variety of free educational, support, and mind-body workshops. They are designed to empower and nurture breast cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones, but are open to all. For more information or to register, call (718) 430-3613 or visit outreach@aecom.yu.edu .


Epilepsy Seminars: A series of free epilepsy seminars will be held the second Wednesday of every month: Dec. 10 from 3 to 4 p.m., “EEG Testing: Procedure & Outcomes.” The seminars will be held at the Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group; Medical Pavilion, 4256-1 Bronx Blvd. For more information, contact Dawn Brace at (718) 654-6184 or dbrace@epilepsygroup.com.

In order to improve the support services for all those affected by cancer, the Psychosocial Oncology Program of the Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center is conducting a survey about the physical and emotional stresses related to surviving cancer. Open to all those whose lives have been touched by cancer, participants will fill out a short questionnaire and will have the opportunity to participate in free/low-cost programs and support services. For more information, call (718) 430-2380.

Aphasia Clinic Accepting New Clients: The Lehman College Speech and Hearing Center, which provides therapy on a sliding scale payment schedule, is now accepting new clients in its recently expanded aphasia clinic. The clinic will provide individual and group therapy sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.; group therapy sessions also take place on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Diagnostic and therapeutic sessions will be supervised by faculty members who are licensed by the NYS Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and certified by the ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association). For more information on enrolling in the aphasia clinic, call Wanda Adams at (718) 960-8138.

Doctors at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine are looking for Type 2 Diabetics on Metformin / Glucophage for Research Study.  (Read more...)

Blood Donor Shortage: The New York Blood Center is seeking blood donors. The recent heat wave caused several blood drives to be cancelled just as hospital demand for blood has increased. As a result, the Blood Center is experiencing a shortage. To schedule an appointment at any of the New York Blood Center locations in the Bronx and Hudson Valley visit www.nybloodcenter.org  or call (800) 933-BLOOD (2566).

Couples Needed for Research, The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is looking for healthy, monogamous couples of at least six months to participate in a research study in preventing sexually transmitted infections. Males will have three visits, females on hormonal contraception will have four visits; there will be monetary reimbursement. For more information, call Julie at (718) 430-3253.

The Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP) is now available for women and teens in the Bronx who are pregnant and meet certain income guidelines. The program, offered by the Montefiore Medical Center and the New York State Department of Health, provides medical care during pregnancy, delivery and for at least two months after delivery. The program is available at the Family Health Center (FHC), 360 E. 193rd St.; Comprehensive Health Care Center (CHCC), 305 E. 161st St.; & Comprehensive Family Care Center (CFCC), 1621 Eastchester Road. For more information, call (718) 933-2400, (718) 579-2500, or (718) 405-8040.

Free Programs for Cancer Patients: The Albert Einstein Cancer Center is offering two free research programs for patients with cancer. The Yoga-Based Cancer Rehabilitation Program includes 12 weeks of yoga classes as part of a research study to see if yoga can help patients with breast, lung and colorectal cancer. The Mind-Body Cancer Program includes eight weeks of mind-body groups as a part of a research study for patients with most types of cancer. Some restrictions may apply and both programs are taking place in the Bronx. For more information or to find out if you are eligible, call (718)-430-2380.

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