FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20th, 2024

MEDIA CONTACTS: Umberto Mignardi, Kevin Higgins, Michael Anderson (516) 869-7794

North Hempstead’s Project Independence to Partner with St. Francis Hospital to Provide Residents with FREE Health Screenings

St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus to Visit Locations within Town

North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the North Hempstead Town Board are proud to announce that Project Independence, the Town’s innovative aging-in-place initiative, is once again partnering with St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Program to provide residents with free health screenings.

The screenings, which will be offered at the St. Francis Outreach Bus, will include a brief cardiac history, a blood pressure screening, a blood test for cholesterol and diabetes with appropriate patient education, and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18. Appointments are not required.

Screenings will be held on:

• Friday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the “Yes We Can” Community Center, 141 Garden Street, Westbury
• Friday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park, 1601 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park
• Monday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Washington Adult Activities Center, 80 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
• Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fuschillo Park, Carle Road at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place
• Tuesday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck
• Wednesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury
• Thursday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manhasset Valley Residence, 155 East Shore Road, Manhasset

Dates and protocols are subject to change. Please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 before going to a location.