Senior Health & Awareness DayComing Up

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) reminds the community his 6th Annual Senior Health & Awareness Day is Thursday, October 25, 2007 , 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the David S. Mack Sports Complex at Hofstra University, Earl Ovington Blvd., Uniondale. Activities include senior health information, various health screenings, flu shots and information on senior programs such as elder care and long term health care insurance will be available on site.

Senior Citizen

Flu Vaccination Program

Flu shots will be dispensed in cooperation with Nassau University Medical Center, Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs and New Island Hospital. There is no out-of-pocket expense to seniors. Nassau County reserves the right to cancel or amend this program depending on vaccine availability.

Influenza immunizations are being offered to senior citizens age 60 and over and to the spouses of senior citizens. Pneumonia vaccine is being offered to persons 65 and older. Seniors need to bring a Medicare card or insurance card IF enrolled in such programs.

* Reservations are necessary and can be made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Tuesday, September 25th through Wednesday, October 24th, by calling Senator Hannon's Community Office at 516-739-1700 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Free screenings at Senior Health and Awareness Day include blood pressure screening, glaucoma, screening, posture screening and body composition analysis. No reservations are necessary for these screenings.

Senior Health & Awareness Day provides seniors with the opportunity to speak with representatives from various health care agencies and programs, as well as gather information on some of the most important health issues facing seniors today.

Senator Hannon said, "I encourage all seniors to come out and enjoySenior Health & Awareness Day. In order for us to maintain a healthy quality of life we must be conscious of our bodies' needs, and this event will provide the information and testing needed to enhance understanding of personal health."