The Tanger Outlet Center held their 8th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Oct. 6. Tanger donated %1 of sales to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society through this important event. As its primary charity, Tanger has contributed in excess of $1.1 million to the ACS since 1994.
Tanger's 29 outlet centers nationwide focus on the battle against breast cancer. Tanger's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign takes place now through Oct. 31, raising funds for the ACS and also raising awareness for the importance of early detection and for breast cancer research to find a much-needed cure for this dreadful disease affecting American families.
In addition, Breast Cancer Benefit Discount Booklets can be purchased with proceeds going to the fight against breast cancer. In light of the recent tragedy in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania, Tanger will be donating 50% of the Benefit Discount Booklet sales to the American Red Cross Relief Fund.
If you need more information on this important campaign, contact your local Tanger Outlet Center General Manager or call 1-800-4TANGER.
Cardiovascular risk reduction study
The Department of Community Medicine at South Nassau Communities Hospital is offering a cardiovascular risk reduction program for anyone with a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. An educational nutritional lecture will take place on Wed., Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the South Nassau's Albert Conference Room, located on the ground floor of the hospital.
Everyone attending the lecture will be invited to participate in a study to reduce cholesterol levels, reduce high blood pressure, reduce blood sugar and lose weight. The study includes private appointments with a registered dietician and the development of an individual diet, as well as having their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight checked after 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and one year.
For more information, call South Nassau's Department of Community Medicine at (516) 632-3980.
Free skin cancer screening
The Community Medicine Department of South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside will offer free skin cancer screenings by staff dermatologists on Wed., Nov. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Screenings are open to men and women over 25 years old, and recommended for those who are fair-skinned, work outdoors and have been sunburned.
For more information on the skin cancer-screening program, or to schedule an appointment for a free prostate cancer screening, call Community Medicine at (516) 632-3980.
A woman's heart
Among American women heart disease is the number one cause of death. Still, many consider it to be a man's disease. To raise the level of awareness among women of their coronary health, Jennifer Mieres, MD, director of nuclear cardiology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, was inspired to help produce the film "A Woman's Heart." It will air on Sun., Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. on PBS affiliate WLIW (channel 21).
"As a cardiologist, I am well aware that many women believe a heart attack just won't happen to them," says Dr. Mieres. "Sometimes it's too late for us to help them. That's why I've put my heart into this project. I'm confident that it will save lives, as well as empowering women to take charge of their heart health."
Other events and activities
Franklin Hospital Medical Center has issued a call for the community to join with its employees by participating in the hospital's blood drive set for Tues., Oct. 30, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the hospital's Shankman Auditorium, 900 Franklin Avenue. Noting that some 300 pints of blood a day are needed on Long Island, Franklin officials are encouraging donors to call (516) 256-6141 to make a pledge to donate... Alzheimer's Caregiver Conferences will be conducted by the Department of Community Medicine of South Nassau Communities Hospital, One Healthy Way, Oceanside in Conference Room #4, on the ground floor on Mon., Nov. 5, 1 to 3 p.m.; Tues., Nov. 13, 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and Mon., Nov. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. For information, call (516) 632-3980... Free flu vaccinations to residents over the age of 60 at the Green Acres Senior Center, 400 Flower Road, Valley Stream on Mon., Nov. 5, 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Shore Community Hospital at Plainview will hold its annual Community Health Fair on Sun., Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The hospital is located at 888 Old Country Road. Call (516) 719-3000.
