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NewYork-Presbyterian Announces Next Set of Community Events throughout Westchester
Several Heart Health Events Slated for American Heart Month
Westchester County, N.Y. - (January 24, 2017) – NewYork-Presbyterian announced a series of community events available to the public in the month of February. From free screenings to cooking classes, many of this month’s events are focused on heart health throughout NewYork-Presbyterian’s campuses in Westchester.
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The following events are presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, 1980 Crompond
Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY:
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Healthy Heart Fair POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
February 9, 9:00 am-Noon
Commit to get heart healthy this year! Cardiologists, primary care physicians and stroke specialists will be on hand to share information and answer questions. Free screenings are available and experts will teach about the importance of nutrition, physical therapy and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid risks associated with heart disease. Enjoy light refreshments; giveaways and raffles will be held.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Main Lobby
Cost: FREE
Registration: No registration required.
Chocolate Making Workshop
February 10, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Shower your loved ones (and yourself) with the gift of homemade chocolate! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn how to make chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder, flourless chocolate cake, healthy chocolate fudge, and chocolate bark.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Valentine’s Day Cooking
February 14, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
This Valentine’s Day join Chef Adam Strauss in cooking a special Valentine’s meal that features the color red. In this home-style cooking class, students will prepare a salad using an unlikely ingredient: strawberries! Students will also prepare pizza, an entrée and a dessert to make an incredible meal.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
“Lunch and Learn” lecture: Stroke -What You Need to Know with Dr. Yael Rappeport
February 15, Noon–1:00 pm
Dr. Yael Rappeport, a neurologist with NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley and a member of the American Academy of Neurology, will discuss the signs and symptoms of stroke, types of treatments, steps to take for prevention, and the latest research findings. A complimentary light lunch will be available.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Ground Floor Conference Room
Cost: FREE
Registration: 914-734-3159
Mexican Cooking Made Simple
February 16, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Love the flavors of Mexican cuisine, but don’t love spending hours in the kitchen? This class is for you! Enjoy the flavors of Mexican cuisine, made simple and healthy, while learning how to use traditional ingredients, such as platanos, jicama, and tomatillos.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Physician in the Kitchen: Cooking for Heart Health
February 17, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
In honor of Heart Health Awareness month, join Dr. James Trapasso, a primary care physician with NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley, and Chef Emilie Berner for a unique class featuring heart supporting tips and advice, as well as a cooking demonstration highlighting heart healthy foods. A lunch, prepared together, will be served.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Diabetic Friendly Cooking
February 22, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Jennifer Stack, author, certified Diabetes educator, Associate Professor at The Culinary Institute of America, and Registered Dietician, will teach diabetic friendly recipes and cooking tips to improve your blood glucose control and reduce your risk for heart disease, while still celebrating delicious food. Learn to make meals that satisfy using fiber-rich foods, along with heart healthy fats.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Mediterranean Meals for a Healthy Heart
February 24, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
One of the best diets for promoting heart health, the Mediterranean Diet, is heart supportive, and downright delicious. Featuring healthy fats, delectable vegetables, and lean proteins, this is a diet anyone can enjoy. You’ll learn the principles of the Mediterranean Diet and how to cook an easy meal that can lower your risk of heart disease.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Cooking for Seniors
February 28, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
As we grow older, our bodies change. Many of these changes affect the way our body reacts to the food that we eat. In this class you will learn a few tips that will help you cook safe, nutritious, and delicious meals for seniors. A lunch, prepared together, will be served.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
The following events are presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, 55 Palmer Ave. Bronxville, NY:
National Wear Red Day Celebration
February 3, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
In observance of National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital invites you to take charge of your health. Participate in free health screenings; learn hands-only CPR; and find out how you can prevent heart disease.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Main Lobby
Cost: FREE
Registration: No registration required.
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
February 8, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
This support group meeting is for anyone who has already had weight-loss surgery and for people considering bariatric surgery options. Group leaders from the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery of Columbia University Medical Center at NYP Lawrence Hospital will facilitate a discussion of dietary changes and strategies to help patients adjust to their new healthy lifestyle. Participants will also learn from, share information and support each other.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Lobby Conference Room
Cost: FREE
Registration: 914-787-4000
Breastfeeding Support Group
February 13, 10:00 am-Noon
The Breastfeeding Support Group offers a time for new mother's to learn from each other and receive professional guidance from Judy McArdle, NYP Lawrence Hospital's Lactation Counselor. Meetings are open to all, regardless of where you have given birth.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Lobby Conference Room
Cost: FREE
Registration: No registration required.
Look Good Feel Better
February 27, 10 am-12 pm
This program is designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. You will learn specific techniques to help you look and feel your best while undergoing treatment.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital’s Cancer Center Conference Room
Cost: FREE
Registration: 1-800-227-2345
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
Founded in 1889 by the Helping Hand Association, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, located in Cortlandt Manor, New York, serves residents of the Hudson Valley and Westchester County. The 128-bed facility provides a wide range of ambulatory care and inpatient services with 420 physicians on staff in 62 specialties. The hospital is home to the region’s only "No Wait" emergency department, which sees more than 40,000 visits per year. The hospital’s Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, the first of its kind in the region, provides patients with access to an extraordinary level of expertise and resources, including highly skilled and dedicated oncologists from ColumbiaDoctors, the faculty practice of Columbia University Medical Center, Medical oncology, radiation oncology, the infusion center and support services are centrally located in one building on the Cortlandt Manor campus. NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital has received a string of national awards for patient satisfaction as well as clinical excellence, including the Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey to Ambulatory Surgery in 2014 and 2015 for patient experience. For more information, visit www.nyp.org/hudsonvalley or call 914-737-9000.
NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital
Founded in 1909, NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital has a long and well-established history of providing superior healthcare to the residents of southern Westchester County and its surrounding communities. The 288-bed hospital joined the NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital Network in 2014 and offers a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, a renovated Maternity Department and an Emergency Department providing emergency care to approximately 42,000 people annually. A new, state-of-the-art comprehensive Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons with Commendation, offers infusion, radiation therapy and support services. NYP Lawrence Hospital provides additional support and care to area residents through NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester, a multispecialty physician practice, as well as ColumbiaDoctors, the faculty practice of Columbia University Medical Center.
For more information, visit www.nyp.org/lawrence or call 914-787-1000.
NewYork-Presbyterian
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NewYork-Presbyterian has four major divisions: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is ranked #1 in the New York metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report and repeatedly named to the magazine’s Honor Roll of best hospitals in the nation; NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital Network is comprised of leading hospitals in and around New York and delivers high-quality care to patients throughout the region; NewYork-Presbyterian Physician Services connects medical experts with patients in their communities; and NewYork-Presbyterian Community and Population Health features the hospital’s ambulatory care network sites and operations, community care initiatives and healthcare quality programs, including NewYork Quality Care, established by NewYork-Presbyterian, Columbia and Weill Cornell.
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