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NewYork-Presbyterian Announces Next Set of Community Events throughout Westchester
NewYork-Presbyterian announced a series of community events available to the public in the month of January.
Westchester County, N.Y. - (January 9, 2017) – NewYork-Presbyterian announced a series of community events available to the public in the month of January. From a meet the doctor event to a one dish wonders cooking class, there is much to learn at NewYork-Presbyterian’s campuses in Westchester.
The following events are presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, 55 Palmer Ave. Bronxville, NY:
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After-Treatment Cancer Survivorship Support Group
January 10, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Learn about possible late effects of treatment and what can be done to help. Meetings are free and open to all who have had a diagnosis of cancer regardless of where treatment was received.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Lobby Conference Room
Registration: 914-787-5997
Meet the Doctor
January 17, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
If you are obese, suffer from diabetes or another chronic health problem due to being overweight, join us for a free presentation on weight loss options featuring NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital doctors, dietitians and other health professionals. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Lake Isle Country Club, 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester
Registration: 914-787-5000
Breast Cancer Support Group
January 19, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join us for an interactive and educational meeting for breast cancer patients and their loved ones. Meetings feature guest speakers and are led by Kate Gutekunst, RN, Oncology Nurse Navigator.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital Lobby Conference Room
Registration: 914-787-5997
The following events are presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY:
Physician in the Kitchen: Healthy Cuban Food
January 12, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Dr. William Higgins, Ellen Higgins, FNP, and Chef Emilie Berner will create traditional dishes from Cuba utilizing fresh produce and pantry staples. Learn how to make a few healthy substitutions and prepare authentic Cuban meals that are good for you and taste great.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: FREE
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
One Dish Wonders
January 17, 12:00 pm -1:30 pm
Back by popular demand! If you’re a busy individual or simply hate doing dishes, this class is for you. Learn to cook flavorful dinners that use only one pot. Clean up has never been so easy, and dinner so tasty!
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” How Common is Heartburn and GERD?
January 19, Noon – 1:00 pm
Presenter: Frank Turchioe, MD, Gastroenterologist
More than 60 million American adults experience heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) once a month and more than 15 million adults suffer daily. Learn about recommended lifestyle and dietary changes aimed at decreasing symptoms and reducing potential damage to the lining of the esophagus. Complimentary light lunch provided.
Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Ground Floor Conference Room
Cost: FREE
Registration: Call 914-734-3159; seating is limited
Plant Power: a Lesson in Anti-Inflammatory Foods
January 20, 11:30 am -1:00 pm
In this class we will discuss what inflammation is and the various ways it manifests in the body. You will learn which foods to eat, which to avoid, and strategies to comfortably transform your everyday approach to eating.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Foods for the Chinese New Year
January 26, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us to learn about Chinese cuisine and how to prepare some traditional dishes for the holiday, such as dumplings, summer rolls, sticky rice, and sauces.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Nourishing your Thyroid
January 30, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
In honor of National Thyroid Awareness Month, this class will focus on the thyroid. Did you know that an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease? We will discuss Hyper and Hypo thyroid, as well as the best and worst foods for your thyroid.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
Cleansing Soups and Stews
January 31, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Cleanse your body gently, and support weight loss with soups and stews! Nothing beats a warming bowl of soup or a stew loaded up with vegetables. Learn how to fill your bowls with nutritious and delicious soups for the season.
Location: The Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen, 1992 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY
Cost: $15
Registration: 914-734-3780 or teachingkitchen@hvhc.org
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 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
NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the nation’s most comprehensive healthcare delivery networks, focused on providing innovative and compassionate care to patients in the New York metropolitan area and throughout the globe. In collaboration with two renowned medical school partners, Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, ground-breaking research and clinical innovation.
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.
NewYork-Presbyterian is one of the largest healthcare providers in the U.S. Each year, nearly 29,000 NewYork-Presbyterian professionals deliver exceptional care to more than 2 million patients.
For more information, visit www.nyp.org and find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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