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Franklin, public make a healthy connection
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Gary Shaw of the Valley Stream Fire Department handed out important emergency information.
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Leo Bermudez, of Valley Stream, had his cholestrol tested by Ernie Delouis of North Shore-LIJ Core Labs.
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Dave Nguyen came by the fair to have his blood pressure tested.
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Landon Aluito, 3, got a spider web from Joann Stanczak.
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Denise Jackbir-Padlan from the Orzac Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation demonstrated a practical medical use for the Nintendo Wii.
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Franklin Hospital held its annual health fair for the third straight year at Memorial Junior High School.
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Franklin Hospital hosted its annual Community Health Fair last Saturday. The event was held in the gymnasium at Memorial Junior High School for the third consecutive year. The theme of this year’s fair was “Making Healthy Connections.”
Members of the public were given a chance to pick up free information about a variety of topics including stroke and cancer awareness, medication safety, orthopedics and rehabilitation, lung and heart health, nutrition and what to do in an emergency. They also were able to speak with medical experts.
Additionally, guests could take advantage of numerous health screenings for glaucoma, hearing, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. There were also fun activities for children including face painting.
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