Mangano Announces Community Health Fair In Freeport

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano has announced that the County will host a community Health and Wellness Fair in Freeport on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Co-sponsored by the Village of Freeport and Nassau University Medical Center, the fair will be held at Cow Meadow Park, 701 Main Street, from 11:00AM to 4:00PM.

The event is free to the public and will feature free health screenings including mammograms, and stroke, glaucoma, renal, podiatry, HIV, and cervical screenings, and will also provide information on diabetes, nutrition and other preventive health measures. In addition to live music performances, a healthy BBQ lunch will also be served.

“It is so important for all of us be proactive and informed when it comes to our health,” said County Executive Mangano. “I thank the Village of Freeport and Nassau University Medical Center for joining Nassau County in our goal of keeping Nassau residents healthy.”

For more information contact Carlos Alvarez at Nassau University Medical Center at (516) 546-4201.