South Nassau Communities Hospital's 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair is One Healthy Way to Start the Day

Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Oceanside, NY, September 21, 2011 --(PR.com)-- It will be “One Healthy Way” to spend the day when South Nassau Communities Hospital holds its 20th Annual “Communities for a Cure” Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair on Sunday, September 25 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, a Multi-cultural Health Fair will feature over 80 tables with displays from departments of the hospital and community agencies. Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided and tickets will be sold for a drawing for raffle prizes. There is no fee for parking or admission to the Health Fair. Proceeds from the run and raffles will benefit South Nassau’s Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Day-of-race registration is $25.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the Fun Run.

The major sponsors of the event include: Complete Women’s Imaging, Inc.; Hospice of New York; KJOY 98.3 FM; TD Bank; Bethpage Federal Credit Union; and The Bristal Assisted Living.

For more information or to register, call 516-377-5370.

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South Nassau Communities Hospital
Damian J. Becker
516-377-5370
southnassau.org
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