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Services & Specialty Centers
Health EducationComplete health care: that's our promise to this community. It's a promise you can count on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - and one that's based on our unique philosophy that the most efficient and effective health care is preventive, then curative and therapeutic. Last year, more than 12,000 people took advantage of this opportunity. The "arm" that delivers South Nassau's preventive medicine is its Community Medicine Department. Last year, more than 12,000 people took advantage of their comprehensive range of services and programs. CPR TrainingA designated American Heart Association (AHA) Community Training Center, we offer AHA courses in CPR including: Basic Life Support (BLS), Friends & Family, Heart Saver AED, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Renewals. These classes are held regularly at the Hospital and throughout the community. Health Events & ScreeningsOur year-round schedule of health events includes a program of free lectures which focus on a variety of health topics - including "Stress, Chronic Disease and the Immune System" and "What's the Skinny on Cholesterol and Trans Fatty Acids" - for all community members. We also sponsor educational conferences on cardiac health, Parkinson's disease and diabetes, Lamaze programs, smoking cessation and weight control programs, as well as Teddy Bear clinics. Supplementing our educational efforts, we also coordinate free:
To help you prepare for pregnancy, childbirth - and beyond - we also offer a Parent Child Education program through our Maternity Services department. Multi-Cultural & Outreach ServicesAs a member of the Nassau County Minority Health Task Force, we're committed to providing increased access to health care services for all community members. Our latest initiatives include:
Support GroupsSouth Nassau sponsors 19 disease-related support groups serving our community. Promoting health education and wellness, the support groups bring together health care experts and the community to address significant health issues in an intimate setting.
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