On April 27, 2016, Flushing Hospital Medical Center was the sole hospital provider at the first of many health and wellness seminars in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. The event was hosted at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston.
After months of planning, a full day of screenings and workshops were offered to educate the over 150 Priests who attended.
The workshops focused on behavioral health, hypertension, stroke prevention, nutrition and managing diabetes. Blood pressure, vision, medication counseling, hearing, skin and foot wound care as well as oral cancer checks were some of the health screenings provided at the event.
Dr. Alexander Kintzoglou, Chairman of Flushing Hospital’s Department of Medicine participated in the mid-day panel discussion entitled Health and Wellness among Faith Leaders. During the discussion, Father Bryan Carney, from Pastoral Care at FHMC, applauded the hospital for reaching out to his colleagues. Robert Levine, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer responded, “The hospital and our wonderful team of employees are always looking for opportunities to further improve the health of our community!”
Overall, the event was a success. Those in attendance thanked Flushing Hospital’s leadership and staff for their work, dedication and demonstration of compassion.