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Living Well, Living Strong: Free Health Fest and Fun Beats! (Fort Greene Park)
Saturday, May 17th at 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Music, Free Healthy Food, Free Blood Pressure/Prostate Cancer Test, Yoga, Screening, Onsite Medical , Giveaways, Raffles, Children’s Stories
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It’s the health event of the year for the community as Brooklyn Community Board 2 brings you “Living Well, Living Strong, Free Health Fest and Fun Beats, hosted by Fort Greene Park Conservancy! Get your services, get tested, and get ready for a fun day in the park! There will be music, free healthy food, a prostate screening truck (free PSA blood test!, not invasive), a DJ, medical professionals on site with practical services, blood pressure testing, a panel discussion on maternal health, kids’ activities, and so much more! Stay tuned as the agenda develops over the coming months! RSVP now and pick up a free gift bag* at the event!!
Rain Date: May 31.
Agenda
The event is scheduled to commence at 12 PM with the following agenda:
12:00 PM Commencement of event and services, Performance by P.S. 287 Choir
12:30 PM Performance by Fort Greene Steppers
1:00 PM Dignitaries and elected officials
1:30 PM Face Painting for Kids with Artist Derick Cross!
2:00 PM Panel Discussion on Maternal Health
3:00 PM Magician Show for the kids!
4:00 PM Conclusion of ceremonies
Panel: Managing Complications with the Pre-Natal Experience
This panel will discuss different complications that can arise during pregnancy.
Panelists:
- Dr. Wendy Wilcox, Chief Women’s Health Officer, NYC Health & Hospitals
- Yvette Byer-Henry, Certified Nurse Midwife, Brooklyn Hospital Center
- Dr. Michelle R. Bennett, Gynecologic Surgery, NYU Langone