The Nassau Queens PPS (NQP) Partner Connection publication is meant to serve as a means of distributing pertinent information on events that may be of interest to you.
If you have questions or need more information about the events listed, please see the contact information listed within the event’s details. NQP does not have more information about events other than what is listed in this email.
If you would like to contribute event information to this publication, send an email to
info@nq-pps.org
.
Also, be sure to check your inbox for our monthly newsletter, NQP Pulse.
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Information Session on Prevent T2: A National Diabetes Prevention Program
St. Joseph Hospital's Diabetes Education Center will host a free information session on Prevent T2: A National Diabetes Prevention Program. This program will begin April 10 and is free for Catholic Health Services employees.
Date:
March 27
Time:
7:00 PM
Location:
St. Joseph Hospital, 4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714
To reserve your seat, please call 516-520-2500.
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Upcoming Outreach Training Institute Courses
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Enhancing Client Engagement and Compliance
Instructor: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC, MAC
Date:
April 4
Time:
9:00 AM - Noon
Location:
Outreach Training Institute Long Island Campus, 400 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
3 contact hours available
Fee: $40
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Crisis Prevention and
De-Escalation
Instructor: Liliane Drago, MA, CASAC, MAC
Date:
April 4
Time:
9:00 AM - Noon
Location:
Outreach Training Institute Long Island Campus, 400 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
3 contact hours available
Fee: $40
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Catholic Health Services Lung Cancer Screening Program
Catholic Health Services now offers a Lung Cancer Screening Program to current or former smokers. Part of the American College of Radiology’s Lung Cancer Screening Registry, the initiative offers low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening to those at high risk of developing lung cancer.
Under the Medicare-approved eligibility criteria, people are eligible for a lung cancer screening program if they meet the following criteria:
- Between the ages of 55 and 77
- Have a smoking history of at least 1 pack per day for 30 years (or 2 packs daily for 15 years)
- Are currently smoking or have quit smoking within the last 15 years
- Currently have no signs or symptoms of lung cancer.
The painless, non-invasive LDCT scan takes just 10 to 15 minutes to complete and does not require fasting, injections or medications. Most insurances and Medicare cover annual screening for eligible patients.
In addition to coordinating follow-up care based on national guidelines and established evidence-based practices, the program’s nurse navigators can answer questions and determine whether screening is right for you.
LDCT screening is provided at convenient locations across Suffolk and Nassau counties:
- St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown
- St. Charles Hospital, Port Jefferson
- Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip
- St. Joseph Hospital, Bethpage
- Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre
- St. Francis Diagnostic, East Hills
- St. Catherine & St. Charles Center for Health & Wellness, Commack
To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call 844-247-5864 or email
LUNG@chsli.org
to speak to a dedicated nurse navigator.
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2018 Postgraduate CASAC Scholarships Available
The Outreach Training Institute offers full scholarships to professionals interested in pursuing a CASAC credential, which can enhance your skills in working with populations affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Scholarships are supported by the Department of Health's Workforce Training Initiative at no cost to eligible candidates.
Eligibility requirements:
- Currently employed in a healthcare licensed facility (OASAS, OMH, DOH, etc.) based in the five boroughs of New York City
- Possess a Master's degree in an eligible behavioral health profession, including social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy, or psychotherapy/psychoanalysis
Dates:
- This is a 135-hour training course that takes six months to complete
- Classes in New York City begin in June, and scholarship seats are competitive
- Classes will be held at our Richmond Hill, Queens campus on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location:
Outreach Training Institute Queens Campus, 117-11 Myrtle Ave.,
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
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Free Community Health Screenings
Catholic Health Services of Long Island will continue to offer free Healthy Sundays each month to screen for obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other prevalent medical conditions. Free flu shots, blood pressure screenings and body mass index screenings will be administered. Educational materials are provided in Spanish and English. No registration is necessary.
Date:
April 8
Time:
9:30 AM - Noon
Location:
St. Hugh of Lincoln Church, 21 E. 9th St., Huntington Station, NY 11749
Date:
April 15
Time:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
St. Anne Church Lower Level, 88 2nd Ave., Brentwood, NY 11717
Date:
April 29
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location:
St. Rosalie Church, 31 Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11194
To learn more, please call 1-855-CHS-4500.
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Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Trainings
Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and reverse an opioid overdose during one of these upcoming Nassau County trainings. Free NARCAN kits will be distributed.
Date:
April 9
Time:
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location:
West Hempstead Library, 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead, NY 11552
Date:
April 16
Time:
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location:
Woodmere Fire Department, 20 Irving Place, Woodmere, NY 11598
Date:
April 18
Time:
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location:
Bayville Fire Department, 258 Bayville Ave., Bayville, NY 11709
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Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Educational Forum
Studies from rodents and humans have shed light on the effects of chemicals widely used in consumer products. This free public forum will describe the latest research identifying environmental risk factors for breast cancer, with a specific focus on environmental chemicals. Learn how to identify toxic environmental exposures that have been linked to breast cancer and how to avoid them by using safer alternatives in your home, work and school environment.
Speakers:
- Laura Vandenberg, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- Laura Weinberg, President, Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition
- Karen Miller, President, Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition
Date:
April 16
Time:
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location:
Alumni House at Adelphi University, 154 Cambridge Ave.,
Garden City, NY 11530
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The Basics of Psychopharmacology
Speaker: Frank Artusa,
BS Pharmacy, RPh
Date:
April 19
Time:
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location:
Zucker Hillside Hospital,
Sloman Auditorium, 75-59 263rd St., Glen Oaks, New York 11004
1 Contact Hour Available – Certificate Provided Upon Completion
Fee: $35
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Working with an Interpreter
Speaker: Roger Williams, LMSW
Date:
May 4
Time:
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location:
Zucker Hillside Hospital,
Sloman Auditorium, 75-59 263rd St., Glen Oaks, New York 11004
3 Contact Hours Available – Certificate Provided Upon Completion
No fee
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Big Hearts Walk for St. Mary's Kids
Walk for St. Mary's Kids and support vital programs and services for New York's children with special needs and medically complex conditions.
Date:
April 29
Time:
10:00 AM (Registration at 9:00 AM)
Location:
Crocheron Park, 214-41 34th Ave., Bayside, NY 11361
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