SelfHelp Austin Street Neighborhood Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: SelfHelp Austin Street

Date: 9/18/2019 

Address: 106-06 Queens Blvd. 

Number of Attendees: 19

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths,
unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take
a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise
awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury
prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors
that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes
everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor,
checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an
exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention
initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

PS 134 – Pedestrian Safety / Distracted Driving Workshop

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Organizer: PS 134

Date: 9/17/2019

Address: PS 134 – 109-36 204th St, Jamaica, NY 11412

Number of Attendees: 50

Participants: Fathers of Elementary School Students

Description:

Jamaica Hospital’s Injury Prevention Coordination, Alex Ariza, presented on pedestrian safety and distracted driving to the fathers of elementary school children at PS 134. The event was “Bring Your Father to School Day” which gave fathers a chance to get involved in their children’s academics and meet with teachers to get information on different resources and activities. 

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Parent Workshops

contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

Richmond Hill Block Association 46th Annual Park Fair

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Organizer: Richmond Hill Block Association

Date: 9/14/2019

Address: Forest Park

Number of Attendees: 200

Participants: All Ages

Description:

Jamaica Hospital’s Trauma Department participated in the health fair providing information on a number of injury prevention topics including falls prevention, pedestrian safety, fire safety, home safety, and Stop the Bleed.

To invite Jamaica Hospital Medical Center to your health fair contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

Catholic Charities Ozone Park Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: Ozone Park Senior Center

Date: 9/13/2019

Address: 103-02 101st Avenue

Number of Attendees: 29 

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

JSPOA Theodora Jackson Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: Theodora Jackson Senior Center

Date: 9/12/2019

Address: 92-47 165th Street

Number of Attendees: 42

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

JSPOA International Towers Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: JSPOA International Towers Senior Center

Date: 9/10/2019

Address: 90-20 170th Street

Number of Attendees: 19

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

FGC Teresa Moore Neighborhood Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: FGC Teresa Moore Neighborhood Senior Center

Date: 9/6/2019

Address: 2702 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn 11208

Number of Attendees: 20

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

Allen Community Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: Allen Community Senior Center

Date: 9/5/2019

Address: 166-01 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica 11434

Number of Attendees: 22

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

Brooks Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: Brooks Senior Center

Date: 9/4/2019

Address: 143-22 109th Avenue, Jamaica 11435

Number of Attendees: 20

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza
Injury Prevention Coordinator
aariza1@jhmc.org

Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center – Falls Prevention Workshop 2019

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Organizer: Bayside Senior Center

Date: 9/3/2019

Address: 221-15 Horace Harding Expressway, Bayside, NY 11364

Number of Attendees: 48

Participants: Senior Citizens

Description:

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To raise awareness, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division’s injury prevention coordinator, Alex Ariza, will discuss some of the risk factors that lead to falls and what one can do to manage them. This includes everything from home safety, reviewing medications with your doctor, checking your vision frequently with your eye doctor, and adopting an exercise program designed to increase strength and balance as you age.

To learn more about Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Fall Prevention initiatives contact:

Alex Ariza

Injury Prevention Coordinator

aariza1@jhmc.org