Friendship Senior Center Falls Prevention Workshop

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Organizer: Friendship Senior Center & Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Date: September 17th 2018

Address: 92-33 170th Street, Jamaica, NY 11433

Number of Attendees: 30

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, discussed 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.

This event was organized by Community Educator, Alex Ariza, of the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division and Kaitlyn Cooke of the Friendship Senior Center.

Get more information about future events and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Falls Prevention Programs by contacting:

Alex Ariza

Community Educator & Injury Prevention Coordinator

718.206.7168 | aariza1@jhmc.org

Friendship Senior Center Falls Prevention Workshop

Richmond Hill Park Fair 2018

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Organizer: Richmond Hill Block Association

Date: September 15th 2018

Address: Forest Park – Myrtle Avenue & Park Lane South Entrance

Number of Attendees: Over 200

Participants: All Ages

Description: 

The Richmond Hill Block Association hosted its 45th Annual Park Fair at Forest Park. The park fair included local vendors, carnival food, rides, games, live music, flea market, and raffles. Jamaica Hospital’s Injury Prevention Coordinator, Alex Ariza, participated giving out information on falls prevention, distracted driving, and home safety. The fair drew a diverse crowd of people from the community that gave JHMC the opportunity to interact and educate the public.

Richmond Hill Park Fair

Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center Falls Prevention Workshop

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Organizer: Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center & Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Date: September 14th 2018

Address: 220-01 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights, NY 11411

Number of Attendees: 80

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.

This event was organized by Community Educator, Alex Ariza, of the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division and Shannon Battle, Program Manager of the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center.

Get more information about future events and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Falls Prevention Programs by contacting:

Alex Ariza

Community Educator & Injury Prevention Coordinator

718.206.7168 | aariza1@jhmc.org

Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Center Falls Prevention

Kew Gardens Community Center Falls Prevention Workshop

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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’s Rehabilitation Department Therapists, Marylin Ramos, PT and Renee Card, OT 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.

This event was organized by Community Educator, Alex Ariza, of the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division and Rachel Epstein, Director of the Kew Gardens Community Center.

Get more information about future events and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Falls Prevention Programs by contacting:

Alex Ariza

Community Educator & Injury Prevention Coordinator

718.206.7168 | aariza1@jhmc.org

Kew Gardens Community Center Falls Prevention Workshop

Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center Falls Prevention Workshop

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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, discussed 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.

This event was organized by Community Educator, Alex Ariza, of the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Trauma Division and Pang Chu, Program Manager of the Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center.

Get more information about future events and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Falls Prevention Programs by contacting:

Alex Ariza
Community Educator & Injury Prevention Coordinator
718.206.7168 | aariza1@jhmc.org

Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center Falls Prevention Workshop

Annual Senior Fitness Day with Assemblywoman Michele Titus

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Organizers: Assemblywoman Michele Titus

Date: Saturday, September 8th 2018

Address: Springfield Park – Corners of 83rd Street and 147th Avenue

Participants: Senior Citizens

Number of Attendees: 16

Description:

For Senior Appreciation Month this September 2018, Assemblywoman Michele Titus organized a Senior Fitness Day  featuring different forms of group exercise including Zumba and a group walk around Springfield Park as well as presentations on healthy cooking. Jamaica Hospital’s Injury Prevention Coordinator, Alex Ariza, handed out education materials on Falls Prevention and Pedestrian Safety for Older Adults. Other participating vendors included St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, NYC Department for the Aging, Shape-Up NYC, and Ocean Bay Community Development Corporation.

Senior Fitness Day with Assemblywoman Michele Titus

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s 5th Annual Health Fair & Back to School Drive

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I Organizers: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center & Pentecostal Deliverance Center

Date:Saturday, August 25th 2018
Address:Pentecostal Deliverance Center – 198-02 Linden Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412
Participants:All Ages

Number of Attendees:Over 100

Description:

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s 5th Annual Health Fair & Back to School Drive, co-organized with Pentecostal Deliverance Center, took place on Saturday, August 25th 2018 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The health fair featured a number of Jamaica Hospital’s own staff who provided health screenings, presentations, demonstrations, and free giveaways to the St. Albans’ community.


The following list contains the participating JHMC departments involved during the event along with their contribution:


• Dr. Selwena Brewster, Emergency Department – Presentation on Hypertension & provided one-on-one health consultations.
• Dr. Kenneth Doughlin, Trauma Medical Director for the Department of Surgery – Presentation on Organ Donation & End of Life Care
• Vincent Barraco, Paramedic Supervisor, Pre-hospital Department – Presentation: Call 911…What to Do Before an Ambulance Arrives
• Navi Santram, EMT, Pre-hospital Department – Demonstration: Stop the Bleed
• Jennifer Ramsay, Assistant Head Nurse, Pediatrics Department – Lactation Counseling & Child Safety Table
• Diana Vientos, Lactation Counselor, OBGYN Department – Lactation Counseling Table
• Dr. Samantha Locke, Dental Resident, Dental Department – Oral Screening Table
• Dr. Kiran Narain, Dental Resident, Dental Department – Oral Screening Table
• Abigail Hasan, Stroke Coordinator – Blood Pressure Screening Table
• Djeme Ndiaye, Outreach Coordinator – WIC Program Table

In addition to Jamaica Hospital, a number of outside vendors also provided health screenings and education to the community.

• Humana – Provided blood pressure and blood sugar screenings.
• AIDS Center of Queens County – Provided free HIV and STD testing.
• FDNY – Provided information and demonstrations on fire safety.
• NYC Department for the Aging – Provided information on Falls Prevention Awareness and other health topics related to senior citizens.
• Donna Mapp-Reid, Certified Asthma Educator – Provided demonstrations related to managing asthma.
• Baker’s Drugs – Provided free school supplies and giveaways to the children of the community.
• NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene – Provided public health information.

Other vendors and donors involved include Healthfirst, Target, Walmart, Costco, Century 21, Walgreens, Farmbria Food Center, Keyfood, Stop n Shop, and CUNY York College.


During the event, over 40 people registered for the Stop the Bleed Class with Navi Santram and became certified. Over 70 attendees had their blood pressure screened by Abigail Hasan. 10 attendees received oral screenings by our dental residents. Over 30 people attended Dr. Brewster’s and Dr. Doughlin’s presentations.


The event was hosted by Pentecostal Deliverance Center’s Pastor Raymond Hyman. The congregation provided free hot meals to feed the community. The event was co-organized by Trauma Program Manager, Beverly Brown, RN, and Community Educator & Injury Prevention Coordinator, Alex Ariza.

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National Night Out

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Organizers: NYPD 113 Precinct Community Affairs Dept.

Participants: All Ages

Number of Attendees: Over 200

Description: National Night Out (NNO) promotes police-community partnerships to help create a safe, anti-crime environment and increase goodwill among neighbors. Jamaica Hospital’s involvement provided the community with information on pedestrian safety, distracted driving, and raising awareness on a number of other public health issues.

 

National Night Out August 7th 2018

Falls Prevention Workshop at JSPOA International Towers Senior Center

Posted on by Alexander Ariza

Organizers: JSPOA International Towers Senior Center

Participants: Senior Citizens

Number of Attendees: 23

Description: Marylin Ramos, PT & Renee Card, OT present different topics relating to falls prevention including risk factors, home safety, and changes one can make to prevent falls. 

Organizers:
JSPOA International Towers Senior Center – 77-02 170th Street, Flushing, NY 11366 Deborah Bowers, Director

Participants:
Senior Citizens

Number of Attendees:
23

Description:
Marylin Ramos, PT & Renee Card, OT present different topics relating to falls prevention including risk factors, home safety, and changes one can make to prevent falls.

National Fall Prevention Day

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National Fall Prevention Day is held every year to raise awareness to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. This year, National Fall Prevention Day was September 23, 2015.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention one out of five falls results in a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Furthermore, over 700,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury. Falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Our Injury Prevention Coordinator, Sheila Antwi, attended Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults (JSPOA) to educate individuals on Fall Prevention where she highlighted the risk factors associated with falls, and identified strategies and resources to reduce the risk of these falls. A video presentation was also shown to individuals to get a better understanding on how common falls are and why falls happen in older adults

Since January 1st, 2015 – August 31st 2015 there have been a total of 1,489 patients including (ED discharges). Of those, 717 were falls. That is 48% of the total population of all traumas. Of the 1,489 patients, 1,147 were actually admitted to in-patient. Of those, 615 were falls. That is 54% of the total population of trauma admissions.

The purpose of this event was to educate older adults in the community on injury prevention and to raise awareness about elderly falls in an effort to decrease the number of preventable traumas and other injuries.