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East Hampton Middle School Grant for "Bonac on Board to Wellness"
Designed to encourage and educate students about fitness, nutrition and the benefits of healthy life choices, the program has expanded to involve more youngsters in the community. The program leaders, Ginny Reale and Barbara Tracey of the Middle School now work with outlying schools in the community to spread the message. Future plans including introducing more local schools to the program.
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Emergency Prescription Program
Administered by the South Fork Community Health Initiative and Park Place Chemists, the program can provide three-months of prescription medications for East Hampton Town residents unable to pay. For further information contact SFCHI at 631-329-2425 for assistance.
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Health Fairs
Free health fairs from October through March of each year, are held on the first friday of each month through the auspices of East Hampton Healthcare Foundation, Southampton Hospital and South Form Community Health Initiative. Services can include glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure screening, HIV and STD screenings, enrollment for free mammography, pap smears and prostate screenings, nutrition counseling and other health services.
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Primary Healthcare Services for Underserved Children and Adults
For those unable to pay, the Foundation underwrites the cost of primary health services for East Hampton Town residents. These services are provided by several dedicated physicians in the East Hampton Healthcare Center. For an application and information, contact a bi-lingual benefits counselor at South Fork Community Health Initiative at 631-329-2425.
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Town-Wide Defibrillator Program
Organized and administered by the East Hampton Village Volunteer Ambulance Association, this EHHF-sponsored program provides for free defibrillator placement and training throughout the entire town.
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Communities That Care
In order to support this newly launched program aimed at helping East Hampton Town youngsters develop and maintain healthy behaviors, the EHHF has joined with other community organizations to ensure early success.
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