Looking to get moving in the warmer weather? Maybe find information and support for a health condition? Check out some of the local health-related events occurring in our area in March:
Infant CPR Class
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Northwell Health Physician Partners OBGYN of Islandia
3001 Expressway Drive North, Suite 116, Islandia, NY 11749
Cost: $20-$35 with registration
This class teaches cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compression and breaths for infants – a technique that helps to maintain blood flow to the heart and brain in a cardiovascular emergency.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/infant-cpr-newborn-1-year-old-at-islandia-registration-87155024023?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
JDRF TypeOneNation Summit
Saturday, March 21, 2020, 8:00am-2:00pm
Hilton Long Island/Huntington
598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747
Cost: Free with registration
The TypeOneNation Summit is an annual educational summit that brings together the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community. TypeOneNation Summit is a day of education where you can talk to experts about research advances, meet with other attendees to exchange ideas, and participate in discussions important to you. Educational sessions will be focused on T1D care and management and will be geared toward different audiences.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-long-island-typeonenation-summit-new-york-citylong-island-chapter-registration-91674981337?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Free Child Autism Seat Belt/Backpack Strap Covers in Memory of Thomas Valva
Saturday March 21, 2020, 10am-12pm
Community Ambulance Company, Inc
420 Lakeland Avenue, Sayville, NY 11782
Cost: Free with registration
If you have a child with autism, autism spectrum disorder or special needs or who is nonverbal can receive a free seat belt/strap cover while supplies last. To obtain a free strap cover, please register.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/child-autism-seat-beltbackpack-strap-covers-in-memory-of-thomas-valva-tickets-88596776343?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
CPR Certification Class for Adults and Teens
Saturday, March 21, 2020, 9:30am-2:30pm
Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York
125 Kennedy Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Cost: $90
American Heart Association CPR certification course for adults and teens. Certification valid for 2 years.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cpr-certification-class-for-adults-and-teens-tickets-92766257373?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Connetquot East Side Hike
Sunday, March 22, 2020, Starts 11:00am
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale, NY 11769 (meet in main entrance parking lot)
Cost: Parking fee; Free with Empire Passport
Hike the center section of Connetquot River State Park Preserve, branching off along the horse trails to the east and back to see Main Pond. Approximately 6 miles.
https://events.longisland.com/connetquot-east-side.html
Walk with a Doc
Sunday, March 29, 2020, 10am (meets the last Sunday of every month)
Babylon Town Hall Park (meets next to playground)
200 Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Cost: Free
Want to be more active? Take a walk with health professionals from the Long Island Health Collaborative.
https://www.lihealthcollab.org/events/walk-with-a-doc-march
Nutrition During Pregnancy
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Northwell Health Physician Partners OBGYN of Islandia
3001 Expressway Drive North, Suite 116, Islandia, NY 11749
Cost: $20-$35 with registration
Class reviews food safety guidelines and foods to avoid during pregnancy. Learn what and how much to eat to help support your growing baby. Information on weight gain discussed.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrition-during-pregnancy-at-islandia-registration-87156530529?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Hauppauge Public Library also offers health-related events and activities in March, including Chair Yoga, Organic Gardening on Long Island, and Exercise with Cathy. Please see our Spring Newsletter for more details. Registration for Hauppauge patrons begins Saturday, March 7th.