36 THE QUEENS COURIER • HEALTH • JULY 4, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com health Senior Umbrella Network of Queens awards scholarships BY MAGGIE HAYES [email protected] The Senior Umbrella Network of Queens honored two York College students’ passion for gerontology with scholarships to fuel their futures in the fi eld. The Senior Umbrella Network of Queens provides networking opportunities among professionals serving seniors, member education, community outreach and advocacy for seniors. It gave $750 grants to Clari Ocasio of the Bronx and Thamar Valcin of Brooklyn. Ocasio, 31, a junior at York College and a single mother of two, has maintained a 4.0 GPA in her major. She chose to study gerontology because, at the time, she was caring for her ailing mother and “wanted to know what was going on.” Ever since her fi rst class on the subject, Ocascio began to understand more. Ultimately, her mother died, but Ocascio continued her studies to help others. “We bonded more ever since,” she said. “Although my mom is not with me anymore, I know she’s watching.” Ocasio is currently a Medicaid service coordinator. But her long-term goal is to become a licensed social worker and advocate for seniors. Valcin, 27, aspires to be in a geriatric care managing position. She is currently a senior at York College. While going to school full-time, she is working as a licensed nurse. She The Senior Umbrella Network of Queens awarded York College students Clari Ocasio and Thamar Valcin scholarships to help further their gerontology studies. dove head fi rst into geriatrics because she was raised living with her grandparents and helped take care of them as they got older. Now she wants to share her talents with the public and turn it into a career. Valcin unsuccessfully applied for the scholarship in her freshman year. However, she persevered and was rewarded this time around. She maintains a THE COURIER/Photo by Maggie Hayes 3.7 GPA at York and will apply to nursing schools next fall. She joined Eta Sigma Gamma and the National Society of Leadership and Success, two honor societies, in May. M o u n t S i n a i Q u e e n S Free Health & Wellness Events Personal Safety for Men, Women, and Children Stephen Biscotti G et personal safety tips from our director of safety and security! Friday – 10:30 am HANAC JVL-Dimotsis-Vallone Senior Center, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, Astoria, 11102 Your Vascular Health Paul Lajos, MD Vascular disease is among the leading causes of death in the United States, yet generally presents no symptoms before an event occurs, such as stroke or aneurysm rupture. Our leading vascular surgeon discusses various vascular conditions, test and treatments. Registration suggested. tuesday – 5 pm Steinway Library, 21-45 31st Street, Long Island City, 11105 Breast Health Screening & Education George Tsioulias, MD This program provides comprehensive clinical breast exams and mammograms to women age 40 and older. There is no charge to eligible patients. Presented with support from the Louis and Rachel Rudin Foundation. With educational support by SHAREing and CAREing. By appointment only. Call 718-808-7727. Wednesday - 5–7 pm Mount Sinai Queens Family Health Associates, 31-60 21st Street, Astoria, 11106 Community CPR Training Class David Weissman, EMT, and Michael Koenke, EMT This CPR class teaches core skills of CPR: pushing on the chest and breathing for the victim, recognizing the emergency, checking the victim for signs of circulation, and calling 911. Registration needed. tuesday – 6 pm Church of the Redeemer, 30-14 Crescent Street, Astoria, 11102 Call 718-267-4333 to register for events and screenings. WALK-INS WELCOME! Some restrictions apply. Please see individual events. For a physician referral, call 800-YOUR-MDS or visit www.mshq.org CoMe to a LeCtuRe – We’re saving your seat! Everything You Wanted to Know About Minimally Invasive Surgery Rodrigo Sequeira, MD Hear about the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery from one of our leading surgeons, and learn how using laparoscopic visualization can help speed up recovery. Registration suggested. tuesday – 11 am Catherine Sheridan Senior Center, 31-24 83rd Street, Jackson Heights, 11372
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