2 THE QUEENS COURIER • HEALTH • NOVEMBER 7, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com DO YOU HEAR, BUT DON’T UNDERSTAND? Background noise at family gatherings, work or at parties can make it dif cult for someone with hearing loss to hear and understand clearly. Other Symptoms Of Hearing Loss: • Avoiding people because of diffi culty hearing • Thinking that people mumble • Playing the TV too loud • Asking people to repeat • Answering questions inappropriately IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO HAVE YOUR HEARING SCREENED FOR HEARING LOSS. New Digital Hearing Aid Technology enhances your hearing in noisy environments with styles that are barely visible. Get the amazing sound quality and clarity you deserve! You will be amazed how well you can hear! • Improve Sound Quality • Reduce Annoying Whistling • Personalized Programming GET THE HELP YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! • 516-354-6882 CONTEMPORARY HEARING AIDS Audiology and Hearing Services 1300 UNION TPKE. • SUITE 103A • NEW HYDE PARK CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE HEARING SCREENING • 516-354-6882 www.hearbetterny.com 12 MONTHS FREE Come in for a Demonstration by Seth Dank • NYS Licensed Audiologist INTEREST FREE FINANCING $500 OFF the purchase of a pair of Premium Digital Hearing Instruments Exp 11/31/13 HEARING SCREENING M o u n t S i n a i Q u e e n S Free Health & Wellness Events The Flu and You thursday, 3 pm Philip Manning, MScPharm, RPh Learn if the flu vaccine is right for you. Get the facts on why, when, and where to get immunized. Sunnyside Library, 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City, 11104 Blood Drive at Mount Sinai Queens tuesday, 7:30 am – 7:30 pm Give blood. One pint can save three lives! New York Blood Center vans will be across the street from Mount Sinai Queens all day. 25-10 30th Avenue, Long Island City, 11102 Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease tuesday, 6:30 pm George Dangas, MD, PhD; Constantine E. Kosmas, MD, PhD | Expert advice on maintaining cardiovascular health and keep cholesterol and blood pressure in check. Heart-healthy refreshments will be served. George T. Douris Tower, 27-40 Hoyt Avenue South, 2nd Floor Community Room, Astoria, 11102 Diabetes Screening and Education Friday, 10 am Melissa Lee, MD | Learn how to eat right, make informed food choice decisions, and develop sound eating habits to control blood sugar levels and feel your best. Complimentary glucose screening. Registration needed. LIC YMCA, 32-23 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, 11101 An Ounce of Prevention Wednesday, 10:30 am James Melis, MD | Learn ways to lower cholesterol, high blood pressure and control diabetes. Bring your questions and get the answers. Hellenic Cultural Center, 27-09 Crescent Street, Long Island City, 11102 noVeMBeR 2013 S M t W t F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 1 13 14 51 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Visit mshq.org/events for information on Yoga Classes and Blood Pressure Screenings. 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/FaD
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