Special Events

March: Celebrating National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week: Adding Inspiration to your Life

Learn about living with chronic lung disease, pulmonary medications, oxygen therapy,
coping with stress and anxiety, and the
importance of exercise from St. Francis Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation leading experts.

Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education
Fee: No fee
Call: (516) 629-2435 to register

St. Francis Hospital’s Annual Health Fair

Come to our annual health fair for free lectures on heart health, nutritious food samples, and a Q&A with a registered dietitian and chef, blood pressure and cholesterol screening, and much more. Special programs focus on the health needs of seniors. Join us for a heart-healthy walk on the beautiful grounds of the DeMatteis Center (weather permitting).

Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education
Call: (516) 629-2038 for more information

May is Stroke Awareness Month

Free screening of glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure with immediate results. In addition, there will be low sodium information and healthy snacks available.

Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education
Call: (516) 629-2013 for more information

Join us for Survivors Day, sponsored by
The Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital

Date: Saturday, June 6
Time: Check-in 10:30 a.m.

Lunch and entertainment will follow from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education
Call: Free admission for cancer survivors, but pre-registration is
required. Please call to register at (516) 622-4599.