New York University

New York University

The Office of Public Affairs

Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007

N-034, 2007-08

Free Screenings for General and Oral Health Under One Roof at the New York University College of Dentistry

The NYU Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, ABC7, and Colgate are partnering to provide free general health and oral health screenings, Wednesday, October 17 through Friday, October 19, 2007, at the NYU College of Dentistry, 345 East 24th Street, (corner of First Avenue) from 9am to 7pm each day. Adults and children of all ages are invited to take advantage of free screenings for general and oral health under one roof.

No appointments are necessary. For more information, the public should call 1.866.698.0264 or go to www.nyu.edu/dental

WHAT: Free health screenings for adults and children, including:

• Blood sugar
• Cholesterol
• Blood pressure
• Obesity
• Dental disease and oral cancer, plus
• Free pneumonia vaccinations for people 65 and older
• “Toothprints,” an impression of your child’s bite which captures DNA for purposes of identification
• Complimentary health-care products and more

WHO: NYU College of Dentistry, NYU College of Nursing, ABC7, and Colgate

WHERE: NYU College of Dentistry, 345 East 24th Street, (corner of First Avenue)

WHEN: Screening hours are Wednesday, October 17 through Friday, October 19, 2007, from 9am to 7pm each day. No appointments are necessary.

Reporters interested in covering the event should call Christopher James at 212.998.6876 or christopher.james@nyu.edu