Shape-up for Fall with Screenings for Oral Cancer, Blood Pressure, and Others at the New York University College of Dentistry
The New York University College of Dentistry and the New York University College of Nursing are partnering with ABC7 and Colgate to provide free oral and general health care screenings, Wednesday, October 18 through Friday, October 20, 2006, at the NYU College of Dentistry, 345 East 24th Street, (corner of First Avenue) from 9am to 7pm each day.
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 services for adults and children, including:
- Dental and oral cancer exams
- Blood sugar testing
- Blood pressure testing
- Obesity screening
- “Toothprints,” which take an impression of your child’s bite and capture 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 18 through Friday, October 20, 2006, 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