NCADD Announces Alcohol-Free Weekend: April 5-7

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) has established Alcohol-Free Weekend (April 5-7), to raise public awareness about alcohol and alcoholism as a chronic, progressive, yet treatable disease. During this weekend, NCADD extends an open invitation to all Americans to engage in three alcohol-free days. The use of alcohol and how it may be affecting individuals, families, businesses and our communities is an important consideration for all of us.

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Educating the Community about Diabetes

Mount Sinai physicians, nurses, and diabetes educators participated in the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetes Expo on Saturday, March 9, at the Jacob K. Javits Center. The Mount Sinai team of more than 70 volunteers provided free screenings for blood pressure, weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol, as well as eye exams, to approximately 500 individuals. Physicians were on site to interpret the screening results and discuss how participants could take better control of their diabetes.

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