Improve your well-being! The NYU Winthrop Team is devoted to the community and believes that the key to wellness lies in a lifestyle that supports good health and an awareness of the latest recommendations for prevention, early detection and treatment of disease. We encourage you to take part in our educational lectures, parent education classes and support groups.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
NYU Winthrop Hospital encourages the support of emotional, mental and spiritual health through various free groups. Learn positive coping mechanisms, and gain hope and empowerment for various challenges including Alzheimer’s, Bereavement, Cancer, Diabetes, Stroke and much more. Find the group that best fits your needs.
NYU Winthrop Hospital’s longstanding support of the community continues with the latest health and wellness programs. These free, interactive lectures are led by Hospital experts and allow time for questions. Learn more about our current series – Health Update for Seniors, Inspiring Women and Perspectives in Health.
Classes
This four-week fitness and strength-training class for senior adults focuses on decreasing the risk of falls. Participants gain knowledge on risk factors inside and outside the home, body mechanics and healthy lifestyle tips. Rebuilding Balance is a great resource to gain physical activity, increase personal safety and engage with peers. Balance assessments are required one month prior to starting class.
Contact 1-866-WINTHROP to register
Tai Chi is recommended by the CDC as an effective approach for preventing falls. The course includes two classes a week for eight weeks. The program’s goal is to reduce the risk of falls by improving balance, confidence and muscular strength. Other benefits include increased calmness and an improved sense of well-being. Balance assessments are required one month prior to starting class.
Contact 1-866-WINTHROP to register.
Registration is required for this free six-week program to help smokers quit for good. Topics include motivational support and pharmacological interventions. Sessions are facilitated by a nurse practitioner and social worker from NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Department of Behavioral Health.
Education
Parent Education Classes
Parent Education ClassesDiabetes Education center
Diabetes Education centerCPR/Life Support Training
CPR/Life Support TrainingCOMMUNITY SERVICE PLAN
As a major regional healthcare provider, NYU Winthrop Hospital is deeply committed to the wellness of the communities it serves.
We offer sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery, while adhering to the personalized and compassionate approach to healing that is the guiding philosophy of our Hospital.
NYU Winthrop engages in ongoing assessment of the healthcare needs of the community, provides charity care services, and continuously works to improve access to healthcare services for all members of the community.
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Learn More About Our Community Service Plan