Flu is Widespread in NY, Protect Yourself Today
Albany, NY (PRWEB) January 20, 2014 -- If you haven’t gotten the flu shot, it’s not too late. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting widespread flu activity throughout New York State. Because the influenza vaccine is your best line of defense, the Healthy Living Center is hosting a flu clinic inside the Hannaford Supermarket at 900 Central Avenue in Albany, NY.
The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22 from 4 – 8 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Walk-ins are welcome. The vaccination is covered by most insurance plans, including CDPHP, with no copay.
While you’re there, take a tour of the Healthy Living Center. The Center offers the community a variety of programs that support healthy living and wellness, as well as assistance with health insurance needs. The Center represents a unique partnership between the Capital District YMCA, CDPHP, and Hannaford Supermarkets.
The Healthy Living Center offers a variety of free classes that support health living, such as Zumba, prenatal yoga, nutrition seminars, group exercise classes, and more. Register for a class today.
About Capital District YMCA
The Capital District YMCA is one of the 35 largest YMCA associations in the country and one of the largest membership-based community service organizations in the capital region. The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits, strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y nurtures the potential in children and teens, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. For more information, visit http://www.CDYMCA.org or call 518.869.3500.
About CDPHP
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 24 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
About Hannaford Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, Maine, operates 183 stores in the Northeast. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. All Hannaford stores feature Guiding Stars, America’s first storewide nutrition navigation system, and most stores have full-service pharmacies. Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates. Additional information can be found at http://www.hannaford.com.
Ali Skinner, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc., http://www.cdphp.com, +1 (518) 605-4497, [email protected]
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