Free Foot Screenings · National Diabetes Awareness Month Community Health Event
55 East 124th Street, New York, NY 10035
Know your numbers. Protect your feet. Save your life.
FREE breakfast & lunch
Walk-ins welcome
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about diabetes prevention, early detection, and effective management. To support the health and well-being of our community, the Foot Clinic of New York (FCNY) is proud to host a free community outreach event focused on diabetes education, prevention, and reducing diabetes-related complications in Harlem.
Please RSVP by Thursday, November 12.
Schedule
9:30 AM - Breakfast
10:00 AM - Program and free foot screenings
Attendees will hear from healthcare experts and community leaders on important topics, including:
- Diabetes Prevention and Early Detection
Understanding risk factors, screening recommendations, and the importance of knowing your A1c. - Protecting Your Feet and Preventing Complications
Learn how diabetes affects circulation and nerves, and discover strategies for wound prevention, foot care, and limb preservation. - Healthy Living and Diabetes Management
Practical guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle choices that support long-term health. - Community Resources and Support Programs
Information on local resources, support services, and diabetes prevention initiatives. - Diabetes in Harlem: Understanding the Impact
Insights into the burden of diabetes in our community and ways we can work together to improve health outcomes.
12:00 PM - Lunch, until 12:30
Why Attend?
Diabetes affects millions of Americans and remains a leading cause of serious health complications, including heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, nerve damage, and lower extremity amputations. The good news is that early detection, proper management, and healthy lifestyle choices can significantly reduce these risks.
This educational event will provide Harlem residents with valuable information, practical tools, and access to healthcare professionals who are committed to helping individuals live healthier lives.
Building a Healthier Harlem Together
This event is part of FCNY's ongoing commitment to improving community health through education, prevention, and access to care. Whether you are living with diabetes, caring for a loved one, or simply interested in learning how to reduce your risk, we invite you to join us for this informative and empowering event.
Together, we can raise awareness, prevent complications, and promote healthier lives throughout Harlem.
Admission is free. All community members are welcome.
