Queensborough Presents:
The Frank Egan Health Lecture Series

Sponsors: Department of Health, Physical Education & Dance and Health Services

Coordinators: Dr. Lana Zinger, Dr. Aaron Krac, and Isabel Hocevar, R.N., Director of Health Services

Fall 2009

September 16 - Stress, Anxiety and Depression in College Students
Dr. Wilma Fletcher-Anthony will discuss the common mental disorders affecting college students and techniques to handle college stress.
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

September 23 - Weight Management through Vegetarian Cooking
Susan Rose will provide useful information for you and your family on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet and lifestyle.
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

September 30 - Overview of Sexually Transmitted Disease’s
Vicki Curtin N.P will provide students with all of the most up to date information on preventing STD’s.
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

September 30 - Financial Health with Elizabeth from HSBC Bank
Learn how to manage your finances by avoiding more debt.
G201 - 2-3:00 pm

October 7 - Family Planning and Plan B
Emily Gertz from UJA/LIJ will discuss the different forms and methods of birth control, as well as Plan B.
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

October 21 - Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Therapists from the Renfrew Center will discuss the size and shape diversity, eating disorders, disordered eating patterns, body image concerns, and why diets don't work.
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

**BLOOD DRIVE – MC02 – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

October 21 - The Health Effects of Tattoos and Piercing
Discussion on the types of risks and health effects that are associated with tattoos and body piercing.
G201 - 2-3:00 pm

October 28 - Nutrition and BMI screening with a dietitian from Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Learn how to calculate your BMI and techniques to achieve your optimal body weight.
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

November 4 - Men’s & Women’s HIV Testing, Self-Health Screening & STD Prevention from Long Island Jewish Medical Center
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

November 11 - Eating Disorders with a therapist from Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Treatment options will also be discussed.
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

November 18 - HIV Workshop with Free HIV Testing by GMHC
G201 - 1-2:00 pm

December 2 - Celebrate World AIDS DAY
10:00-2:00 pm location Student Union
The World AIDS Day theme for 2009 is 'Universal Access and Human Rights'. Join HIV/AIDS educators in the student union.