Join Us for our March 2021 Events |
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Acacia Network, in partnership with our affiliate, the Institute for the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Elderly (IPRHE), invites you to participate in our Virtual Wellness Series, which features diverse workshops and events in areas such as primary care and mental health, physical fitness, relaxation, mindfulness, music and dance, among others.
In addition, this month we will host two special events to commemorate Women’s History Month in March. We hope you’ll join us!
Calendar of events:
- March 1st at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | What You Need to Know About: Nutrition
- March 3rd at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | What You Need to Know About: Medicaid With Leonora Bediner & Jose Borreli (Expert Medicaid Consultants LLC)
- March 5th at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Tai Chi with Juan Perea
- March 8th at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | What You Need to Know About: Nutrition
- March 10 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Immunizations, with Pharmacist Freddy Acosta
- March 12 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Natural Medicine, with Carla Gonzalez La Valle, RN
- March 15 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | What You Need to Know About: Nutrition
- March 17 at 11AM – 12PM | Covid-19 Vaccine w/ Riva Horenstein (Centerlight Healthcare)
- March 18 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Women's History Month Celebration: Bohemia Para La Mujer, Bobby Capó en la voz Jacqueline Capó
- March 19 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Zumba
- March 22 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Art Presentation with Whitney Museum of American Art
- March 24 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Women's History Month Celebration with special guests
- March 26 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | Musical Presentation
- March 29 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM | African Dance with Tiola Baker
- March 31 at 11AM – 12PM | Protect Yourself from Scams with Karina Portes (Humana, Inc.)
For more info, please contact Angel Santini at asantini@acacianetwork.org or 917-634-6963.
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ACACIA NETWORK PROGRAMS & SERVICES |
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Learn More About our Work |
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Acacia Network and our affiliates provide integrated, culturally-competent, and trauma-informed services to more than 150,000 individuals of all ages every year. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have continued to provide uninterrupted access to critical resources to ensure that those most at risk are able to overcome the challenges of mental health and addiction disorders, chronic health conditions, poverty, housing insecurity and homelessness, food inequality, economic hardship and unemployment, educational barriers, cultural alienation, among others.
For more information on our programs and contact information for referrals, please click the links below:
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Accepting Referrals: Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program |
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Acacia Network, Promesa Inc, and Seedco are proud to announce the launch of a program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), which seeks to provide Employment, Training & Housing Opportunities for Veterans in New York City.
For more information on the program and for referrals, please contact Charles Staten at 646-499-1230 or cstaten@promesa.org.
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Vaccination Efforts at our Community Health Centers |
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Acacia Network is administering the COVID-19 vaccine at our designated Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to pre-registered New Yorkers who meet the City’s eligibility criteria.
The COVID-19 vaccine is currently available for eligible individuals who meet NYC criteria, including Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) staff and those who provide direct in-person services within clinical and/or congregate care settings, eligible seniors, and more. To find out if you qualify, visit: https://nyc.gov/covidvaccine
Please note: Due to high demand and a COVID-19 vaccine shortage across New York State, we may not have appointment availability at the time of your inquiry. Please know that we are working with our City and State partners to ensure additional vaccine supplies to meet the needs of our communities. We encourage you to check our page often for updates by CLICKING HERE!
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COVID-19 Nasal Swab & Antibody Testing |
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In an effort to ensure widespread testing in our community, Acacia Network continues to offer COVID-19 testing to our clients, staff, and community members. We are conducting COVID-19 nasal swab tests for those who suspect they might currently be infected with COVID-19, as well as COVID-19 antibody blood tests for those who suspect they might have had COVID-19 in the past.
We accept most insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. We also offer sliding scale and/or free testing for uninsured patients.
For more info or to make an appointment, please call: (347)352-2484 or (718)734-2539.
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For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved Latino communities by providing access to integrated health and housing programs, and by reinvesting in communities through innovative programming, employment opportunities and affordable housing ownership, among other initiatives. Acacia Network’s offices are located in New York City, Buffalo, Albany, and Syracuse in New York State, as well as Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico. Acacia Network’s extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. For more information, visit: www.acacianetwork.org |
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