160 North Midland Avenue
Nyack, New York  10960-1998
(845) 348-2000
www.nyackhospital.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              CONTACT:  Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
DATE:  October 13, 2009                                  PHONE: 845.348.2773

NYACK HOSPITAL TO HOST ANNUAL DIABETES SYMPOSIUM

Nyack Hospital invites all people with diabetes to its free Annual Diabetes Symposium on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at Nyack Hospital.  Attendees will hear from educational and motivational speakers, get the latest information on diabetes management, learn how to enjoy eating out and staying on track, find out food facts of favorite recipes, pick up pointers from a personal trainer on how to get in shape, and hear first-hand how one man was motivated by the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes to become an avid cyclist and went on to lose seventy pounds.

Enjoy a light dinner, vendors, and free drawings.  Pre-registration is required.  To register, simply call 845.348.2004 and leave your name(s) and phone number.  The doors will open at 6:15 on the night of the event.

Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY.  Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System.