HEALTH & WELLNESS
Financial inequalities in society are associated with a significantly increased risk of poor health.
The Community Center of Northern Westchester aims to enhance the physical and mental well-being of our community by providing access to healthful foods, offering free health screenings and nutritional education, and making available a range of wellness resources.
In 2023:
- Free of charge flu shots and health screenings given by NWH Community Health Team for over 500 individuals
- 75 individuals facing chronic health issues had improved quality of life with personalized nutrition counseling
- Access to free eye exams and eyeglasses in partnership with LensCrafters
- 33 people received donated bicycles from Bicycle World
- Family hiking programs with Lewisboro Land Trust
- 80 children attended sleep-away summer camps
