The SIEDC Business Council’s
The Health & Environmental Conference
“Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for Staten Island”
September 24, 2009

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Did you know?

• Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for Staten Islanders. The death rate from lung cancer on Staten Island is 48% higher than the rest of New York City. (Source: New York State Department of Health)

• Staten Island has the worse death rate from heart disease of all New York City boroughs. Staten Island’s death rate from heart disease exceeds the City average by 31%.  (Source: NC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene)

• Staten Island has the worst ranking among all five NYC boroughs for ozone pollution (smog). New York City is ranked 8th for smog of all U.S. cities. (Source: American Lung Association)

About the Health & Environmental Conference:
THE HEALTH COMPONENT
The SIEDC Health and Environmental Conference 2009 will present a day long forum for information on healthcare, medical innovations, new and better pharmaceutical products, higher education in medicine and nursing, government policies and programs, and insurance options and will provide free on-site medical screenings. With the assistance of Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital, SIEDC will outreach to the medical and healthcare community for participants, structure and content and will address those issues of particular importance to Staten Island—heart disease, lung cancer, smoking and obesity to name just a few.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENT
In addition, The Health and Environment Conference will demonstrate why a clean environment is important to a healthy lifestyle. Polluted air, environmental toxins, contaminated water—these are all factors that can undermine a person’s pursuit of better health. Cleantech industry leaders and innovators will be invited to sponsor and present the latest achievements in such areas as alternative energy, biofuels, and Leed (green building) standards. Participants will learn the latest ways to incorporate green practices into their businesses, homes and lifestyles and the environmental impact of current practices. SIEDC will also present the results of its effort to establish a Green Enterprise Trade Zone on Staten Island to lure green industries to the borough.

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SPONSORS:
Assemblyman Lou Tobacco – Mental health
Faztech Industries – Commercial & Industrial Recycling
Pratt Industries – Residential Recycling

Committee Members:
Edward Birdie, New York Power Authority
Dr. William Bongiorno, Bay Street Medical Pavilion
Elaine Burke, Staten Island University Hospital
Steve Coppola, APB Security Systems, Inc.
Robert Cutrona, Project One Services, Inc.
John Demoleas, Staten Island University Hospital
Chris DeCicco, Councilman Oddo’s Office
Judith Goodstein, Pratt Industries
Mark Irving, Con Edison
Allan Katz, Comprehensive Wealth Management
Susan Lamberti, Northfield Bank Foundation
Fred Limeri, Limeri Insurance
Dr. Thomas Masucci, SFG Associates
Josephine Marino, HealthPlus
Dr. John M. Pepe
Mary Scullin, Richmond University Medical Center
David Sorkin, Jewish Community Center
Rich Travers, NRG

SIEDC STAFF:
Cesar J. Claro, President and CEO
Laura Liberto, Sr. Vice President
Paula Coyle, Director of Membership
Jeannine Marotta, Director of Development
Alex Porto, Director of Outreach

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Call SIEDC at 718.477.1400 for more information.