Friday, October 16, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Boulevard, Building 1P
EVENT IS FREE
AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SIEDC's annual Health & Wellness Expo is back this year at the College of Staten Island. The event, scheduled for October 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will feature nearly two dozen FREE medical screenings and consultations, free educational seminars and discussions on important wellness topics, fitness demonstrations, and a large Resource Fair of businesses in related fields. Plus, presenting sponsors Councilman David Carr, Richmond University Medical Center and Staten Island University Hospital will present the annual "Health Hero" awards to islanders making a difference in the health and well being of residents.
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Free Health Screenings & Information
Center for the Arts, Bldg 1P
Cancer Education - 1st Floor
Narcan Instruction - 1st Floor
Reproductive Services Information - 1st FLoor
Behavioral Health & Youth Recovery - 1st Floor
Behavioral Health Support - 1st Floor
Hearing Exams - 1st Floor (Box Office)
Stretch Table - 1st Floor
Therapy Dogs - 1st Floor
Flu Vaccine - 2nd Floor
PSA Testing - 2nd Floor
Blood Pressure Checks - 2nd Floor
Lung Capacity Testing - 2nd Floor
EKG - 2nd Floor
A1C Blood (Glucose) Screening - Diabetic & Pre-Diabetic Exams - 2nd Floor
Cholesterol Screening - 2nd Floor
Glaucoma Exams/Vision Screening - 2nd Floor
Vein Screening - 2nd Floor
Dental Exams - 2nd Floor
Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP Information - 2nd Floor
Food & Pet Pantry - Location TBD
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. – Keynote Ticketed Breakfast & Health Hero Awards
Library, Building 1L
● Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alister Martin (NYC Public Health Commissioner)
● Presentation of the Annual Health Hero Awards
Tickets: $50/person for non-members of the SIEDC. SIEDC members receive one complimentary ticket. Contact Amanda@siedc.org for more information.
PUBLIC SESSIONS
10:00 a.m. – Silver Sneaker’s Chair Yoga
Building 1P, Lecture Hall, Room 119
Light chair yoga for seniors.
10:15 a.m. – Getting Ahead of Aging: When Should You See A Geriatrician?
Building 1P, Lecture Hall, Room 119
Learn about when it is the right time to start seeing a geriatrician.
12:15 p.m. – Nutrition: The Right Bite Education
Building 1P, Lecture Hall, Room 119
1:00 p.m. – Community Health Hero Awards & Battle of the Fittest Business Awards Ceremony
Center for the Arts, Recital Hall, Room 120
STUDENT TRACKS
10:00 a.m. – Student Stretching
Location: Williamson Theatre, Rm 111
10 minutes of light stretching for students.
10:15 a.m. – Careers in Healthcare
Location: Williamson Theatre, Rm 111
Panel discussion highlighting diverse career paths and educational opportunities in the healthcare field.
11:00 a.m. – Explore Expo
Location: Centre for the Arts, Atrium, Bldg 1P
Students will have the opportunity to explore the Expo
12:15 p.m. – Every Breath Counts: Asthma & Vaping Program
Location: Williamson Theatre, Rm 111
