National Health Center Week Events: New Jersey

AtlantiCare Health Services
2500 English Creek Road, Bldg. 600
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Event: Cookout for the Homeless
Date: August 13
Time: 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm

Location:
AtlantiCare Health Services
2009 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City

Coordinator: Sarai Huertas
Phone: 609-572-8583

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Freeholder Chairman Jim Curcio, confirmed

Additional Information:
Fun, food, raffle tickets & giveaways, screenings, RNS Mobile Digital Mammography sponsored by AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center will be available. Dental screenings. Sponsors: AmeriCoice, Horizon NJ Health,

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CAMcare Health Corporation
817 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08103

Event: Emergency Preparedness Information
Date: August 11
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
CAMcare Clementon
121 Whitehorse Pike
Clementon

Coordinator: Cynthia Primas-Taylor
Phone: 856-541-3270

Additional Information:
Amelia Muccio, NJPCA EP Coordinator will be available to answer questions and give guidance on emergency preparedness. Giveaways.

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CAMcare Health Corporation
817 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08103

Event: Children's Health Day
Date: August 13
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Gateway Health Center
817 Federal Street
Camden
08103

Coordinator: Cynthia Primas-Taylor
Phone: 856 541-7721

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Senator Menendez, confirmed

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CAMcare Health Corporation
817 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08103

Event: Children's Health Day
Date: August 13
Time: 10AM - 12PM

Location:
Gateway Health Center
817 Federal Street
Camden
08103

Coordinator: Cynthia Primas-taylor
Phone: 856 541-7721

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Senator Menendez

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CAMcare Health Corporation
817 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 03103

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 14, 2010
Time: 10AM-2PM

Location:
CAMcare East Health Center
2610 Federal Street
Camden
08105

Coordinator: Cynthia Primas-Taylor
Phone: 856 541-7721

Additional Information:
NJPCA will be a co-participant with information about emergency and H1N1 preparedness.

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CAMcare Health Corporationi
817 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08103

Event: Back to School Fair (for ages 16+)
Date: August 9
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
CAMcare Health Corporationi
817 Federal Street, 1st floor
Gateway Center
Camden

Coordinator: Debra Ford
Phone: 856-583-2428

Additional Information:
CAMcare Social Work Department sponsors a back to school fair for adults 16 years & older. Are you ready to gain the skills and knowledge needed to get into the next step in life? Come learn about GED and literacy programs, job readiness skills, increasing self-esteem, personal health, self-development and a host of other empowering agencies.

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CHEMED - Center for Health Education, Medicine & Dentistry
1771 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Event: Asthma Awareness Day
Date: August 9
Time: all day

Location:
CHEMED - Center for Health Education, Medicine & Dentistry
1771 Madison Avenue
Lakewood

Coordinator: Chedva Werblowsky
Phone: 732-364-2144

Additional Information:
Asthma Awareness Day - Free handouts and giveaways on asthma, storyboards from sponsor, Horizon NJ Health

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CHEMED - Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry
1771 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Event: Diabetes Awareness Day
Date: August 12
Time: all day

Location:
CHEMED - Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry
1771 Madison Avenue
Lakewood

Coordinator: Chedva Werblowsky
Phone: 732-364-2144

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Senator Robert Singer
Congressman Frank Pallone

Additional Information:
10:00 - 12:00 health screenings for seniors - blood pressure and blood glucose screenings. Light refreshments will be served. all day - free handouts and giveaways on diabetes, soryboard from sponsor, Horizon NJ Health 9:15 am - Awards Ceremony honoring Congressman Frank Pallone and Senator Robert Singer for their legislative efforts on behalf of community health centers. 9:30 am - Remarks from Congressman Frank Pallone.

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Community Health Care, Inc.
53 Laurel Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Event: Grand Opening - Ronald McDonald Smile Center
Date: August 10
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm3

Location:
SJH Parking Lot
105 Manheim Avenue
Bridgeton

Coordinator: J. Curtis Edwards
Phone: 856-391-1124

Additional Information:
Join in the fun activities & pick up health information. Special appearance by Ronald McDonald!

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Community Health Care, Inc.
53 Laurel Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Event: Press Conference
Date: August 11
Time: 12:00 - 1:00

Location:
Crest Medical Associates
6410 New Jersey Avenue
Wildwood Crest

Coordinator: J. Curtis Edwards
Phone: 856-391-1124

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo
Assemblymen Nelson T. Albano & Matthew W. Milam

Additional Information:
Press Conference.

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Community Health Care, Inc.
53 Laurel Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Event: Ribbon Cutting
Date: August 13
Time: 12:00 Noon

Location:
Health Center
265 Irving Avenue
Bridgeton

Coordinator: J. Curtis Edwards
Phone: 856-391-1124

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Senator Robert Menendez
Deputy Commissioner of Health Dr. Susan Walsh

Additional Information:
Ribbon cutting for new satellite center, "Complete Care Pediatric and Family Medicine". Senator Robert Menendez is confirmed to attend.

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Community Health Care, Inc.
53 Laurel Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Event: Health Fair at Millville Car Show
Date: August 14
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Downtown Millville
High Street
Millville

Coordinator: J. Curtis Edwards
Phone: 856-391-1124

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:

Additional Information:
Get health information while strolling along looking at all the vintage cars.

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Community Health Care, Inc.
53 Laurel Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Event: Community Health Fair
Date: August 8
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
7th Day Adventist Church
765 S. 6th Street
Vineland

Coordinator: J. Curtis Edwards
Phone: 856-391-1124

Additional Information:
Join in the fun activities & pick up health information at the commuity health fair.

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Eric B. Chandler Health Center
277 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Event: Community Health/Information Fair
Date: August 12
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location:
Eric B. Chandler Health Center
277 George Street
Parking Lot
New Brunswick

Coordinator: Felicia Harris
Phone: 732-235-9099

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. and State Senator Bob Smith. Assemblymen Upendra J. Chivukla, Joseph V. Egan
Mayor James Cahill

Additional Information:
Community health and social services resources will be available.

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Henry J. Austin Health Center
321 N. Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08618

Event: Men's Health "Men - The Backbone of our Families"
Date: August 11
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:
Henry J. Austin Health Center
321 North Warren Street
Trenton

Coordinator: Mary Lou Freund
Phone: 609-989-3599

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Prostate Cancer Initiative

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Henry J. Austin Health Center
321 N. Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08618

Event: Children's Health "Keeping our Children Healthy"
Date: August 12
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:
Henry J. Austin Health Center
321 North Warren Street
Trenton

Coordinator: Mary Lou Freund
Phone: 609-989-3599

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Rutgers Extension

Additional Information:
Sponsors: NJDHSS Vaccine Preventable Disease Program

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Henry J. Austin Health Center
321 N. Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08618

Event: Senior Helath Information "Our Elders - Our History"
Date: August 13
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:
Henry J. Austin Health Center
321 North Warren Street
Trenton

Coordinator: Mary Lou Freund
Phone: 609-989-3599

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Senator Robert Menendez

Additional Information:
Sponsors: AmeriChoice

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Horizon Health Center
714 Bergen Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 10
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Horizon Health Center
714 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City

Coordinator: Anne Martinez
Phone: 201-451-6300

Additional Information:
health fair for the whole family! giveaways, music, bbq, screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, HIV, dental & dermal. sponsors: TB Bank, AmeriChoice, Amerigroup, Healthfirst NJ, NJPCA

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Horizon Health Center
714 Bergen Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 11
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Horizon Health Center
412 Summit Avenue
Jersey City

Coordinator: Anne Martinez
Phone: 201-451-6300

Additional Information:
health fair for the whole family! giveaways, music, bbq, screenings for blood pressure. Sponsor: Healthfirst NJ.

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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
272A Hobart Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Event: Meet JRMC Day
Date: August 10
Time: 9:30 am 12:30 pm

Location:
George Washington Carver Middle School
333 Clinton Place
Newark

Coordinator: Jennifer Crutchfield
Phone: 732-376-9333

Additional Information:
Students & their parents as well as staff members are invited to the school-based health center to tour the facility, meet the staff, obtain information about the health center, ask questions. there will be giveaways and refreshments. Sponsors: AmeriChoice and Healthfirst.

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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
275 Hobart Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Event: Baby Shower Brunch
Date: August 10
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
275 Hobart Street
Perth Amboy

Coordinator: Jennifer Crutchfield
Phone: 732-376-6611

Additional Information:
JRMC is hosting a Baby Shower Brunch in their 2nd floor community room. There will be a 30-minute presentation on infant care/safety, giveaways and a lunch.

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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
275 Hobart Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 11
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
275 Hobart Street
Perth Amboy

Coordinator: Jennifer Crutchfield
Phone: 732-376-6611

Additional Information:
NJ Horizon Health will have their Well Care Van on site to offer various medical screenings. there will be sign-ups for insurance. There is a story time in the pediatrics waiting area as well as giveaways.

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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
275 Hobart Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 12
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
275 Hobart Street
Perth Amboy

Coordinator: Jennifer Crutchfield
Phone: 732-376-6611

Additional Information:
sponsor: AmeriChoice. Sign up for insurance. There will be giveaways, free snacks & juice. Blood pressure screenings, dental screenings will be offered as well.

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Metropolitan Family Health Network
935 Garfield Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 11
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Metropolitan Family Health Center
935 Garfield Avenue
Jersey City

Coordinator: Kerri Sandifer
Phone: 201-478-5810

Additional Information:
Health screenings and education targeted to the community and special population. Activities: Screenings: blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, BMI, Derma Scan dental, mood disorder, and PTSD, Education: CEED education. Open Enrollment: Uncompensated Care, HMO Medicaid & Medicare, NJ Family Care. Blood drive, free glucometer upgrade. Back to School campaign. Special population program picnic. Sponsors: NJPCA, Health First, AmeriChoice, Amerigroup, New York Blood Center, Lifescan, Abbot, Bayer, Neighborhood Diabetic Supply, Liberty Medical, Hudson Perinatal Consortium Confirmed guests: Major Jerriamiah Healy, Representative from Senator/Mayor Brian Stack's office, Assemblyman Charles Mainor, Senator Sandra Cunningham, Congressman Albio Sires.

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Metropolitan Family Health Network
935 Garfield Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 12
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Metropolitan Family Health Center
935 Garfield Avenue
Jersey City

Coordinator: Kerri Sandifer
Phone: 201-478-5810

Additional Information:
Health screenings and education targeted to the community and special population. Activities: Screenings: blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, BMI, Derma Scan dental, mood disorder, and PTSD, Education: CEED education. Open Enrollment: Uncompensated Care, HMO Medicaid & Medicare, NJ Family Care. Blood drive, free glucometer upgrade. Back to School campaign. Special population program picnic. Sponsors: NJPCA, Health First, AmeriChoice, Amerigroup, New York Blood Center, Lifescan, Abbot, Bayer, Neighborhood Diabetic Supply, Liberty Medical, Hudson Perinatal Consortium

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Metropolitan Family Health Network
935 Garfield Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 13
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Metropolitan Family Health Center
5300 Bergenline Avenue
West New York

Coordinator: Kerri Sandifer
Phone: 201-478-5810

Additional Information:
Health screenings and education targeted to the community and special population. Activities: Screenings: blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, BMI, Derma Scan dental, mood disorder, and PTSD, Education: CEED education. Open Enrollment: Uncompensated Care, HMO Medicaid & Medicare, NJ Family Care. Blood drive, free glucometer upgrade. Back to School campaign. Special population program picnic. Sponsors: NJPCA, Health First, AmeriChoice, Amerigroup, New York Blood Center, Lifescan, Abbot, Bayer, Neighborhood Diabetic Supply, Liberty Medical, Hudson Perinatal Consortium

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Monmouth Family Health Center
270 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740

Event: Back to School Health Fair
Date: August 11
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:
Monmouth Family Health Center
270 Broadway
Long Branch

Coordinator: Bea Oesterheld
Phone: 732-923-7145

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. confirmed

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Monmouth Family Health Center
270 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740

Event: Workshop - Post Partum Depression
Date: Monday, August 9
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
Monmouth Family Health Center
Women's Health Center
80 Pavillion
Long Branch

Coordinator: Bea Oesterheld
Phone: 732-923-7145

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Monmouth Family Health Center
270 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740

Event: Workshop on Nutrition
Date: Thursday, August 12
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location:
Monmouth Family Health Center
Women's Health Center
80 Pavillion
Long Branch

Coordinator: Bea Oesterheld
Phone: 732-923-7145

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Monmouth Family Health Center
270 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740

Event: Ask Your Doctor
Date: Tuesday, August 10
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Location:
Monmouth Family Health Center
270 Broadway
Long Branch

Coordinator: Bea Oesterheld
Phone: 732-923-7145

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Neighborhood Health Services Corp.
1700-58 Myrtle Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07063

Event: 20th Annual Pediatrics Health Fair
Date: August 10
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:
Neighborhood Health Center Plainfield
1700-58 Myrtle Avenue
Plainfield

Coordinator: Robin Simmons
Phone: 908-753-6401

Additional Information:
low cost immunizations, music, games, health information, dental referrals, free giveaways, face painting, moon walk, refershments, educational demonstrations, nutrition information, door prizes, special senior activities. Sponsors: AmeriChoice, Horizon NJ Health, Healthfirst, Plainfield Fire Dept., Plainfield Police Dept., Sonofi, Plainfield Partnership for Healthier Children, Plainfield Connections, Novartis, Central NJ Maternal & Child Health Consortium, Elmora Healthcare, Merck, Prevention Links, Families & Communities Together, Union County College, CNJMCHC, Rapps Pharmacy, Children's Hospital RWJUH, Family Support Org. of Union County, Plainfield WIC Program. Invited & confirmed: Congressman Donald Payne, Assemblyman Jerry Green, Assemblywoman Linda Stender, NJDHSS reps: Linda Anderson & Maureen Spittlehouse. Kathy Grant-Davis from NJPCA. Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robin-Briggs, City Council members: Adian Mapp, William Reid, Rashid Burney, Bridget Rivers, NHSC Board Members, Celeste Roberts-Sang and John Mallory. Health Officer, Mark Collichio and Marguerite M. Schaffer, Esquire, Skeeter Reid, The Woodlands.

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Neighborhood Health Services Corp.
1700-58 Myrtle Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07063

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 11
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Neighborhood Health Center Elizabeth
250-254 Second Street
Elizabeth

Coordinator: Robin Simmons
Phone: 908-753-6401

Additional Information:
music, games, health information, free giveaways, face painting, vendors, refreshments, educational demonstrations, nutrition information, youth talent contest, door prizes, activities for seniors and much more. Sponsor: AmeriChoice, Horizon NJ Health, Healthfirst, Elmora Healthcare, Union County Social Services, Union County Office of Health Management, Union County College, Second Home, Elizabeth Fire Department, Prevention Links, Family Support Org. of Union County, Families & Communities Together. Confirmed guests include: Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, City Council members Patricia Perkins-Auguste and Manny Grova, Jr. NHSC Board Member Celeste Roberts-Sang. Other guests: Charlene Mason-Reese, Director DHSS & NHSC Board Member.

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Neighborhood Health Services Corp.
1700-58 Myrtle Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07063

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 13
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Neighborhood Health Center Newton
238 Spring Street
Newton

Coordinator: Robin Simmons
Phone: 908-753-6401

Additional Information:
low cost immunizations, music, games, health information, dental referrals, free giveaways, face painting, moon walk, refreshments, educational demonstrations, nutrition information, special senior activities & much more. Sponsor: Horizon NJ Health, Healthfirst, Novartis, Pfizer, Northern NJ Maternal/Child Health Consortium, Family Support Organization of Warren, Sussex, Hunterdon, Morris & Somerset Counties. Confirmed guests: Mayor Kristen S. Becker, Board Member Celeste Roberts-Sang.

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Neighborhood Health Services Corp.
1700-58 Myrtle Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07063

Event: 4th Annual Health Fair
Date: August 14
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Neighborhood Health Center Phillipsburg
Shappell Park
South Main Street
Phillipsburg

Coordinator: Robin Simmons
Phone: 908-753-6401

Additional Information:
music, games, health information, free giveaways, face painting, vendors, refreshments, educational demonstrations, nutrition information, youth talent content, door prizes, activities for seniors & much more. Sponsors: AmeriChoice, Horizon NJ Health, Greenwich ShopRite, Community Prevention Resources of Warren County, Warren Hosptal, Phillipsburg Police Dept., Ion-Cleanse, Stateline Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Family Support Organization of Warren, Sussex, Hunterdon, Morris & Somerset Counties. Confirmed guests: City Council Member, Todd M. Tersigni, Board Members Celeste Roberts-Sang & John Mallory.

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New Jersey Primary Care Association
3836 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 201
Hamilton, NJ 08619

Event: NHCW Kick off Picnic
Date: August 9
Time: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

Location:
Mercer County Park - West Picnic Area
Entrance on Hughes Drive
West Windsor

Coordinator: Leslie Morris
Phone: 609-689-9930

Additional Information:
health center employees with service of 25+ years will be honored. Food, entertainment. Elected officials invited.

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Newark Community Health Centers,Inc.
741 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104

Event: Press Conference
Date: August 11
Time: 11:30 am

Location:
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.
741 Broadway
Newark

Coordinator: Caryl Lucas
Phone: 973-483-1300 x1020

Additional Information:
Press Conference to celebrate the city's property ownership transfer of building to Newark Community Health Center.

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Newark Homeless Health Care
110 William Street
Newark, NJ 07102

Event: Homeless Cookout
Date: August 11
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location:
Newark Homeless Health Care
110 William Street
Newark

Coordinator: Ava Rose
Phone: 973-733-5705

Additional Information:
cookout, giveaways, activities

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North Hudson Community Action Corporation HC
800 31st Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Event: Health Screenings
Date: August 11
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
North Hudson Community Action Corportion HC
25 East Salem Street
Hackensack

Coordinator: Sheila Velardo
Phone: 201-210-0100

Additional Information:
Glucose, cholesteral and blood pressure screenings.

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North Hudson Community Action Corporation HC
800 31st Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Event: Health Screenings
Date: August 13
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
North Hudson Community Action Corportion HC
148 8th Street
Passaic

Coordinator: Sheila Velardo
Phone: 201-210-0100

Additional Information:
oral cancer screenings in mobile van.

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North Hudson Community Action Corporation HC
800 31st Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Event: Big Bash
Date: August 14
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
North Hudson Community Action Corportion HC
5301 Broadway (parking lot)
West New York

Coordinator: Sheila Velardo
Phone: 201-210-0100

Additional Information:
free back to school supplies, raffles, medical screenings for dental, blood pressure, diabetes, skin cancer and obesity. Fun, music, face painting.

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North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
800 31st Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Event: Two events -- see below
Date: August 10
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
324 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City

Coordinator: Sheila Velardo
Phone: 201-210-0100

Additional Information:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm free clinical breast exams. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm free screenings for blood pressure, diabetes & cholesterol. Cholesteral education.

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North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
800 31st Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Event: Free screenings
Date: August 11
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
535 Midland Avenue
Garfield

Coordinator: Sheila Velardo
Phone: 201-210-0100

Additional Information:
free blood pressure, diabetic and cholesterol screenings. Obesity screenings.

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North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
800 31st Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Event: Health Literacy Program
Date: August 12
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
714 31st Street
Union City

Coordinator: Sheila Velardo
Phone: 201-210-0100

Additional Information:
Health Literacy Program-to educate patients --how to read a nutrition label --how to read a medication label --how to make an appointment --how to read an appointment card

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North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
800 31st Street
Union City, NJ 07087

Event: Two events -- see below
Date: August 9
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health Center
110 Main Street
Passaic

Coordinator: Sheila Velardo
Phone: 201-210-0100

Additional Information:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm free clinical breast examinations 11:00 am - 3:00 pm kickoff event for adults and children -- screenings for oral cancer, diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure. Education, giveaways

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Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.
500 River Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Event: Health & Safety Information Fair
Date: August 10
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location:
Ocean Health Initiatives
301 Lakehurst Drive
3rd floor
Toms River

Coordinator: Loida Lebron
Phone: 732-575-5667

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Assemblyman Joseph Malone

Additional Information:
educational material for prevention of lead poisoning, post partum depression and perinatal additions by Mariella Flores, Load Coalition Coordinator, refreshments and giveaways Sponsors: Regional Perinatal Consortium Monmouth & Ocean Counties and Delta Dental

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Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.
500 River Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Event: Sun Protection, Health and Safety and Emergency Preparedness Information
Date: August 12
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Ocean Health Initiatives
101 Second Street
Lakewood

Coordinator: Loida Lebron
Phone: 732-575-5667

Invited Public Officials/Community Leaders:
Assemblyman Joseph Malone

Additional Information:
Derma Scan and sun care educational material by Magdaliza Pentz. Horizon educational material for prevention of lead poisoning. Post partum depression and perinatal additions by Mariella Flores. Sponsors: Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ and Regional Perinatal Consortium of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Disaster Planning supplies & giveaways by Amelia Muccio

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Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.
500 River Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701

Event: Healthy Living, Nutrition & Exercise for Children with Dr. Bernard
Date: August 13
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.
101 2nd Street
Lakewood

Coordinator: Loida Lebron
Phone: 732-575-5667

Additional Information:
The Pawsitive Action Team is an exciting membership program for children up to 10 years of age who live in Monmouth & Ocean Counties. Dr. Bernard and his pals have designed a fun-filled educational program to teach children about healthy eating, active plan, safety and good character habits. A program of Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

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Paterson Community Health Center
32 Clinton Street
Paterson, NJ 07522

Event: Award Celebration
Date: August 11
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:
Paterson Community Health Center
32 Clinton Street
Paterson

Coordinator: Leslie Morris
Phone: 609-689-9930

Additional Information:
long term employees will be honored by NJPCA for 25+ years of service to Paterson CHC. Additionally there will be giveaways, games, snacks & music provided by Horizon NJ Health

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Project H.O.P.E.
622 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Event: Two Events - see below
Date: August 10
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Project H.O.P.E. at Bergen Lanning HealthCenter
439 Clinton Street
Camden

Coordinator: Brian Colangelo
Phone: 856-968-2320

Additional Information:
from 11:00 am till 12:00 noon there will be information on "Preventing Heat Stoke-What You Can Do". Refreshments will be served. from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm SERV (Center for Family Services) will be available for information on Domestic Violence.

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Project H.O.P.E.
622 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Event: Four Events - see below
Date: August 11
Time: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Location:
Project H.O.P.E. at Bergen Lanning HealthCenter
439 Clinton Street
Camden

Coordinator: Brian Colangelo
Phone: 856-968-2320

Additional Information:
A day will of activities starting with : 9:00 am - 11:00 am Massage services will be available. 11:00 am - 12:00 noon, Energy worker, Fiona will do a presentation on stress reduction. There is a CAB Meeting from 12:00 -2:00 pm. Lunch will be served at the CAB meeting. Then from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm there is an Open House with tours and refreshmsents.

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Project H.O.P.E.
622 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Event: Hypertension & High Blood Pressure
Date: August 12
Time: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Location:
Project H.O.P.E. at Bergen Lanning HealthCenter
439 Clinton Street
Camden

Coordinator: Brian Colangelo
Phone: 856-968-2320

Additional Information:
Come get information about hypertension and high blood pressure. There will be giveaways.

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Project H.O.P.E.
622 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Event: Road to Recovery & Mental Health
Date: August 13
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Project H.O.P.E. at Bergen Lanning HealthCenter
439 Clinton Street
Camden

Coordinator: Brian Colangelo
Phone: 856-968-2320

Additional Information:
Brian Colangelo will be presenting: Depression Workshop from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and Addiction Information & Treatment. Refreshments will be served.

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Project H.O.P.E.
622 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Event: Diabetes Day
Date: August 9
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:
Project H.O.P.E. at Bergen Lanning HealthCenter
439 Clinton Street
Camden

Coordinator: Brian Colangelo
Phone: 856-968-2320

Additional Information:
Join us for a sock giveaway. Refreshments will be served.

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Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
1 White Horse Centre
Hammonton, NJ 08037

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 13
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location:
Pleasantville Center
932 South Main Street
Pleasantville

Coordinator: Koren Norwood
Phone: 609-567-0434

Additional Information:
"Dance Your Way to Good Health", line dancing. Health screenings - blood pressure, lead kits, dental and pregnancy testing. Horizon van with music. sponsors: Horizon NJ Health and Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative

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Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
One White Horse Centre
Hammonton, NJ 08037

Event: Back to School Event
Date: August 14
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location:
Hammonton Center
860 S. White Horse Pike
Hammonton

Coordinator: Koren Norwood
Phone: 609-567-0434

Additional Information:
Back to School event! lead kits, dental screenings, pregnancy tests, immunizations, clowns, music & food. Sponsors: Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative & South Jersey Eye Center

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Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
One White Horse Centre
Hammonton, NJ 08037

Event: Open House
Date: August 14
Time: 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location:
Burlington Center
651 High Street
Burlington

Coordinator: Koren Norwood
Phone: 609-567-0434

Additional Information:
Open House! health screenings,lead kits, dental & eye screenings, clowns, music & food. Moonbounce Sponsors: Southern NJ Perinatal Cooperative & NJ Commission for the Blind

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Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, Inc.
1301 Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Event: Women's Health Education Health Fair
Date: August 12
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:
Red Bank Community Health Center
176 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank

Coordinator: Darlene Rice
Phone: 732-774-6333

Additional Information:
sponsor - Amerigroup free women's health lecture, education & giveaways. Women's Health Education - Prenatal Workshop "Dental Health During Pregnancy" come join us!

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Visitnig Nurse Association of Central Jersey-Community Health Center
1301 Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 11
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Location:
VNACJ - CHC, Inc.
100 Main Street
Keansburg

Coordinator: Darlene Rice
Phone: 732-776-3921

Additional Information:
Cholesterol screenings for seniors, water, snacks, raffle for seniors, and giveaways. Sponsor: AmeriChoice

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Visitnig Nurse Association of Central Jersey-Community Health Center
1301 Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 13
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
VNACJ - CHC, Inc.
1301 Main Street
Asbury Park

Coordinator: Darlene Rice
Phone: 732-776-3921

Additional Information:
Dental screenings (all ages), water, snacks & giveaways. Sponsor: AmeriChoice. from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- Chiropractic Education sponsored by Monmouth Total Health; HIV Education sponsored by Prevention First and ID's for Children, sponsored by New York Life Insurance.

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VNA Central Jersey - Community Health Care
1301 Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 10
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location:
Keyport Primary Care Center
35 Broad Street
Keyport

Coordinator: Darlene Rice
Phone: 732-774-6333

Additional Information:
sponsors: Horizon NJ Health - music under the tent. Fun activities, refreshments & giveaways

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VNA Central Jersey - Community Health Care
1301 Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Event: Health Fair
Date: August 11
Time: 10:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
Keansburg Community Health Center
100 Main Street
Keansburg

Coordinator: Darlene Rice
Phone: 732-774-6333

Additional Information:
Music under the tent. Fun activities, refreshments & giveaways sponsors: from 1:00 3:00 Horizon NJ Health will be available for health education. from 10:00 to 12:00 Amerigroup will be available for cholesterol screenings & health education for senior

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Zufall Health Center
17 South Warren Street
Dover, NJ 08801

Event: Open House & Tour
Date: August 10
Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Location:
Zufall Health Center
2-4 Atno Avenue
Morristown

Coordinator: Ramiro Gomez
Phone: 973-328-9100 x 317

Additional Information:
Open House & Tour of New Morristown Office. Presentation: Critixal Helathcare Needs of Public Housing Restidents and Access to Affordable Services. Representatives from Morristown and Morris County Public Housing will be present.

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