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Edison Health Fair Offers Free Screenings,

Wellness Education to Over 125 Residents

Held at Umiya Dham Temple, the June 15 community health fair brought together volunteers,

doctors, and service groups to deliver vital health care access to the local population

OUR BUREAU in multiple South Asian languages to
ensure accessibility for all attendees.
Edison, NJ
Feedback from the community
n Sunday, June 15, 2025, the was overwhelmingly positive. Many
Health Camp of New Jersey expressed gratitude for the high-quali-
O(HCNJ), in collaboration with ty services and personalized attention,
Karuna Seva and Shree Umiya Parivar noting that the event helped them bet-
of USA, hosted a highly successful Com- ter understand their health and take
munity Health Fair at Umiya Dham proactive steps toward wellness.
Temple in Edison. With over 125 par- “Events like these help bridge the
ticipants, the event provided free med- gap between need and access,” said a
ical screenings, specialist consultations, volunteer from HCNJ. “We’re proud
and wellness education in an inclu- to serve the community with dignity,
sive and community-centered setting. compassion, and care.”
The day’s activities focused on im- The event’s success was made
proving healthcare access for residents, possible by a team of committed vol-
particularly addressing the needs of unteers from HCNJ, Karuna Seva,
the South Asian community. Services and the Umiya Dham Temple com-
were offered at no cost and ranged munity. Their efforts ensured the
from basic check-ups to specialty con- smooth flow of participants, seamless
sultations. LabCorp supported the coordination among providers, and a
initiative by conducting key diagnostic cer prevention, stroke awareness, and • SATHI (South Asian Total Health welcoming environment for all.
tests such as blood work (including mental health. Initiative – Rutgers) The next health fair will take
CBC, lipid panels, thyroid function, Mental health services were a • SAMENA (South Asian Memory place on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Ba-
and HbA1c) and electrocardiograms. notable component of the day, with and Aging Project) laji Temple in Bridgewater, NJ.
In addition, on-site physicians con- counselors and volunteers offer- • SSAI HCNJ, which has screened over
ducted physical exams and provided ing screening and referral support • Project BEST (vision screenings) 13,500 individuals and identified more
expertise in cardiology and neurology. through organizations such as SAM- • CARE (Collaborative Approach for than 4,000 chronic conditions in the
The fair also included a wide ar- HIN (South Asian Mental Health Research and Education) past 25 years, remains steadfast in its
ray of preventive screenings and ed- Initiative and Network). Education Beyond individual care, the event mission to provide culturally sensitive
ucation modules aimed at tackling around stress, depression, and anxiety emphasized public health literacy. and accessible healthcare.
chronic conditions and raising health was well received by attendees, many Participants received resources on At its 25th Anniversary Gala in
awareness. Dental specialists conduct- of whom welcomed the opportunity to managing chronic diseases such as dia- November 2023, the organization
ed oral cancer screenings and promot- discuss mental wellness in a safe, stig- betes and hypertension, learned about announced plans to open a Com-
ed oral hygiene practices. Ophthal- ma-free environment. healthy lifestyle choices, and were munity Health Center by 2026, fur-
mology teams screened for glaucoma Multiple regional health organiza- offered assistance with affordable ther expanding its reach and ability
and diabetic retinopathy, while other tions lent their support and expertise to insurance options and enrollment. to serve underserved populations
medical professionals focused on can- the fair, including: Volunteers also shared information across New Jersey.

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