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Successful Community Health Fair Hosted by Health Camp

of NJ in collaboration with Shree Venkateswara Temple

OUR BUREAU nity health. The success of the event of New Jersey for their continued impactful partnership with more
was made possible by the incredible commitment to community health health-focused events, reinforc-
Bridgewater, NJ
dedication of volunteers from HCNJ, awareness for over 25 years, applaud- ing their shared goal of communi-
he Health Camp of New Jer- SSAI, SAMHIN, RWJ-Somerset, ing the collaborative efforts to pro- ty-centered, culturally competent
sey (HCNJ), in collaboration temple management and volunteers, vide vital services to local residents. healthcare.
Twith Shree Venkateswara Tem- the NJ Artists Lions Club, and many The Cancer prevention edu- The next health fair will be held
ple (Bridgewater) and Robert Wood other community organizations. The cation, consultations in cardiology, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the
Johnson University Hospital (Somer- Faith Home Health Care was provid- neurology, endocrinology, urology, Hindu American Temple & Cultural
set), successfully hosted a Community ed education on home health, skilled and women’s health, mental health Center (Krishna Temple), 31 Wool-
Health Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, nursing, rehab and other critical ser- screening and counseling, physical eytown Road, Morganville, NJ 07751.
at Balaji Temple in Bridgewater, NJ. vices available in New Jersey. The therapy and dietary guidance, hands- With a legacy of over 13,500 indi-
The event saw an enthusiastic turn- LabCorp, Ritesh Shah Charitable on CPR/AED education, dental viduals screened and 4,200+ chronic
out, serving over 150 individuals with Pharmacy and ANS have continued screening and oral health education, conditions identified over the last
accessible healthcare services, health to support the health fairs in 2025. eye screening for glaucoma and di- 25+ years, HCNJ remains commit-
education, and wellness resources. The event also welcomed Hills- abetic retinopathy and alternative ted to advancing community health.
The fair offered free health borough Mayor John Ciccarelli and medicine therapies were part of this The organization is also actively
screenings, personalized consul- Deputy Mayor Catherine Payne, who health fair. working toward launching a Commu-
tations, and educational sessions, visited the fair to show their support. HCNJ, Balaji Temple manage- nity Health Center by 2026, designed
demonstrating a strong collective Both officials congratulated the tem- ment, and RWJ University Hospi- to offer ongoing care and follow-up
commitment to improving commu- ple management and Health Camp tal–Somerset plan to continue this services for vulnerable populations.

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