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Successful Community Health Fair Serves More

Than 200 Community Members in Bridgewater

OUR BUREAU
Bridgewater, NJ
ealth Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ), in col-
laboration with Shree Venkateswara Tem-
Hple (Balaji Temple), Bridgewater, and Rob-
ert Wood Johnson University Hospital–Somerset,
successfully hosted a comprehensive Community
Health Fair on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Shree Ven-
kateswara Temple in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The
event attracted an outstanding response from the
community, with more than 200 individuals receiv-
ing free health screenings, physician consultations,
preventive health education, and wellness resources
designed to promote early detection and healthier
lifestyles.
The Community Health Fair reflected the
shared commitment of HCNJ and its healthcare
and community partners to improve access to qual-
ity healthcare services for underserved and unin-
sured populations while emphasizing prevention,
education, and early intervention. Participants had
the opportunity to consult with experienced phy-
sicians, healthcare professionals, and volunteers
representing multiple medical specialties, enabling
individuals and families to better understand their operation of the event. Their collective efforts cre-
health conditions and receive guidance for appro- ated a welcoming environment where community
priate follow-up care. members could comfortably access high-quality
The event featured an extensive range of free healthcare information and services.
healthcare services, including cancer prevention The organization further expresses its heartfelt
education, cardiology consultations, neurology con- gratitude to its long-standing healthcare partners
sultations, urology consultations, women’s health and sponsors whose continued support has strength-
education and consultations, mental health screen- ened Health Camp of New Jersey’s outreach efforts
ing and counseling, physical therapy consultations, throughout 2026. LabCorp once again provided
dietary and nutrition counseling, dental screening essential laboratory support, while Ritesh Shah nity Health Fair is scheduled for Sunday, September
and oral health education, eye screening for glau- Charitable Pharmacy continued its commitment to 13, 2026, at Durga Mandir in Princeton, New Jer-
coma and diabetic retinopathy, and alternative medication management and pharmacy services. sey. Community members are encouraged to regis-
medicine therapies. In addition, attendees partici- Appreciation is also extended to ANS for its ongo- ter online in advance. Registration is currently open
pated in interactive CPR and Automated External ing partnership and invaluable support of HCNJ’s and will close on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Defibrillator (AED) demonstrations that provided community health initiatives. For more than 26 years, Health Camp of New
valuable life-saving skills for responding to medical “This Community Health Fair once again Jersey has remained one of the region’s leading non-
emergencies. demonstrated what can be accomplished when profit organizations dedicated to preventive health-
The success of the health fair was made possible healthcare institutions, community organizations, care and community wellness. During this time, the
through the extraordinary collaboration and dedica- volunteers, and faith-based organizations work to- organization has provided free health screenings to
tion of physicians, healthcare providers, volunteers, gether toward a common goal,” said Dr. Tushar B. more than 14,000 individuals, identified over 4,500
and community organizations working together to Patel, President of Health Camp of New Jersey. chronic health abnormalities, and connected thou-
improve public health. Health Camp of New Jersey “Our mission has always been to provide accessible, sands of community members with essential health-
extends its sincere appreciation to the management culturally sensitive preventive healthcare services care resources and follow-up care.
and volunteers of Shree Venkateswara Temple for that empower individuals to take charge of their As part of its continuing commitment to im-
graciously hosting the event and for their unwaver- health. Every screening, consultation, and educa- proving healthcare access, Health Camp of New
ing support in serving the community. Special rec- tional interaction has the potential to improve lives Jersey is preparing to launch the Lata Atul Shah
ognition is also extended to Robert Wood Johnson through early detection and timely intervention.” Community Health Center in Somerset, New Jer-
University Hospital–Somerset for its continued Building on the success of this event, Health sey, with its Grand Opening scheduled for Septem-
partnership in promoting preventive healthcare and Camp of New Jersey, Shree Venkateswara Tem- ber 19, 2026. The new center will provide year-round
community wellness. ple, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hos- primary care, preventive health services, chronic dis-
HCNJ also recognizes the outstanding contri- pital–Somerset remain committed to continuing ease management, health education, and coordinat-
butions of volunteers from SSAI, SAMHIN, RWJ this impactful partnership through future commu- ed follow-up care for uninsured, underinsured, and
University Hospital–Somerset, Shree Venkateswara nity health initiatives that expand access to quality medically underserved populations, representing
Temple, and numerous community organizations healthcare and promote healthier communities. a significant milestone in HCNJ’s mission to build
whose dedication and service ensured the smooth The next Health Camp of New Jersey Commu- healthier communities.

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