News from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Public Information Contacts: Linda Van Zandt / Joanne Vuoso / Lisa Krueger

908.231.7020 publicinfo@co.somerset.nj.us

October 9, 2009

North Plainfield Family Health and Safety Day

NORTH PLAINFIELD – The Somerset County Department of Health will sponsor their annual Family Health & Safety Day on Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Plainfield Senior Citizen / Community Center, located on the corner of Greenbrook Road and Clinton Avenue. Food and refreshments will be offered.

A comprehensive wellness blood screening for CBC / lipid profiles will be offered by Medical Laboratory Diagnostics. Participants must fast for 12 hours prior to the blood screening. There is a $20.00 blood analysis charge for North Plainfield residents and a $30.00 charge for non-residents. Pre-registration is required for all laboratory testing. Call (908) 231-7155 to register.

The Community VNA will offer flu vaccines from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. To receive the vaccination at no charge, eligible participants must have Medicare Part B and bring the Medicare Part B card with them. Otherwise, the cost will be $5.00 for North Plainfield residents and $10 for non-residents.

Planned activities include hearing screenings, blood pressure and glucose checks and chair massages.

For additional information, call David DeRosa, Somerset County Health Department, at (908) 203-6070.