Mobile Health Fair In Essex County: Free Screenings, Health Info
Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. invites the public to visit Essex County Branch Brook Park to engage in our "Road to Wellness: Mobile Health Fair" that will feature a variety of free health screenings and educational information from 20 community-based health organizations, including the Mobile Clinic Van from the Essex County Office of Public Health Management. Appointments for some screenings are required. To book your appointment, please visit .
The "Road to Wellness: Mobile Health Fair" will be held as follows:
"We are excited to host our first Mobile Health Fair, bringing together a diverse range of healthcare providers and essential medical screenings. Whether you are uninsured, underinsured, or simply in need of accessible care, we invite you to join us and take advantage of screenings and programs that can improve your health and wellbeing," DiVincenzo said. "Essex County, along with our dedicated partner agencies, is here to support you on your 'Road to Wellness,' " he added.
Members of the public are invited to take the opportunity to receive free health screenings including, but not limited to, mammography screenings, HIV and STD testing, pap smear screenings, prostate cancer screenings, genetic cancer risk screenings, stroke risk assessment and diabetes assessment. The healthcare providers participating in the Essex County Mobile Health Fair will also be offering educational programs for dental and oral health, childhood lead poisoning, and much more. Don't forget to bring your laundry hamper and a grocery bag! The Essex County Mobile Health Fair will include washer and dryer services, and fresh farmers market produce to take home.
Participating in the Road to Wellness event are NJ Community Research Initiative, Planned Parenthood, RWJBarnabas Health, University Hospital's Mammography in Motion, Screen NJ, Rutgers Medical School, CarePlus NJ, Family Connects, Partnership for Maternal & Child Health, Grow Garden State, Zufall Health, MEND Hunger Relief Network, United Community Corporation, Essex-Passaic Wellness Coalition, Family Service League, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, Braven Heath and KinderSmile.
The Road to Wellness is a free event, however appointments are needed for some of the medical screenings. To book your appointment, please visit .
