10/13--South Ward Information Fair at George Washington Carver School
While most people were winding down from a busy, work-filled week, attendees at the South Ward Information Fair were still in work mode. That's because the standing-room only event featured information on employment opportunities,
ex-felon re-entry, and health and wellness.
The University Hospital contributed to the success of this event by providing blood pressure screenings, eye disease screenings and information on HIV/AIDS. Our contribution would not have been possible if the following staff members did not attend on our behalf: Julio Colon (Orthopaedics), Pat Hardy (FXB Center), and Doctors Ben Szirth and Khadijah Shahid (NJMS Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science).
Thanks, everyone!
Screening statistics
Blood pressure: 42
10/14--1st Annual Latino Health and Fun Day/National Latino AIDS Awareness Day 2006
The brisk temperatures and bright sunshine set the tone for this health fair. The event was well-attended as more than 200 people packed the North's Ward Elwood Park for a day of health information and fun. It was sponsored by the Hyacinth Foundation, El Club del Barrio, Newark Department of Health STD Clinic, National Latino AIDS Awareness Committee, Abbott Labs and Gilead Pharmaceuticals. Julio Colon of The University Hospital Orthopaedics Department attended on our behalf and did diabetes screenings.
Screening statistics:
Glucose--45
HIV/AIDS--10
The line says it all--Julio Colon stayed very busy doing diabetes screenings
during the Latino Health Fair.
10/14--Bethel Assemblies of God Health Fair
This health fair featured health screenings, information, gospel music and hearty refreshments. In addition to participation from The University Hospital and our community-based health center, University Center for Family Medicine, several community-based agencies attended as well.
Vida Franco and Christine Davis, both of the University Center for Family Medicine, were on duty at the health fair.
Tiffany L. Smith, Marketing and Media Relations, joins Vida Franco and Dr. Asha Samant of New Jersey Dental School at the Bethel Assemblies of God Health Fair.
Pat Hardy of the FXB Center prepares her table to distribute information on HIV/AIDS.
Marielos Vega of the New Jersey Medical School Department of Family Medicine educated guests about colorectal cancer at the health fair.
Doctors Kathyann Duncan and Caryl Heaton answered primary care questions
during the health fair. Dr. Heaton is the medical director for University Center
for Family Medicine.
Dr. Heaton in action at the Bethel Assemblies of God Health Fair.
10/18--La Casa de Don Pedro Health Fair: Newark Cuide de Su Salud/Newark Take Care of Your Health
It was standing room only as guests at the La Casa de don Pedro health fair made their were through the event.
During the health fair, which was the agency's third such event, staff members led by
Ana Natale-Pereira, MD, MPH (Director of Community Based Networks/Assistant Professor in the Division of Academic Medicine, Geriatrics, and Community Programs) provided guests with a variety of services.
A tremendous thanks to those who attended: Michael Ricardo (graduate student);
Vida Franco and Christine Davis of University Center for Family Medicine; UHBC staff members Evelyn Mejil, Derrick Knighton and Jeannine Burzynksi; Lissette Cespedes of the Division of Academic Medicine, Geriatrics, and Community Programs; Martha Bonilla of PM&R, Gladys Martinez of OB/GYN Associates, Marcelo Taborga (NJMS student), and Khalil Rashidi, Annie Rodriguez and Fernando Morris--all from DAYAM.
Dr. Anna Natale-Pereira and Carmen McLaughlin (both from the Division of Academic
Medicine, Geriatrics, and Community Programs) were very pleased with the
success of the health fair.
Physical therapist Martha Bonilla and social worker Gladys Martinez (from OB/GYN
Associates) provided helpful information during the health fair.
Dr. Natale-Pereira explains a guest's screening result as graduate student
Michael Ricardo listens.
New Jersey Medical School student Marcelo Taborga helped with blood pressures
at the health fair.
UBHC staff members Jeannine Burzynksi, Derrick Knighton and Evelyn Mejil distributed
information about various aspects of mental health.
During the health fair, Lissette Cespedes of the Division of Academic Medicine,
Geriatrics, and Community Programs, distributed questionnaires for the
department's colorectal study.
Screening statistics:
HIV/AIDS--24
Cholesterol--43
Glucose--69
BP--75
10/18--Friends Health Connection presents "Celebrate Transplantation and Raise Awareness for Organ Donation"--Featuring Danny and David Mantle
Dr. Dorian Wilson, division of transplantation surgery, served as a guest speaker at the Friends Health Connection seminar “Celebrate Transplantation and Raise Awareness
for Organ Donation.” The program featured Danny and David Mantle, sons of the late baseball legend Mickey Mantle, and attracted nearly 50 guests.
Roxanne Black, executive director of the Friends Health Connection, thanks liver
transplant surgeon Dorian Wilson, MD for speaking at the lecture.
10/19--Essex County Senior Wellness Day
Seniors from around the county enjoyed food, fun and health information at a day held exclusively in their honor. During the event, which attracted nearly 2,000 seniors from Essex County, Catherine Marcial of the Screening Access of Value to Essex (SAVE) Program, distributed information on breast cancer. Her display showed women how to examine their breasts for lumps.
10/20--Superior Court of New Jersey--Essex Vicinage 5th Annual Wellness Screening Fair
Thanks to members of our Community Outreach Committee (COC), employees at the Superior Court of New Jersey learned about good nutrition, hypertension, diabetes and mental health. The ladies from the COC who made it possible were Naomi Yarra (Food and Nutrition), Wilma Johnson (UBHC) and Vida Franco and Christine Davis of University Center for Family Medicine.
Christine Davis (c) of University Center for Family Medicine knows how to
make diabetes screenings FUN!
Vida Franco of University Center for Family Medicine in action at the Superior
Court of New Jersey Health Fair.
Screening statistics:
BP--65
Glucose 65
10/23--Mammography Screening Sign Up Day at Pathmark
To help gear up for the free mammography screening on 10/30, Zelia DeSouza of the SAVE Program staffed a table at Pathmark to spread the word about the upcoming event. In addition, women who stopped at the table got a double dose of information as Naomi Yarra of Food and Nutrition joined her.
10/23--Marion P. Thomas Charter School Health Fair
The teachers at Marion P. Thomas Charter School enjoyed a fair that not only included health information, but medical insurance information as well. During the event, Nadine Jenkins (Cancer Registry), a heart disease survivor and certified educator on the subject, told teachers how she is defeating the disease.
Nadine Jenkins of the Cancer Registry (shown here and below) helped educate
teachers at Marion P. Thomas Charter School about heart disease. As someone who
is living with the disease, she makes an excellent spokesperson.
10/24--Employee Lecture Series: Foot Fundamentals: Tips on Keeping Your Feet Healthy
The University Hospital has re-introduced an initiative to educate employees about a variety of health issues and highlight our physicians at the same time. As part of The University Hospital Employee lecture series, Dr. George Wallace, director of the podiatry service, gave the talk “Foot Fundamentals: Tips on Keeping your Feet Healthy.”
A total of 30 employees attended the lunchtime talk during which Dr. Wallace discussed various aspects of foot health.
10/24--Newark Museum Health Fair
Newark Museum employees are better-equipped with the tools to lead healthier lives thanks to their annual health fair. UH contributed to the cause through the educational efforts of Tracy Palmer (physical therapist) and Linda Tucker (speech pathologist). Great work, ladies.
Physical therapist Tracy Palmer and speech pathologist Linder Tucker represented
UH well at the Newark Museum Health Fair.
10/28--Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Beta Alpha Omega Chapter) Health Fair at the YMWCA
Although this Saturday morning was marked by torrential rain, that still wasn't enough to keep our outreach team members from arriving at the "Y" to serve its residents. Staff members Julio Colon and Jesus Mabute (both from Orthopaedics), Dr. Asha Samant of the NJDS, and fourth-year NJDS student Monica Singh made their way through bad weather conditions to attend the fair. It was sponsored by the Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Great work, everyone!
Jesus Mabute (r) of Orthopaedics handled the blood pressure screenings at the YMWCA
health fair.
During the YMWCA health fair, Dr. Asha Samant (in white lab coat) and New Jersey
Dental School fourth-year student Monica Singh stayed very busy.
Dr. Asha Samant distributes toothbrushes to children at the YMWCA.
Teamwork makes it happen--Tiffany L. Smith, UH Marketing and Media Relations,
and Dr. Asha Samant of the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the NJDS agreed
that the YMWCA health fair was a success.
Screening statistics:
BP--50
Glucose--36
10/30--Free Mammography Screenings at The University Hospital
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The University Hospital, UMDCare and the New Jersey Medical School SAVE (Screening Access of Value to Essex) Program hosted a free mammography screening day. As part of the program, women received free clinical breast examinations, pap smears, and mammographies.
The event was staff by The University Hospital volunteer Louise Letterlough, Tiffany L. Smith (Marketing and Media Relations) and SAVE Program staff members Arianne Gomez, Zelia DeSouza and Nancy Louis, APN.
Women were educated about breast health and various female cancers before
completing their screenings. Zelia DeSouza of the SAVE Program led the discussion.
Screening statistics:
Clinical breast exams: 25
Pap smear: 25
Mammographies: 25
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