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Borough of Raritan, NJ |
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"A friendly town of friendly people" |
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Board of Health |
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Members |
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Meeting Time |
The Board of Health meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, at 7:30pm in the Municipal Building.
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Adult Health Screening |
The Somerville-Raritan-Manville Health Department, in collaboration with Somerset Medical Center, will sponsor an Adult Health Screening on Saturday, June 14 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon at Raritan Borough Hall (22 First Street)). Participation is by appointment only.
The Adult Health Screening will offer a blood test for cholesterol [total cholesterol, HDL, LDL & triglycerides], diabetes and anemia for $20.00 for residents of Somerville, Raritan and Manville - $25.00 for all non-residents. The PSA blood test for men is an additional $15.00 for everyone. FREE services include: blood pressure; take-home colon-rectal health kits; diabetes risk assessment; body stress screening; hearing test; vision (acuity and glaucoma); percent body fat analysis and BMI (body mass index) calculation; chair massage; podiatric (foot) screening; carbon monoxide screening (for smokers; oral health screening; health education materials. The blood test requires that all participants do not eat or drink anything, except essential medications, for 12 hours prior to their appointment.
For more information, or an appointment, call the Somerville-Raritan-Manville Health Department at 725-2300, Ext. 1982.
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Blood Pressure Screening |
Manville free blood pressure screenings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month, from 11:00am—1:00pm at the VFW Hall. No appointment is needed.
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Chest (TB) Clinic |
Northwest Regional Chest (TB) Clinic; Somerset Medical Center; 908.203.6040; hours by appointment only.
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Childhood Health |
Child Health Conferences and Childhood Immunizations are scheduled throughout the year. Call the Community Visiting Nurse Association at 908.725.9355 for an appointment.
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Cholesterol & Blood Pressure Screening |
10:00am – 1:00pm $5.00 for residents of Somerville, Raritan and Manville $10.00 for all non-residents No appointment required.
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Women’s Health |
The Women’s Health and Counseling Center (908.526.2335) offers the following services by appointment only:
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Program; - Confidential HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing Site; - Cancer Early Detection Program; - Preventive care for common illnesses, treatment for minor acute health concerns and physical exams are now available on a sliding fee scale.
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