August 2009
Horizon NJ Health Celebrates National Health Center Week
(West Trenton, NJ, August 11, 2009)
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In recognition of the services provided by community health centers in New Jersey and nationwide, Horizon NJ Health will be participating in 25 statewide health fairs and events during National Health Center Week from August 9-15, 2009.“These community-based centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers or FQHCs, provide primary and preventive care for more than 366,000 people in New Jersey and over 18 million people nationwide,” said Karen L. Clark, President and Chief Operating Officer for Horizon NJ Health. “We are proud to be a community partner with these centers as they act as a safety net for so many uninsured and underserved individuals.” Joining in the weeklong celebration, Horizon NJ Health’s professional staff will be sending the Care-A-Vans, mobile health and wellness units, to many health centers across New Jersey, offering:
• Medical and dental screenings, including blood pressure, glucose and skin analysis and BMI (Body Mass Index)
• NJ, the Horizon NJ Health Mascot
• Information on health related, educational programs
• “Dancing for Your Health” program, designed for all age groups as a healthy and fun way to add activity for a healthier lifestyle
• NJ FamilyCare and NJ FamilyCare ADVANTAGE enrollment information Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, through its charitable foundation, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, has played a leading role in supporting health centers across the state through its five-year, $5 million Health Center Initiative. Since 2006, 20 health centers have received funding through the Initiative. Health centers have used the funds to expand hours of operation, hire staff, purchase needed medical equipment and medications and make capital improvements. Horizon NJ Health will be at the following locations during National Health Center Week: August 9-15, 2009:
August 8, 2009 Newark Community Health Center in collaboration with 100 Black Men, Inc.
Event in adjacent parking lot
1150 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
August 10, 2009
Mercer New Jersey Primary Care Association
Kick Off for National Health Center Week at Mercer County Park
Mercer Park East Picnic Area
1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Invited: NJ Gov. Jon Corzine and US Senators Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg August 10, 2009 Ocean Chemed Health Center
1771 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm August 10, 2009 Passaic North Hudson Community Action Corporation
1110 Main Street , Passaic, NJ
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
August 11, 2009 Ocean Ocean Health Initiatives
102 Second Street, Lakewood, NJ
10:00 am - 12:00 pm August 11, 2009 Cumberland Community Health Care
1200 North High Street, Millville, NJ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm August 11, 2009 Monmouth VNA of Central New Jersey
1301 Main Street
Asbury Park, New Jersey 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
August 11, 2009 Middlesex Plainfield Neighborhood Health Corporation
1700-58 Myrtle Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey
11:00 am - 3:00 pm August 11, 2009
Atlantic Southern Jersey Medical Centers
Hammonton Medical, 860 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton, New Jersey
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
August 12, 2009
Monmouth Monmouth Family Health Center
270 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm August 12, 2009
Middlesex Jewish Renaissance Medical Center
275 Hobart Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Invited public officials/community leaders: Mayor Wilda Diaz; Senators Menendez and Lautenberg
August 12, 2009
Hudson Horizon Health Center
714 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
11:00 am – 3:00 pm August 13, 2009 Mercer Henry J. Austin Health Center
112 Ewing Street, Ewing, NJ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
August 13, 2009 Atlantic Atlanticare Healthcare Services
2009 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 13, 2009 Union Plainfield Neighborhood Health Corporation
250 Second Street, Elizabeth, NJ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
August 13, 2009
Hudson Metropolitan Family Health Network
935 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
August 13, 2009 Essex Newark Community Health Center
444 William Street, East Orange, NJ Time - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
August 14, 2009 Camden - Project H.O.P.E.
439 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
August 14, 2009 Middlesex Eric B. Chandler Health Center
277 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
August 14, 2009 Atlantic Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
Atlantic City Medical, 1401 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 10:00 am -12:00 pm August 14, 2009 Atlantic Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers
Pleasantville Medical, 932 S. Main Street, Pleasantville, NJ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm August 15, 2009
Camden CAMcare Health Corporation
2610 Federal Street, Camden, NJ
10:00 am - 3:00 pm August 15, 2009
Hudson North Hudson Community Action Corporation
5301 Broadway, West New York, NJ
10:00 am - 3:00 pm August 15, 2009 Warren Plainfield Neighborhood Health Corporation
at Shappelle Park , Phillipsburg, NJ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ###
Horizon NJ Health is New Jersey’s largest managed health care organization serving the publicly insured, providing health services for more than 411,000 people in all 21 New Jersey counties. Headquartered in West Trenton, NJ, Horizon NJ Health, a partnership, is a product of Horizon HMO. Horizon HMO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. The website for Horizon NJ Health is found at www.horizonNJhealth.com. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is the oldest and largest health insurer in the state serving over 3.6 million members. Horizon BCBSNJ is New Jersey's only not-for-profit, health services corporation and is headquartered in Newark with offices in Wall, Mt. Laurel, and West Trenton.
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