October is Health Literacy Month.

Visit 'Just for the Health Of It!' Health Literacy Table in the library lobby October 7-17, 2024 to find information in multiple languages about health literacy and how it can affect your ability to make informed health decisions, take medicines correctly, manage a chronic disease and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Brought to you by Just For The Health Of It! Initiative, The Library's Prescription for Quality Health & Wellness Information.

Healthy Food. Healthy Life.

Visit our table and pick up some healthy plant-based recipes to try this summer.

Provided by the Library's health initiative, Just For the Health of It.

Meet with staff from Garden State Home in the library's lobby to learn about the dangers of lead poisoning and find out if your home may be eligible for free testing and treatment under the New Jersey Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP).

Lead-based paint hazards exist in most homes built prior to 1978 and can be especially harmful to children and pregnant women. 

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Meet with staff from Garden State Home in the library's lobby to learn about the dangers of lead poisoning and find out if your home may be eligible for free testing and treatment under the New Jersey Lead Remediation and Abatement Program (LRAP).

Lead-based paint hazards exist in most homes built prior to 1978 and can be especially harmful to children and pregnant women. 

Enjoy the story of The Gingerbread Man in English, Russian and Arabic, fun activities and a not-so-messy craft.

For kids age 3+ with an adult.

Stop by the library's Pride Month Health Table June 7-13, 2024 in the library lobby and pick up resources on LGBTQIA+ Health, Pride bookmarks and buttons.

Brought to you by Just For The Health Of It! Initiative, The Library's Prescription for Quality Health & Wellness Information.

The HEAL initiative is a student-run initiative from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School that provides education on high blood pressure management, with a focus on lifestyle modifications. They will also provide information on local community sites to check blood pressure and steps on how to properly track blood pressure at home.

The June session's table topic is "Dietary Approaches to Prevent Hypertension."

Registration is now full.

DermaScan Screening*

Provided by Saint Peter's University Hospital

Appointments are required.

The DermaScan is a non-invasive device that shows sun damage and other skin surface conditions, such as dryness and oil deposits.

*Wearing makeup may obscure results.

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