CHEMED (The Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry), a federally qualified health care center located at 1771 Madison Avenue, is inviting the public to participate in free screenings, health-related events and giveaways for adults and children, Wednesday, August 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in recognition of National Health Center Week.

Eva Montes from CHEMED will read to children in the pediatric waiting room during Story Time from noon to 1:00 p.m. The rest of the activities and screenings are scheduled between 10: 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

· Ocean County Health Department will be providing fatal vision goggles and the Ocean County prosecutor’s office will simulate field sobriety test in the front of the building, weather permitting.

· Mobile CPR of Ocean County – Free hands on compression CPR training

· Lakewood Speech and Language Center – Information for parents

· NJ SNAP-Ed – N.J. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education

· UnitedHealthcare Community Plan: Blood pressure screening and face painting

· Amerigroup: Derma scan self-skin analysis and summer safety information

· Horizon NJ Health: BMI Screening

National Health Center Week, August 9 – 15, 2015, recognizes the outstanding role of community health centers as a safety net for underserved populations by delivering comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. This year marks the 50th anniversary of national health center programs.

[TLS-Press Release]