News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Fun, interactive activities for parents and children will be available at a free Family Health Expo hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Thursday, April 27 th , 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.   Representatives from local health organizations will be on hand to discuss resources for the health and well-being of children and families, and presentations will be offered about adverse childhood experiences, child abuse prevention, the stages of appropriate childhood development, breast health, and positive parenting techniques. The Newton Volunteer First Aid & Rescue Squad will offer ambulance tours for kids. Blood pressure checks will be administered by the Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing.   One family in attendance will be randomly selected to receive a $100 gift card towards the purchase of groceries.   Pizza will be provided for all attendees.   The Family Health Expo is free and open to the public.   In addition to Project Self-Sufficiency, u...

A free Community Health & Wellness Fair will be hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Thursday, October 10 th , 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.   The event will feature screenings by community health organizations, interactive educational exhibits, and up-to-date information about blood pressure, anxiety, depression, body/mass index, nutrition, diabetes, skin cancer, and vaccines.   Free hearing screenings will be offered by Hearing Life.   Dental services will be available by appointment, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; some income guidelines apply.   The free Community Health & Wellness Fair will take place at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Community Education Center, located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.   Representatives from local community health organizations will be on site, including DASI; Hearing Life; Morris County Prevention is Key; NAMI; Newton Medical Center, Community Health Information, New Vitality Senior Program, Cardiology and Heart Health; NORW...