News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Area residents are invited to boost their careers and their health by attending an innovative Career & Health Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency , Wednesday, October 22 nd , 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   Local employers and educational institutions will be on hand to promote job openings and scholastic opportunities. In addition, representatives from area healthcare organizations will offer the latest information about the health and well-being of children and families. Covid and flu vaccines will be provided by Acme to those ages 5 and up. Additional job search guidance, such as mock interviews, will be offered to attendees by Project Self-Sufficiency Career Center staff.   A gift card will be awarded to a lucky Career & Health Fair attendee.   The event is free and open to the public.   “We encourage anyone who is interested in advancing their career and improving their health to attend this unique event,” commented Project Self-Sufficiency Ex...

Area residents received free screenings as well as health care tips and education at Project Self-Sufficiency’s recent Community Health & Wellness Fair.  Health care professionals offered screenings for hearing, b lood pressure , and HIV testing.  Participants also obtained helpful information about smoking cessation, services for children with special needs, allergies, nutrition, diabetes, reproductive health, vaccines and other topics.  Dental services were available to families by appointment from Zufall Health Center. Interactive educational exhibits were offered by 5P Minus Society; American Chronic Pain Association; Center for Prevention & Counseling; DASI; Hearing Life; Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice; Morris County Prevention is Key; NAMI Sussex; National Ovarian Cancer Coalition; Newton Medical Center, New Vitality Senior Wellness Program, Behavioral Health, Community Health, Cardiology Heart Health & Blood Pressure, Stroke Health, Rehabi...

Area residents received free screenings, vaccinations and health care tips at Project Self-Sufficiency’s recent Community Health & Wellness Fair.   Health care professionals dispensed flu shots and screenings for hearing, skin cancer and blood pressure.   Participants also received helpful information about smoking cessation, services for children with special needs, allergies, nutrition, diabetes, reproductive health, vaccines and other topics.   Free mammograms were offered to women by appointment, thanks to a generous donation provided by the High Point Regional Field Hockey team. Interactive educational exhibits were offered by 5Pminus (cri du chat); American Cancer Society; American Chronic Pain Association; Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services; Camp Nejada; Center for Prevention and Counseling – Tobacco Free for a Healthy NJ; Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation; DASI; National Ovarian Cancer Coalition; NAMI Sussex; NJ Sharing Network; Newton Medical Cent...