CentraState - Healthy Directions

Fall 2014

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UPCOMING SCREENINGS AND EVENTS Skin Cancer Lecture and Screening Freehold: September 18; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monroe: October 23; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Skin cancer screenings are non-invasive exams that are quick, but vitally important. Cost: $5 FREE Prostate and Colorectal Cancer Screening October 20; 6-8 p.m. December 1; 6-8 p.m. This screening is open to men who are age 40 and over who have never had a PSA blood test and have no previous diagnosis of prostate cancer. You must register at least 4 days before screening to receive special diet instructions. Women's Colorectal Cancer Lecture and Screening November 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about ways to prevent colorectal cancer, including vitamin intake, hormone use, and dietary guidelines. Everyone should get screened for colorectal cancer annually after age 50, or earlier if there is a family history of cancer. You must register at least 4 days before screening to receive special diet instructions. Cost: $10 FREE! Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) Screening Thursday, November 6; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. If you have a family history of diabetes, hypertension or kidney disease, consider attending the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) Screening. Offered in conjunction with the National Kidney Foundation of Greater New York, the program offers participants a variety of information to determine your likelihood of developing kidney disease. Flu and Tdap Vaccines Call (732) 308-0570 for details. MoleSafe of Central Jersey Get tested with our melanoma early detection screening program. Visit centrastate.com/molesafe or call (877) MOLESAFE for more information. Support Groups CentraState offers a variety of support groups for breastfeeding, cancer and diabetes. Call for details. Registration is required for classes, events and screenings. Screening fee is non-refundable. Call (732) 308-0570 or visit centrastate.com/healthprograms for more information. Become a fan of CentraState Healthcare System to get the latest updates on classes and events! facebook.com/centrastate Join the Convo on Twitter! #centrastate twitter.com/centrastate Sign up for our FREE eNewsletter to receive updates on other programs and events. Sign up at centrastate.com/enews. Physician Finder mobile app is now available for Iphone and Android users! Visit centrastate.com/app to download. All programs are brought to you by the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center

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