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Healthcare Talent Network Event

ParamCARE were proud to be a part of the job fair held at Raritan Valley Community College on 23rdAugust 2012 by the Healthcare Talent Network, an initiative funded by New Jersey department of Labor and Workforce Development in partnership with Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations. The purpose of the event was to create an opportunity for prospective students and job seekers to meet with education providers, career counselors, various professional organizations and health care industry employers and acquire knowledge on various resources and educational opportunities available that would aid them in making their career related decision . There was also an opportunity for them to get to know about the special state grants provided for training and education while they are unemployed.
We from ParamCARE got opportunity to apprise the attendees, of the various educational courses we offer like the training for becoming Certified Nurse Aid, Certified Home Health Aid & Pharmacy technician and also about courses on medical billing & coding and phlebotomy that are state approved and also approved by respective boards. They were also briefed about our post certification job placement services and the healthcare staffing services we provide for placement of registered nurse, certified nursing assistants, home health aide, pharmacy technician and licensed practical nurse. Information was also provided on the free career counseling services that are offered by us regularly. The event was well received by the attendees who showed utmost interest in learning about the various educational and career resources available.

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Focus Group for Healthcare Needs Assessment

ParamCARE foundation in association with UMDNJ –RWJMS conducted focus groups in Middlesex and Somerset counties of New Jersey to understand the experiences in getting healthcare among the Gujarati and Hindi speaking population of the community. The focus group in Hindi was conducted at ParamCARE facility located in 200 Middlesex Essex Turnpike in Iselin, NJ on 25th July 2012 and the Gujarati focus group was conducted in Chutney Mary Restaurant in Monmouth Junction, NJ on 26th July 2012. There was equal representation of both men and women of all age groups with the seniors showing increased interest in being a part of the event. The participants were very enthusiastic in expressing their views during discussion on various healthcare topics and also came up with lots of interesting ideas and suggestions for improving healthcare delivery and facilities.

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Choose Your Cover

ParamCARE foundation partnered with Middlesex County Office of Health services in conducting “Choose your cover 2012”, a skin cancer screening and awareness event, that was held at Crystal springs aquatic center in East Brunswick, New Jersey on 24th June 2012. Registered Nurses from ParamCARE foundation provided the cancer screening services and free sunscreen lotions were distributed to the visitors. The participants were screened for suspicious skin lesions, educated on sun protection measures and provided information on how to have followed up in required situations. They were also provided educational materials on various skin cancers, sun safety and UV protection measures.

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Edison Family Day

Edison Municipal Alliance & Youth Services Commission, Edison Chamber of Commerce and Edison Township Council hosted the 22nd Annual Edison Family Day on Sunday May 20th 2012 at the NJ Convention and Exposition Center at 97 Sunfield Ave, Raritan Center, New Jersey. ParamCARE foundation co-sponsored the event and also participated in the health fair. Free educational materials were distributed on various cancers, latest screening recommendations & importance of diet and physical activity in disease prevention.

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Healthy Kids Day

ParamCARE Foundation celebrated the Healthy Kids Day, a national initiative by the Y to improve the health and well -being of kids, filled with fun, active play and educational activities that will help parents improve their lifestyles of kids on a long term. This event was held at Raritan Bay Area on 28th April, 2012. ParamCARE Foundation provided free Nutrition Counseling and live demonstrations on easy, healthy snack preparation for participants to learn and make at home. The aim was to make an emphasis  on utilizing the youth as educators themselves,  not just as receivers of the educations, believing that they are a big influence on parents’ choices and that the message  will be taken and shared at home.

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Nutrition for the Elderly

ParamCARE Foundation conducted Nutrition for the Elderly program at South Amboy Day Care Center on 30th January, 2012. Also present at the event was a health educator form Middlesex County Department of Health. The event was mainly targeted for the benefit of the seniors in the community. Our Registered Dietician Ms. D. Patel educated the participants on what a healthy diet is, about healthy and unhealthy fats, and role of nutrition in cancer prevention, diabetes and blood cholesterol management. It was a very interactive session and was held in Indian languages of Hindi and Gujarati. At the end of the session all the participants were given educational materials on Healthy Diet and Physical activity.

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Strengthening Family Relationships and Roles

ParamCARE Foundation joined hands with the Middlesex County Department of Health, Alianza and Robert N Wilentz School, Perth Amboy in conducting the Strengthening Family relationship and roles event on January 25th 2012. NJ strengthening families is an approach to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families through early care and education. . The goals of the program are to increase the awareness that stronger families are central to keeping children safe and allowing them to develop their full potential. The school social worker from the school and the health educator form the County health department addressed the parents who were present at the event and that was followed by a group discussion. ParamCARE Foundation as a part of its mission of building a healthier community through education and outreach, distributed brochures and information on available local resources for parents and care givers to utilized.

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Nutrition and Physical Activity

ParamCARE Foundation and Middlesex County Department of Health Services joined hands in conducting an educational event on 18th January, 2012 at Carteret Public Library to raise awareness on the role nutrition and physical activity plays in management of various chronic diseases. The participants were also educated on healthy meal planning, maintaining a food diary and weight management through balanced diet and exercise. Information on local resources for affordable fresh produce was also distributed.

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Cervical Cancer Awareness

ParamCARE Foundation hosted a cervical cancer awareness event at Piscataway Public library on 17th January 2012 in partnership with Middlesex County Public health Department. The purpose of the event was to educate the community about cervical cancer signs and symptoms, and methods of early detection and to provide information on available resources for free and low cost screening in the county.

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