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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