Bernards Holding Early Detection Health Screenings

The Bernards Township Health Department, which also serves residents in Bernardsville, Long Hill Township, Peapack-Gladstone and other towns, again is holding the department's annual Health Screening on Thursday, May 2, and on Friday, May 3, froom 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at St. James Church

In addition, male cancer screenings are scheduled for two Thursdays, June 13 and June 20, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fellowship Village Wellness Center in Basking Ridge.

Costs for the clinics are $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents. St. James is at 184 S. Finley Avenue and Fellowship Village is on Fellowship Road off Allen Road.

"Early detection of disease and illness allows people the best treatment options and saves lives," said Bernards Health Officer Lucy Forgione.

In-person pre-registration is required for both clinics at the Bernards Township Health Department at 262 S. Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge.

Pre-registrations will be taken starting next Monday, April 15, between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Friday at the health department building. The health department will charge a $5 processing fee for cancelled appointments.

The Annual Health Screening is used to identify conditions such as diabetes, gout, kidney disease, liver disease, cholesterol levels, anemia, leukemia, severe infections and hypertension, according to the health department. A separate thyroid screening is also offered.

The Male Cancer Screening Clinic includes a PSA Test (Prostate Specific Antigen), an exam by a urology nurse practitioner, a blood pressure check and cancer prevention information. This clinic is for men who have not been screened in two or more years, who are over 40 with a family history of prostate cancer, or are between 50 and 70 years old and are not under the care of an urologist. 

The health department's other member towns include Chester Borough, Mendham Borough and Mendham Township. Residents of the non-member towns may sign up at the higher costs.

For more information call 908-204-2520 or visit the Bernards Township Health Department website.