Free health screenings for horsemen, sponsored by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey, are underway at the farms and training centers of New Jersey.
The next stop for the CentraState Medical Center’s Health Awareness Mobile Unit will be atWhite Birch on 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26. The tests available include blood pressure [BP], cholesterol [CH], glucose [G], visual acuity [VA] and body mass index [BMI]. Additionally, flu shots will be dispensed.
The SBOANJ screenings are under the supervision of Dr. Chris Samaha of the Backstretch CommunityAssistance Program.
The dates, locations, types of screenings and times are:
Oct. 3: Winners International (BP, CH, BMI & F) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Oct. 17: Crystal Brook (BP, CH, BMI & F) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Oct. 24, 2011: Magical Acres (BP, CH, BMI & F) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: FreeholdRaceway Paddock (BP, CH, BMI & F) 12 noon-3 p.m.
Nov. 14; Showplace (BP, CH, G, V, BMI & F) 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
For Further information contact Chris Samaha, PhD on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Monmouth Park: 732-571-5376 and Thursdays at Showplace: 732-446-3100 ext 42. On Mondays leave messages on the Monmouth Park phone.