Tag: Secaucus
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Health fair provides medical exams to dozens
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – More than 100 people attended a free health screening and disease awareness and prevention fair geared toward people of South Asian descent. The Indian Health Camp of New Jersey (IHCNJ) organized the fifth consecutive fair at Durga Mandir in South Brunswick on Aug. 13, and the 19th event overall, for anyone over age…
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More than 30 women receive free mammograms
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Thirty-five women were able to be proactive with their health despite a lack of medical insurance thanks to the Indian Health Camp of New Jersey (IHCNJ) in collaboration with New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection. The organizations offered free digital mammograms in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Oct. 23 at the Durga…
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Beauty is more than just skin deep when body becomes ultimate canvas
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer A woman who had a mastectomy had such terrible scarring that she was unable to have reconstructive surgery afterward. She decided to instead get a tattoo of flowers, a butterfly and a ladybug to make herself less self-conscious about her initial surgery. “It gave her renewed vigor to be proud of…