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Sept. 13, 2005

Health Alert . . . Health Alert . . . Health Alert . .

WHAT: Woodbridge Hosts Cholesterol & Diabetes Screening Day

WHEN: Wed. Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Iselin Fire Dept. #9, 1222 Green Street, Iselin (732-283-1111)

A Cholesterol and Diabetes Screening Day will be sponsored by Iselin Pharmacy and Provident Bank in cooperation with the Woodbridge Health and Human Services Department and Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey , Mayor Frank G. Pelzman has announced.

The free clinic takes place Sept. 21 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Iselin Fire Department #9, 1222 Green Street, Iselin. Anyone may walk in and receive a cholesterol and a blood glucose test along with consultation on cholesterol and diabetes risks and treatment.

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 18.2 million people in the United States (6.3% of the population) who have diabetes. Of that number, 5.2 million are unaware that they have the disease. Worldwide, approximately 4 million people die from diabetes-related illnesses each year.

“We are pleased to have a local pharmacist and local business help promote public health in this way,” says Mayor Pelzman. “Diabetes in particular is a disease that can disguise itself with several symptoms, so frequent testing and early detection are essential.”

For more information call Iselin Pharmacy at (732) 283-1111.