Adult Health Screening Sign Ups for June 2nd

Adult Health Screening and “Know Your Numbers”, June 2, 2011 starting at 8:00 a.m. Must pre-register by calling 973-593-3079x1, Tues through Thurs, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

             Madison, Chatham Borough and Chatham Township adults are encouraged to check their heart health at the Adult Health Screening at the Madison Health Department.  The screening includes the CMP (comprehensive metabolic profile blood analysis), blood pressure checks, information on cholesterol and diet, fitness and preventing osteoporosis.  The CMP analysis includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, CBC and other blood components.  Adult men are also encouraged to attend the men’s cancer screening at the Madison Health Department in early June, date pending.

            Madison residents are charged a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for the CMP blood test.  The fee must be paid within the registration period. There is no charge for the men’s cancer screening.

            This spring the Health Department is partnering with the Chatham Mayors Wellness Campaign on the “Know Your Numbers” Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. The Chatham Mayors Wellness campaign also invites Madison residents to enroll in “Know Your Numbers”.

“The goal of this challenge is to have our citizens ‘Know Your Numbers’ and reduce critical health indicators including resting heart rate, BMI, blood pressure, waist circumference and cholesterol,” Chatham Borough Mayor Nelson Vaughan said. Dr. Tobi Ippolito, Internist and Co-Chair of the Chatham campaign added, “We felt that our challenge this year is to target those health indicators that dramatically impact a person’s health. We want our community exercising more, eating properly and living healthier more active lifestyles; and we want them to know and understand their numbers.” Madison Mayor Mary-Anna Holden added, “It's time for residents to stop the excuses. We've planned your appointed day for you on June 2. If you haven't had your heart health or cholesterol levels checked in a while, here's a professional, low-cost answer to your busy schedule. I know of too many people who learn they have a treatable or manageable condition that has caught them completely by surprise. And if you are so certain you're fit, then sign up for the confirming evidence! We care about our residents and want them to thoroughly enjoy this long overdue summer season.”

       All Chatham and Madison residents are encouraged to join the challenge and sign up for “Know Your Numbers” by the “kick off” on July 9. There will be one-month gym membership prizes for the three persons who make the largest positive point change in their report cards. Sign ups will be available at the screening on June 2 or at the Chatham Borough Farmers Market Mayor’s Wellness Campaign committee booth on June 25, and July 2 and 9.  The forms may also be picked up at the Chatham Borough Mayors office, downloaded online at www.chathamborough.org, and the pledge can be dropped at the Chatham Mayor’s office or the Madison Health Department or Senior Center.                    

            The screenings will be conducted at the Madison Health Department in the Madison Civic Center, 28 Walnut Street with parking behind the building. Entrance is through the glass doors on the side of the building and down the stairs to the offices on the right.

            All residents of Madison and Chatham may participate annually in the blood screening.  Participants should have their physician’s name, address and telephone number ready when they call