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Underserved community members benefitted from various preventive healthcare services
South Brunswick, NJ – The Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ) successfully hosted its annual Health Fair at Durga Mandir in South Brunswick Township on Sunday, September 7, 2025, providing vital preventive health care services to community members. The event offered a wide range of medical screenings, counseling, and wellness education, helping improve access to healthcare and raising awareness of preventive health measures, particularly among underserved populations.
HCNJ, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been organizing health fairs since 1999 to serve the South Asian community, focusing on individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. This year’s fair featured comprehensive screenings, including blood tests, EKGs, vision tests for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, physical exams, cardiology, endocrine and neurology evaluations, mental health services, pharmacy and physical therapy counseling, influenza vaccinations, and alternative medicine consultations. Participants also received education on chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mental health disorders.
Medical professionals from various specialties—including internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and mental health—volunteered their time to provide personalized care. Additional support came from organizations such as Legacy Pharmacy Group, SSAI, Marlboro Medical Arts Pharmacy, Rutgers-SATHI, Stroke Prevention and Education, CPR – Hands on, NJ CEED, Penn Medicine Princeton, LabCorp, and SAMHIN. Volunteer groups, including the Rotary Club of Plainsboro-North and South Brunswick - RCOP, their youth interactive club, and the NJ Youth Artists Leo Club, contributed essential assistance. The Rotary District 7475 Governor Raymond F. Freaney, Jr. and DGND Kalpana Patel visited the health fair to extend their support to HCNJ continued commitment for healthier communities in New Jersey.
A special and sincere appreciation to the Durga Mandir Management Committee for hosting the event in their sacred space and supporting HCNJ services for more than 15 years and all selfless volunteers, without whom this event would not have been possible. Lastly, our Media supporters including Radio Zindagi, The Indian Eye, Gujarat Darpan, ITV Gold, Parikh Worldwide Media, Hi India, TV Asia, The Indian Panorama, The India Observer, India Abroad, and Akila News for promoting our event and their continued support.
“Together, we proved once again that when a community comes together with Seva Bhav (spirit of service), we can make a lasting difference in people’s lives,” said Dr. Tushar Patel, President of HCNJ.
Next Health Fair: Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Parsippany, NJ – Registration will remain open until October 7, 2025, via going online at www.IHCNJ.org to register before the deadline to receive all services.
About Health Camp of New Jersey: HCNJ, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been organizing health fairs since 1999 to serve the South Asian community, particularly uninsured or underinsured individuals. Since its founding, HCNJ has screened over 13,500 individuals and identified thousands of health concerns, providing critical preventive care and health education. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, HCNJ plans to open a Community Health Center in New Jersey by 2026, offering year-round follow-up services.