FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 9/10/08

Contact: Regina Perry, Public Information Officer

               973-266-5339/Office

               Nicole Wigfall, Program Coordinator

973-266-5192/Office

               973-395-8927/Fax

"Kick Off" Program Celebrating Minority and Multicultural Health Month

When:         Tuesday, September 9^th

10:00 A.M.

Where:       Department of Health and Human Services,

143 News Street (behind City Hall), East Orange

For more information call ~ (973) 266-5480 / 5429 / 5463

What:         In celebration of September as “Minority and Multicultural Health Month,” the City of East Orange Department of Health and Human Services held a “kick off” program to provide free health screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, prostate, dental needs and STD’s. The program included recognition of all health professionals, including physicians, dentists, Board of Health members, City Council liaisons and staff members.