Mega Health Fair Provides Free Services to Community on Saturday

Community members took advantage of a myriad of free health services on Saturday at a "Mega Health Fair" at Buccleuch Park.

Hosted by Saint Peter's University Hospital and the North American Telegu Association, the fair featured blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, free flu shots, nutritional, parenting and exercise counseling, and opportunities for the public to meet with physicians for medical advice.

Children got their faces painted, jumped on a bouncy castle and explored a New Brunswick Fire Department truck while their families conferred with professionals about their health.

Officials said the fair was aided by 20 volunteers from Rutgers University, performing community service as part of the annual Scarlet Day of Service.

For more information on community health programs offered by Saint Peter's University Hospital, visit www.saintpetershcs.com/NewsEvents.aspx.

For more information on the North American Telegu Association, visit www.nataus.org.