Free health screenings are performed by a Department of Health and Human Services nurse once a month at four different locations. Come out to have your blood pressure, total cholesterol and fasting blood sugar checked. Speak with the nurse about any health related questions you have.
Adult health screenings include:
- Blood Pressure Screenings
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Nutrition Counseling
- Cholesterol Screenings*
- Diabetes Screening**
Any questions, please contact Margie at Margarita.Camacho@camdencounty.com.
* Cholesterol Screening: Total Cholesterol Only
** Diabetes Screening: Fast for 12 hours. Eat a hearty meal before you start the fast. Take nothing by mouth from then except water or medication until after the test.
Health Screening Locations
| May 9 | South Camden Food Market
700 Pine St, Camden, NJ |
10 AM – 12 PM |
| May 16 | Litwin Market
801 Elm St, Camden, NJ |
10:00 AM – 12 PM |
| May 16 | Junior Supermarket
2926 Federal St, Camden, NJ |
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
| May 23 | Wendy Supermarket
3325 Westfield Ave, Camden, NJ |
10 AM – 12 PM |
| May 23 | Luz Groceries
3920 Westfield Ave, Pennsauken Township, NJ |
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
| May 30 | Riverfront Supermarket
130 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Camden, NJ |
10 AM – 12 PM |
Due to COVID-19, these sites and times may vary. Please call Margie Camacho at (856) 374-5127 for up-to-date information.
Cancer Screening Services – The New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) Program provides comprehensive outreach, education and screening services for breast, cervical, colorectal and prostate cancers for income eligible uninsured or underinsured. To schedule an appointment call one of the following NJCEED programs in Camden County:
- Cooper (CEED) (856) 968-7323 or 968-7825
- Virtua (CEED) 1-888-VIRTUA-3 (888-847-8823)
Diabetes Services – Provides diabetes screenings and follow-up and referral for those at risk with diabetes for support groups and meal planning provided by health systems in Camden County. Screenings are scheduled throughout the county, call (856) 374-5127 for more information.
Cardiovascular Disease Control – Detection and referral through blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, follow-up, and education. Screenings are scheduled throughout the county, call (856) 374-5127 for more information.
Childhood Lead Prevention Program -Provides case management services and housing inspections for lead burdened children. Call (856) 739-6544 for more information.