State’s Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Screened over 40,000 New Jerseyans Last Year
Last year, through targeted outreach such as mobile eye examination units, on-site screening and special outreach programs for people with diabetes, the CBVI provided vision screenings for over 42,000 people, of whom 8,300 were referred for necessary follow-up.
It is estimated that 118,000 New Jerseyans over the age 40 are blind or visually impaired. Loss of sight impacts quality of life, medical costs, work productivity and various other economic factors totaling about $51.4 billion a year, nationally.
“Regular vision screenings are essential to maintaining eye health,” said DHS Commissioner Jennifer Velez. “Taking the time for an eye screening can reduce the risk of vision loss and help detect systemic and chronic diseases like diabetes. Our eyes are as important as our cholesterol levels, heart health and bone density.”
March is recognized as National Save Your Vision Month. Research has shown that 50 percent of cases of blindness or severe vision loss could have been prevented by early detection of disorders and the appropriate follow-up care. Studies also have found that over 33 percent of people with Diabetes did not know that they had it until a regular eye screening identified a change to blood vessels in the retina.
“For over 30 years, the Commission has been providing statewide eye screenings in an effort to promote eye health, especially among residents who may be underinsured or uninsured,” said Vito DeSantis, Executive Director at CBVI. “Eye exams are a vital part of protecting eyesight and quality of life.”
CBVI performs eye screenings in nearly every county at least once a month. A mobile unit also can be dispatched to your community by contacting the Commission at: (973) 648-7400 or Toll Free (877) 685-8878.
A list of CBVI’s eye screening sites, by county, is attached.
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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1
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Atlantic
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Southern Jersey Family Medical Center 860 White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ
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Cherry Arias 609-567-0200 x4133
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Last Monday of the month 5 pm to 8 pm
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2
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Atlantic
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SPANISH COMMUNITY CENTER 3900 Ventnor Ave. Atlantic City, OR 303 Sumner St. Landisville, NJ
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A. Munoz/Jose Medina 609 345 1249
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3rd or 4th Friday of the month/call site
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3
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Atlantic
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Atlantic City Mission Health Center 2009 Bacharach Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ
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MS. SUMERS 609- 344-5714
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3rd Wednesday of the month 9 am to 12 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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4
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Burlington
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Southern Jersey Family Medical Center 651 High St
Burlington, NJ
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Deenah Farrel 609-481-3084
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1st Monday of even # months 5 pm to 8 pm
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5
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Burlington
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SJFMC, 600 Pemberton-Browns Mills Pemberton, NJ
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Deenah Farrel 609-481-3084
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1st Monday of odd # months 5 pm to 8 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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6
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Camden
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Camcare 817 Federal St. Camden
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Deborah Horowitz 856 541 8217
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3rd Monday of the month 2.30 pm-5.30 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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7
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Cape May
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COMPLETE CARE 410 Route 9 North Cape May Court House
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Darlene Clendaniel
856 451 4700
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First Friday 9 am to 1 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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8
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Cumberland
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Center for Human Services 22 Washington Street, Bridgeton, NJ
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Carmen Lopez 856 391 5729
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1st Tuesday of the month 5 pm to 9 pm
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9
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Cumberland
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Salvation Army 733 East Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ
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Maria: 856-696-5050x203
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2nd Monday of the month 9 am to 12 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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10
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Essex
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Newark Emergency Svcs for Families 982 Broad St. Newark, NJ
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973-639-2100 x 284
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3rd & 4th Wednesday of the month 12 pm to 3 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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11
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Gloucester
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GLOU. COUNTY INSTRUCTIONAL CTR 1400 Tanyard Rd./Room 425 A Sewell, NJ
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Lois Chapman (856) 681 6128
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2nd Tues & 4th Wed of the month 12.30pm to 3.30 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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12
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Hudson
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Govinda Sanskar Kendra 783 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
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Raju Patel (201) 659-8844
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LAST Tuesday of the month 4 pm to 7 pm (Screeners Only)
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13
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Hudson
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Visiting Homemaker Services 586 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Jackie 201-795-1317
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2nd Monday of the month 9.30 am to 12:30pm
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14
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Hudson
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Save Latin America 138-39 St. Union City, NJ 07087
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Johnny Torres/ Maria 201-271-7474
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4th Monday of the month 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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15
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Mercer
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YMCA by PHS 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton, NJ
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Debbie Millar 888-897-8979 or 609 897-8982
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3rd Thursday of odd # months 4 pm to 7pm
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16
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Mercer
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Princeton Healthcare System 731 Alexander Rd. Ste 103 Princeton, NJ
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Debbie Millar 888-897-8979 or 609 897-8982
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3rd Thursday of even # months 9.30 am to 12:30 pm
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17
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Mercer
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Home Front 1880 Princeton ave Lawrenceville NJ
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Suzanne 609-273-3640
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3rd Tues of Even # months 1 pm to 4pm
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18
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Mercer
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Lawrenceville Comm.Center - Right off Rt. 206 on 295 Eggerts Crossing, Lawrenceville
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Suzanne 609-273-3640
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2nd Thurs of odd # months 3.30 pm to 7 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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19
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Middlesex
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Eric B. Chandler 277 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Yesenia M. Hernandez 732-828-3000 ext.5062
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4th Saturday of the month 8:30 am to 11:30 am
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20
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Middlesex
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PRAHD 100 First St. Perth Amboy, NJ
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Maritza Rodriguez 732-442-1081 x143
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1st & 3rd Fridays of the month 9 pm to 12 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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21
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Monmouth
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Monmouth County Health Dept 3435 Highway 9 Freehold, NJ 07728
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Jeryl Krautle: 732-431-7456
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2nd Mon of the month 4pm - 7pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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22
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Morris
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Office for Hispanic Affairs 95-97 Basset Hwy. Dover, NJ
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Mariela Fernandez 973-366-4770x13
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2nd Thursday of the month 9:30-12:30 pm
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23
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Morris
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Office for Hispanic Affairs 122 Speedwell Ave Morristown, NJ
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Lina Monsalve (973) 644-4884 x14
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3rd Thursday of the month 1 pm-4 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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24
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Passaic
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Hispanic Info. Center 186 Gregory Ave. Passaic, NJ
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Ana Rivera 973-779-7022 x 12
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1st Wednesday of the month 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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25
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Passaic
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The Passaic County Administration Building 401 Grand Street, Paterson, NJ
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973-881-4396
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4th Thursday the month 9 am -12.30pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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26
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Salem
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Southern Jersey Family Medical Center 320 Grant St., Salem, 08079
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Veronica 856 935 7712
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3rd Thursday of the month 4 pm- 7 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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27
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Somerset
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Safe Harbor & Port Refuge 87 East High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
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Tom 908-393-9545
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1st Thurs of the Month 9:30 am -12:30 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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28
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Union
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E Port Clinic 184 First street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Miss Tobey 908-355-4459
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Last Friday of the month. 9:00 am-12: 00 pm
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29
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Union
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Neighborhood Health Services Corp. 1700-58 Myrtle Ave (off Rock Ave) Plainfield
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908-753-6401
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Second Wednesday of the month 9.30 am-12:30 pm
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County
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Location
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Call for Appointment
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Fixed Day and Time
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30
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Warren
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Coventry Family Practice 755 Memorial Parkway Unit 17 Phillipsburg
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908-454-6303
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4th Wednesday of odd # months 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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