The Lyndhurst Health Department presents blood testing/screening of residents 18 years of age and older on December 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM. The laboratory work includes a variety of blood tests including: complete blood count, blood chemistries, liver function tests, thyroid test, and a cholesterol panel. Cost: $20.00. 

Participating residents must provide the name and contact information of their health care provider. Results will be mailed to the resident and their doctor; residents are required to discuss their results with their doctor. 

Local Lyndhurst chiropractor, Dr. M. Cervino, will provide free chiropractic screenings for Lyndhurst residents in this bi-annual clinic on September 18, 2014 at 9:00 AM. Please call (201) 804-2500 to register for this program.

The Lyndhurst Health Department sets aside two dates each year for blood testing/screening of residents 18 years of age and older. The dates are on June 6, 2014 and December 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM. The laboratory work includes a variety of blood tests including: complete blood count, blood chemistries, liver function tests, thyroid test, and a cholesterol panel. Cost: $20.00. 

Participating residents must provide the name and contact information of their health care provider. Results will be mailed to the resident and their doctor; residents are required to discuss their results with their doctor. 

Local Lyndhurst chiropractors, Dr. R. Haley and Dr. M. Cervino, will provide free chiropractic screenings for Lyndhurst residents in this bi-annual clinic. Dr. Haley will be present on May 9, 2014 at 9:00 AM. Dr. Ferrucci will be present on September 18, 2014 at 9:00 AM.

Please call (201) 804-2500 to register for this program.

The Lyndhurst Health Department, located at 601 Riverside Avenue, will host a Senior Health Fair on Friday, May 9th, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event will offer free screenings as well as free promotional items. Screenings include but are not limited to: blood pressure, memory, hearing, BMI, chiropractic, and glucose.

Local businesses will be there to teach and encourage new ways for seniors to become more active at this stage in life. There will also be opportunities to learn about estate planning, long-term care planning, and Medicare Fraud. This event is not only for seniors, families of seniors are also welcome to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact the Lyndhurst Health Department at 201-804-2500. The Health Fair will be immediately followed by a chair yoga session, this session will be free for new participants on behalf of the Meadowlands Area Y.M.C.A. Light refreshments as well as fruit and pastries will be available on behalf of Lyndhurst Shop Rite and Lyndhurst Pastry Shop.

The Lyndhurst Health Department will hold its annual free eye screening on Wednesday, May 7th, at 10 a.m. This exam, performed by Dr. Favetta, will screen for vision acuity, visual field, and glaucoma. Please call 201-804-2500 to make an appointment.

Due to new health guidelines, the Lyndhurst Health Department no longer holds an annual Men’s Health Clinic/Prostate Screening. 
 

If you are a Bergen County man, over the age of 50 and interested in a free prostate and colorectal exam, then please call 201-634-2660. The Bergen County Department of Health Services in collaboration with Valley Hospital is offering this free clinic on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at the Robert and Audrey Luckow Pavilion located at 1 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus (behind the Fashion Center).

Due to physician availability, the free Women’s Health Clinic has been moved to Friday, April 25th at 9:30 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience. This free event, made possible through our partnership with Clara Maass Medical Center, includes education on breast self-examination and a pap smear performed by Dr. Cheatam. The Lyndhurst Women’s Health Clinic is open to all female Lyndhurst residents age 18 years and older.  Please call 201-804-2500 to make an appointment.