OHI Holds Events in Celebration of Women’s Health Week

Posted on May 14, 2012 By

 OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center (FQHC), is focusing on Women’s Health Week with several events.  During these events, OHI will distribute information about its medical services for uninsured and underinsured families in Ocean County. No appointments are necessary.

Lakewood Township, 101 Second Street, Lakewood

Health Education Session

Presented by Horizon N.J. in Celebration of Women’s Health Week

Tuesday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Toms River, 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River

Nutrition Education Session

Presented by Amerigroup

Tuesday, May 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Stafford Township, 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin

Free Blood Pressure Screenings and Women’s Health Information Table

Thursday, May 17 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Seaside Heights, Boardwalk between Sherman Ave and Kearney Ave.

Seaside Music Festival, WOBM Hometown Village

Health Education and Information Table

Saturday, May 19 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Any organization, agency or business that would like to participate in OHI events throughout the year, should contact Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator, 732-719-9026 or jcorey@ohinj.org. For information about OHI, call 732-363-6655 or visit www.ohinj.org.

About Ocean Health Initiatives

OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road Manahawkin, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area’s uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. OHIhas a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call a representative in the Call Center at either 732-552-0377, Toms River, or 732-363-6655, Lakewood.  Visit www.ohinj.org. for further information

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