BE AWARE! Cancer Awareness and Prevention

The Washington Township Health Department would like to make area residents aware that NJCEED (NJ Cancer Education and Early Detection) is offering several opportunities for cancer awareness / prevention during the month of March. 

Free transportation is available to cancer screening appointments for individuals without health insurance who meet age and income guidelines.  There are also in-person and web based programs being offered regarding a variety of health issues including:  breast health;  prevention and screening for HPV, Colorectal and Prostate cancers;   sun safety;   and diet and exercise for cancer prevention.  CLICK HERE  for more information on these programs.

A webinar is being offered, via Zoom, on Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle for Cancer Prevention on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:00pm.  For more information and to register for the webinar  CLICK HERE

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  A webinar, offered only in Spanish (also via Zoom), will be presented on March 30, 2022 at 7:00pm.  CLICK HERE  for webinar information and registration link.  

Remember - ALL cancer is dangerous and deadly.  The more we know, the better prepared we can be to take steps to prevent or recognize, diagnose, treat and beat these cancers at their earliest stages.  BE  AWARE!!!