Clinton Township Newsletter

2 9 o c t o b e r 2 0 2 1 G i v e b l o o d t o d a y a t H u n t e r d o n m e d i C a l C e n t e r Lives are saved everyday by blood donors in our community. Hunterdon Medical Center depends heavily on regular volunteer blood donors to maintain an adequate and safe blood supply. "Giving blood is the most generous act of kindness that one human being can do for another. When you give blood, you save lives. Blood is used for accident victims, newborn babies and their mothers who need a transfusion, people undergoing surgery, patients receiving treatment for cancer and other diseases," states Cathy Conroy, Blood Donor Recruiter at Hunterdon Medical Center. To be eligible to donate blood a person must be at least 17 years of age, be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call Hunterdon Medical Center at: 908.788.6405. H u n t e r d o n r e G i o n a l C a n C e r C e n t e r t o H o l d f r e e s k i n C a n C e r s C r e e n i n G e v e n t Everyone is at Risk for Skin Cancer – Early Detection Can Save Lives A free skin cancer screening event will be held on Wednesday, October 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. More skin cancers are diagnosed in the US each year than all other cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. It is estimated that one person dies from melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – every hour. Hunterdon County has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the state. The key to prevention and the fight against skin cancer is early detection when most skin cancers can be treated successfully. Risk factors for the development of skin cancer include: sunlight exposure, blistering burns in childhood, indoor tanning beds and having greater than 50 moles. Everyone is at risk regardless of age, sex or skin color. A full body screen will be conducted by an experienced health care provider by appointment only with the goal of educating community members about the importance of early detection and skin health. The visual exam is painless, only takes a few minutes. This screening is open to people ages 18 and older that have not been screened within the past 24 months, are not under the care of a dermatologist and have no prior history of a skin cancer diagnosis. "This free program aligns with the American Academy of Dermatology screening efforts to create a world without skin cancer. Prevention services like this are an important part of the Cancer Center's role in supporting a healthy community," said Dr. Barbara Tofani, Assistant Vice President of Outpatient and Ambulatory Services at Hunterdon Medical Center. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many people are spending more time than usual outdoors increasing their sun exposure. And, many may have avoided going for their routine checkups. This is a good opportunity to take advantage of a potentially life-saving skin cancer screening. Registration is required and space is limited. Call: 908.237.5445 to register and determine eligibility. Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center is located at 2100 Wescott Drive in Flemington. "October is a hallelujah! reverberating in my body year-round..." ~ John Nichols

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