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Heart Health Fair

Organize and carry out a Heart Health fair during the month of February (Heart Month) at the Otto Kauffman Community Center.   
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer 
email: Scarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us  or 908-359-8211 ext. 245

Great American Smoke Out

Organize and carry out an event related to the Great American Smoke Out in November for awareness of the dangers of smoking.
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer
email:  Scarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us  or 908-359-8211 ext. 245

Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings for Fathers

Organize and carry out a Father/Son baseball game in which cholesterol and blood pressure screenings are available to the fathers.
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer
email: Scarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us  or (908) 359-8211 ext. 245

Blood Drive

Organize and carry out a Blood Drive.
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer
email: Scarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us  or (908) 359-8211 ext. 245

Kick Butts
Organize a smoke-free event in April for “Kick Butts” day
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer
email:  SCarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us or 908-359-8211 ext. 245

Get Moving!
Organize a “Get Moving, Montgomery!” event to promote physical activity & fun and healthy exercise.
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer
email:  SCarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us or 908-359-8211 ext. 245

Badge Workshop
Organize a badge workshop for Public Health badge (boy scouts), environmental health badge (girl scouts), or any combination of badges/Try-its/IPPs that include a health element
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer
email:  SCarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us or 908-359-8211 ext. 245

Stress Management
Organize a program on stress management, targeted to specific age groups.
Municipal Representative: Stephanie Carey, Health Officer
email:  SCarey@twp.montgomery.nj.us or 908-359-8211 ext. 245



Committee/Department Code:
EC: Environmental Commission; ENG: Engineering Department; FIRE: Fire Prevention Department ; HE: Health Department; OS: Open Space Committee; PED: Pedestrian Committee
REC: Recreation Committee; ST: Shade Tree Commission




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