September 20, 2021

World Alzheimer’s Month Every September, people come together from all around the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around dementia. September 2021 marks the 10th year of this vital global awareness raising campaign. Learn More

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Find out how you can join the fight against ovarian cancer. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Option Green: The Spotted Lanternfly in New Jersey September 20, 7pm ET Dr. George Hamilton of Rutgers University will present a virtual program on the spread and management of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly in New Jersey, as part of the Option Green lecture series at the East Brunswick Public Library.

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Cancer Survivorship Healthcare Delivery: Challenges and Opportunities Integrating Primary Care September 21, 1pm ET As part of their commemoration of the Office of Cancer Survivorship’s 25th anniversary, this inaugural Director’s Series webinar will focus on qualitative and quantitative research approaches to explore the intersections of community health, primary care, and oncology with speaker Dr. Shawna Hudson.

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Using Genetics to Do Social Science: Inside the Social Genomics Revolution September 21, 1pm ET NJ ACTS Special Populations Core invites you to their 2021 Webinar Series.

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Funding Opportunities

Provident Bank Foundation The PBF's Community Grants program will focus on funding organizations in need of strategic operating support in one of three priority areas - Community Enrichment; Education; and Health, Youth and Families. Applications for PBF's Community Grants will be accepted on a rolling basis until October 29th. Learn more here.

Community Resources

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services.  You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here. Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University. Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.

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