Community blood drive in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A community blood drive will be held Thursday, Feb. 22, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, bring ID, eat a meal before donation, and drink plenty of water before and after donation. Make an appointment by calling 201-251-3703 or […]

Health screenings by Overlook at the Hilton Library

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Overlook Van will visit the Maplewood library’s Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Ave., throughout the year to provide free health screenings, educational materials and individual counseling. Receive a body mass index screening and cervical health materials on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.; blood pressure and blood glucose screenings and […]

Free health screenings in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Health Department will hold free health screenings throughout the year. Screenings will be held at Maplewood Town Hall, 574 Valley St. from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 […]

Learn about HPV in a compelling documentary

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., will screen “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic,” a documentary on the human papilloma virus, a complicated and often misunderstood infection, on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. The film follows five women from all walks of life who have had to deal with the consequences […]

Blood drive in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township will hold a community blood drive on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St. To make an appointment, visit www.communitybloodservices.org or just walk in! In order to be a blood donor, you must weight at least 110 pounds, eat a meal […]

Davenport to speak at HNA meeting

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood health educator Candice Davenport returns to the Hilton Neighborhood Association with a vibrant and informative presentation on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. Davenport will inform attendees about senior transportation, the upcoming blood drive, important information about the Affordable Care Act, pneumococcal […]

Get your 2018 Maplewood dog and cat licenses

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Save yourself a trip; go to the Maplewood Township webpage for “Animal Licenses” at http://twp.maplewood.nj.us/index.aspx?nid=114. Complete and print out the form and mail it in, along with your payment, a copy of your rabies vaccination certificate and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail forms to: Maplewood Health Department, 574 Valley St., Maplewood NJ […]

Drop off unused medications to the MPD

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Township will be holding a Safe Medication Disposal/ Prescription Medication Drop Off Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maplewood Police Department, 1618 Springfield Ave. For more information on safe medication disposal, including how to safely dispose of used medical needles/syringes, visit the Health Department […]