Free Blood Pressure Screening, Skin Scans Part of National Public Health Week in Princeton

The Princeton Health Department and Princeton Human Services, will host a pair of events highlighting the importance of early health screening in honor of National Public Health Week.

First, residents can take advantage of free cardiovascular/blood pressure screenings on Wednesday, April 8, at Witherspoon Hall (community room) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

On Thursday, April 9, it’s time for free skin scans at Monument Hall Community Room from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Both events are open to the public.

National Public Health Week takes place from April 6-12. It was created by the American Public Health Association (APHA) in 1995 to educate the public, policy-makers, and public health professionals about issues important to improving the public’s health.

This year’s theme is “Healthiest Nation 2030.” The goal is to improve the country’s public health in order to become the healthiest nation.

The United States currently ranks 38th in the world in terms of health, but spends the most per capita on healthcare, officials said.

Other ways for Princeton residents to get involved in National Public Health Week include:

• Take the NPHW Pledge: To create the healthiest nation, start by pledging to take two steps: Creating a healthy me, and creating a healthy we.
• Share your pledge on social media by using the hashtags #NPHW and #gethealthyprinceton
• To hear more about how you can be involved, more tips will be on posted on Access Princeton, @accessprinceton and www.princetonnj.gov