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PLAINFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION SUPPORTS NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

Plainfield, NJ, February 17, 2006--On Friday, February 3, 2006, Plainfield Health Center and Elizabeth Port Community Health Center gave support for a nationwide movement that supports the effort of women in their fight against heart disease. National Wear Red Day brings a focus on the prevalence of heart disease among women and that it has become the leading cause of death among women today. While many women may still be unaware that heart disease is such a potential risk, this initiative is designed to educate all women about the facts, risks and ways to lead a potentially healthy life style. Shades of red were visible through out the center as employees joined together to show support for the on-going efforts to educate and improve women’s heart health.

Medical Director, Susan Walsh expressed satisfaction that the employees took the time to participate in
this program. “As healthcare providers, the entire staff of Plainfield Health Center and ElizabethPort Community Health Center supports the drive to increase awareness among the public of the risks associated with under reporting of cardiac symptoms by women and their families,” stated Dr. Walsh. She continued by saying, “heart disease does not respect gender and together we can all work to educate our community so that men and women can live long and healthy lives.”

“For the past couple of years, PNHSC has participated in this national heart awareness campaign for
women. The entire organization including the PNHSC Board of Directors, Senior Officers and staff
participates by wearing red which is the symbol for this recognized imitative,” said Rudine Smith,
President and CEO of Plainfield Neighborhood Health Services Corporation. She continued by saying, “We participate to encourage women to learn about the risks factors for cardiovascular disease and explain how they can reduce those factors and increase their quality of life, as she posed for photos with her staff.

Siddeeq El-Amin, Chairman for the Board of Directors of the Health Center, visited the center while staff was posing for pictures and stated, “The Board of Directors fully supports the need for regular mentoring for the risk factor leading to heart disease. Education is key to maintaining quality healthcare.”

Plainfield Neighborhood Health Services Corporation mission is to provide high quality oriented and cost-effective primary health care services in a safe and accessible environment for the residents of our primary service areas and the residents of central New Jersey. The Plainfield Neighborhood Health Services Corporation is especially dedicated to providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services and consistent, high quality primary healthcare services to the medically needy and indigent population of these communities.

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