HCNJ Brings Free Health Fair to Balaji Temple in Bridgewater

A CPR training session in progress during the health fair, with attendees learning life-saving techniques hands-on from Beatz N Breaths volunteers.| Photo Credit : Dr. Tushar Patel

July 27, 2025 – Bridgewater, NJ | The Health Camp of New Jersey (HCNJ), in collaboration with Shree Venkateswara Temple and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (Somerset), held a successful Community Health Fair on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Balaji Temple in Bridgewater, NJ. The event attracted over 150 attendees and provided a wide array of healthcare services, educational resources, and community engagement activities.

Attendees benefited from free health screenings, one-on-one consultations with medical professionals, and hands-on sessions in CPR and AED training. Specialized care areas included cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, women’s health, urology, mental health, physical therapy, dental and oral care, and dietary counseling. Eye screenings for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy were also offered, alongside guidance on home health care and rehabilitation services.

Health Camp of NJ leadership and community dignitaries pose for a group photo in front of the HCNJ banner at the Balaji Temple venue.| Photo Credit : Dr. Tushar Patel

The fair was made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers from HCNJ, SSAI, SAMHIN, RWJ-Somerset, and numerous local community organizations including NJ Artists Lions Club. Supporting institutions such as LabCorp, Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy, ANS, and Faith Home Health Care provided essential services and education throughout the event.

The event also received civic support, with Hillsborough Mayor John Ciccarelli and Deputy Mayor Catherine Payne in attendance. Both officials praised HCNJ and the temple for their continued commitment to the health and well-being of New Jersey’s diverse communities, especially through the nonprofit’s 25-year legacy of service.

Attendees and officials engage with health education booths during the busy community health fair at the temple’s main hall. |Photo Credit : Dr. Tushar Patel

HCNJ and its partners aim to continue organizing similar health-focused initiatives. The next community health fair is scheduled for Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Hindu American Temple & Cultural Center in Morganville, NJ. Pre-registration is available at www.IHCNJ.org and will close on August 4.

Over the past 25 years, HCNJ has served more than 13,500 individuals and identified over 4,200 chronic conditions. The organization is currently working on launching a permanent Community Health Center in 2026 to offer year-round, culturally sensitive care and follow-up services to underserved populations.

For more information or to contribute to HCNJ’s initiatives, visit www.IHCNJ.org or email info@IHCNJ.org.