Union County to Host Back to School Health Fair Offering Vaccines, Dental Cleanings & More on September 20th

The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Union County Department of Public Safety are thrilled to be hosting their second annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle. The Back to School Health Fair, held in partnership with RWJUH Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center provides free health services, screenings, resources, and giveaways for all Union County individuals and families to prepare themselves for the upcoming school year.

"We know that the start of the school year can bring both excitement and challenges, and our goal is to ease that transition by connecting families to these services in one convenient location. Back-to-school season should be a time when every family has the resources they need to feel safe and healthy," said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. "Our goal is for every child to walk into their classroom ready to learn, and every parent to feel confident knowing their family's health and well-being are supported."

The event will offer a wide range of free health and wellness services for the community. Attendees can receive vaccines from the Union County Family Clinic (for those eligible), free dental cleanings from Overlook Medical Center - Atlantic Health System, and health insurance guidance from HolaDoctor and Wellpoint. PROCEED, Inc. and Prevention Links will also be on-site to provide home and utility assistance, as well as family support services. In addition, Bridgeway and NAMI NJ will offer mental health screenings and resources, while the Partnership of Maternal and Child Health will share important maternal health information.

RWJUH Rahway and Trinitas will conduct preventive screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and stroke risk. Nurses will be available to provide blood lead level testing, and Registered Environmental Health Specialists from the Union County Office of Health Management will use XRF Analyzers to detect lead in everyday objects. There will also be brief demonstrations at 11:00am, 12:00pm, and 1:00pm on nutrition education (RWJ), physical therapy (RWJ PT), and emergency preparedness (Union County MRC & RWJ Wound Care). Together, these services ensure that residents have access to vital preventive care and resources, all in one place.

For more information about the Back to School Health Fair, visit www.ucnj.org/wellness or contact the Union County Department of Public Safety at 908-654-9816.