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Single Stop: Are you 65 and over, Certified Blind or Disabled? You could be eligible for free or low cost health insurance! If eligible, our onsite trained enroller can help you apply for or renew your free health insurance, even … Continue reading →

Single Stop: Need Food Assistance? Want to find out if you’re eligible for SNAP formerly known as Food Stamps? *We can conduct a pre-screening to find out if you qualify. *If you qualify for SNAP, we can submit your application. … Continue reading →

Single Stop: Ready to become a U.S. Citizen? Have you been a Permanent Resident in the U.S. for five years or more? Ready to become a U.S. Citizen? Come to Single Stop for assistance with this and other Immigration benefits: … Continue reading →

Flu Vaccination: Who should do it, who should not-Fight the Flu Everyone six months and older is recommended for annual flu vaccination with rare exception. Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions regarding which flu vaccine … Continue reading →

Keep your mind active for Better Brain Health! Research shows that you can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias through a combination of simple but effective lifestyle changes. By leading a brain-healthy lifestyle, you may be able to … Continue reading →

Is it a Cold or the Flu? Symptoms———————Cold———————–Flu Fever—————————–Rare——————–Yes, often high(102-104 degrees), lasts 3-5 days Headache———————Mild———————–Yes, sudden and can be severe Aches/pains——————Mild———————–Usual, often severe Fatigue/weakness———-Mild———————-Yes, sudden and can last 2-3 weeks Extreme exhaustion—-Never———————-Yes Stuffy nose——————-Common—————-Sometimes Sneezing———————-Common—————-Sometimes Sore Throat——————Common—————-Sometimes Chest discomfort/cough—-Mild, … Continue reading →

How to apply for a NJ Child Care Subsidy There is so much to think about when choosing child care. Balancing location, cost, quality and just feeling good about the child care provider can make this important decision challenging. New … Continue reading →

Samaritan Daytop Village: Where Good Lives SSVF Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program Program Overview: Samaritan Daytop Village’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program assists at-risk veterans and their families residing in or … Continue reading →

Coughing, Sneezing and Blowing your Nose: Stay healthy What are germs? Germs are things like viruses and bacteria. Some germs can make you sick. They can cause colds, flu and stomachaches. Coughing and sneezing spreads germs. When you cough or … Continue reading →

Causes & Risks Factors: While scientists know Alzheimer’s disease involves the progressive failure of brain cells, why this happens is still not known. However, they have identified certain risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s Age: the greatest … Continue reading →