DO Recycle
DO YOU KNOW WHAT GOES IN YOUR RECYCLING BIN?
Middlesex County launches the Community Health Team
Plastic Bottles, Jars, and Jugs
Cans aluminum and steel (tin) cans Cardboard corrugated boxes
coded with #1 and #2 only
Glass Bottles and Jars all sizes, shapes, and colors
Mixed Paper paper, newspaper, magazines, softcover books, cereal boxes
To continue to educate and spread awareness on health and wellness services offered by the County to residents, the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners in partnership with the Office of Health Services, the Department of Community Services, and other County departments and offices launched the Middlesex County Community Health Team. The goal of this field-based campaign is to provide information directly to residents at home on all resources and programs offered by the County including COVID-19 vaccines and testing, Telehealth, Emergency Rental Assistance, REPLENISH, MCAT, and much more via door-to-door canvassing as well as remote canvassing via phone and text messaging.
In addition to providing door- to-door, community-based information directly to residents about vital health and community services provided by the County, this initiative aims to connect multicultural families on a more personable level by prioritizing bilingual communication to ensure they are receiving support and relief.
DON’T Put in the Recycling Bin
Greasy or food- contaminated items
Plastic Bags i.e. grocery, ziploc, garbage bags
Film and Other Plastic including codes #3 through #7
Pots, pans, and small appliances
Shredded Paper
said Deputy Director of the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners, Shanti Narra. The Middlesex County Community
Dishware, glass, and mirrors
Syringes, batteries, and bulbs
Tanglers i.e. garden hoses, electric cords
Styrofoam
The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus how limited access to County resources, including general health and wellness programs, can have a devastating effect on our community .” – Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios .
“The County, in partnership with key leaders in the health industry, recognize
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Telemedicine brings healthcare to you Telehealth from page 4 Through your own smart phone, tablet, or laptop, telehealth offers all the benefits of a doctor’s visit with ease, convenience, and HIPAA compliancy. Need access to a device? Not a problem, Middlesex County has partnered with local organizations and healthcare providers to ensure access is safe, confidential, and readily available via Middlesex County’s Latino Telehealth Program. In addition to making healthcare more accessible, this initiative also offers telehealth hub locations offering free internet, tech assistance, and bilingual staff and translators to maximize assistance. Middlesex County launched the Latino Telehealth Program in October of 2021 which focused on increasing the understanding and use of telehealth services within the Latino community, and expanded healthcare access to underinsured
Health Team are actively going door- to-door daily throughout the County from
that many of our initiatives related to the COVID-19 pandemic and social services require direct outreach to residents. And while engaging hard to reach communities on a massive
1 pm to 6 pm. Members of this team will always wear masks and observe appropriate social distancing protocols while engaging residents. Employees will be credentialed with identification badges as the “Middlesex Community Health Team” and will be wearing bright neon safety vests while they are working in the community. For more information about the Middlesex County Community
Middlesex County residents. The program’s first hub location, the Raritan Bay Area YMCA, has since connected residents with healthcare providers and has addressed inequities in healthcare in the County. With its partners, Hackensack Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas Health, St. Peters Healthcare System, and other community partners like the Raritan Bay YMCA, Middlesex County is exploring additional hub locations to assist those in need. For more information about the Latino Telehealth Program, please visit: Middlesexcountynj.gov/telehealth
scale has been a challenge in the
past, the Middlesex County Community Health Team will help relieve barriers by providing access to valuable information and insights on care where it is needed the most and focusing on bilingual outreach needs,”
Health Team, please visit: Middlesexcountynj.gov/ communityhealth.
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