Saint James Campus to Host HIV Education, Awareness Event in East Ward

NEWARK, N. J. (July 6, 2009)–– The Saint James Campus of Saint Michael’s Medical Center, located at 155 Jefferson Street in Newark’s East Ward, will host a free HIV education and awareness event on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The community health event, which is open to the public, is the latest in an array of free health screenings and educational sessions offered at the Ironbound-based medical campus. The July 25 event will include informative lectures in English and Spanish, and medical personnel, professional counselors, and caretakers to people living with HIV will be available for questions and discussion. Free rapid HIV testing and counseling will be offered, with results available in as little as 20 minutes. Refreshments will be provided.

Participants are encouraged to call (973) 465-2820 to reserve a space at the program.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael’s Medical Center is a 357-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching and research center in the heart of Newark’s business and educational district. Saint Michael’s Medical Center is a member of Catholic Health East (CHE). Based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Catholic Health East is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, with 33 hospitals in 11 states. More information is available at www.che.org and www.smmcnj.org.