Our Men Must Take Care of Their Health |
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Dear Friend,
Men's Health awareness takes center stage during November, and it's an opportune time to take stock of how the men in our community prioritize their health. Despite the heightened awareness of critical health issues that affect males, many still ignore warning signs and carry on silently without reaching out for help or taking the time to address what is most important.
Men, I understand that in many instances, you are the head of the household and primary breadwinner, and there is the pressure that comes with that and its associated responsibilities. It is not an easy task, and carrying the weight of being strong all the time leaves little room for vulnerability. However, this responsibility makes it more critical than ever to make your health a priority.
Many men of color succumb to preventable diseases because they don't visit their doctors regularly. In most instances, early prevention is key to diagnosing and successfully treating potentially fatal illnesses.
I am a father, son, husband, brother, uncle, and Mayor. There is no greater motivation for me to prioritize my health than the desire to be present for my loved ones. It is a desire that propels me to be conscious of my diet, exercise regularly, and schedule regular wellness visits with my doctor.
I urge every male in Plainfield to commit to scheduling yearly doctor visits, having regular prostate examinations, identifying and addressing all health concerns proactively, and reducing the risks of developing a disease.
The reality is that men experience mental health issues, men have suicidal thoughts, men suffer from heart disease and diabetes, men can be scared to speak up, men can also need therapy from past traumas. Men need a support system to deal with issues that can be sensitive. I ask the loved ones in our men's lives to encourage them to take care of themselves and give them support to find the time to prioritize and seek appropriate help. Because of the support and encouragement I receive from my wife Amelia, I can maintain a balanced lifestyle. Amelia's support and encouragement, my children's support, and my grandchildren's love keep me motivated.
I cannot serve you as Mayor if I am not well; I cannot be present with my family if I constantly fall ill. I have dreams of continuing the renaissance we are building in Plainfield. I have visions of watching my grandkids grow into adults and transition through life's various stages.
It is crucial to create a health and wellness plan. By committing to small goals that expand into a long-term strategy, we can increase our life expectancy. I encourage you to meet with your primary care doctor and get a physical checkup. You can pull on the doctor's expertise to define a health and wellness plan that allows you to maintain goals and standards consistently.
It pains me to repeat that heart disease is the most common and preventable silent killer in African American communities compared to all other ethnic groups. Risk factors that can easily lead to developing heart disease are a history of poor dieting and a lack of exercise (source).
Plainfield men, Let's commit to making self-care an essential part of our daily lives. Our city is resurging and growing in leaps and bounds. We all want to be here to witness and enjoy its complete transformation. We want a healthy Plainfield, and we must put focus on changing health outcomes.
In November, I ask all Plainfield men to put YOU first and find time to get a full health report. Your body and your family will thank you!
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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El Mes de la Salud del Hombre |
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Querido Friend,
La concientización sobre la salud de los hombres ocupa un lugar importante durante noviembre, y es un momento oportuno para considerar cómo los hombres de nuestra comunidad priorizan su salud. A pesar de la alta conciencia de los problemas de salud críticos que afectan a los hombres, muchos todavía ignoran las señales de advertencia y continúan en silencio sin buscar ayuda o tomarse el tiempo para evaluar lo que es más importante.
Hombres, entiendo que en muchos casos, ustedes son el jefe del hogar y el principal sostén de la familia, y existe la presión que viene con eso y sus responsabilidades asociadas. No es una tarea fácil, y llevar el peso de ser fuerte todo el tiempo deja poco espacio para la vulnerabilidad. Sin embargo, esta responsabilidad hace que sea más crítico que nunca hacer de su salud una prioridad.
Muchos hombres de color sucumben a enfermedades prevenibles porque no visitan a sus médicos regularmente. En la mayoría de los casos, la detección temprana es clave para diagnosticar y tratar con éxito enfermedades potencialmente mortales. Soy padre, hijo, esposo, hermano, tío y alcalde. No hay mayor motivación para priorizar mi salud que el deseo de estar presente para mis seres queridos. Es un deseo que me impulsa a ser consciente de mi dieta, hacer ejercicio regularmente y programar visitas regulares de bienestar con mi médico.
Insto a todos los hombres en Plainfield a comprometerse a programar visitas anuales al médico, realizarse exámenes regulares de próstata, identificar y abordar todos los problemas de salud de manera proactiva y reducir los riesgos de desarrollar una enfermedad.
La realidad es que los hombres experimentan problemas de salud mental, los hombres tienen pensamientos suicidas, los hombres sufren de enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes, los hombres pueden tener miedo de hablar, los hombres también pueden necesitar terapia de traumas pasados. Los hombres necesitan un sistema de apoyo para tratar los problemas que pueden ser delicados. Les pido a los seres queridos en la vida de nuestros hombres que los alienten a cuidarse a sí mismos y les den apoyo para encontrar el tiempo para priorizar y buscar la ayuda adecuada. Gracias al apoyo y el soporte que recibo de mi esposa Amelia, puedo mantener un estilo de vida equilibrado. El apoyo y el soporte de Amelia, el apoyo de mis hijos y el amor de mis nietos me mantienen motivado.
No puedo servirle como alcalde si no estoy bien; No puedo estar presente con mi familia si me enfermo constantemente. Tengo sueños de continuar el renacimiento que estamos construyendo en Plainfield. Tengo visiones de ver a mis nietos convertirse en adultos y hacer la transición a través de las diversas etapas de la vida.
Es crucial crear un plan de salud y bienestar. Al comprometernos con pequeños objetivos que se expanden en una estrategia a largo plazo, podemos aumentar nuestra esperanza de vida. Los animo a que se reúna con su médico de atención primaria y se haga un chequeo físico. Puede utilizar la experiencia del médico para definir un plan de salud y bienestar que le permita mantener los objetivos y estándares de manera consistente. Me duele repetir que la enfermedad cardíaca es el asesino silencioso más común y prevenible en las comunidades afroamericanas en comparación con todos los demás grupos étnicos. Los factores de riesgo que pueden conducir fácilmente al desarrollo de enfermedades cardíacas son un historial de mala alimentación y una falta de ejercicio (fuente).
Hombres de Plainfield, comprometámonos a hacer del cuidado personal una parte esencial de nuestra vida diaria. Nuestra ciudad está resurgiendo y creciendo a pasos agigantados. Todos queremos estar aquí para presenciar y disfrutar de su completa transformación. Queremos un Plainfield saludable, y debemos concentrarnos en cambiar los resultados de salud. En noviembre, a todos los hombres en Plainfield les pido, por favor, ponga a USTED primero y encuentren tiempo para obtener un informe de salud completo.
¡Tu cuerpo y tu familia te lo agradecerán!
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.
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Men's Health | Where Should You Start? |
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RECAP | Veterans Day Service 2021 |
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Yesterday, November 11th a sunny fall day, the City of Plainfield hosted its annual Veterans Day Service to honor and recognize those in our armed services who sacrificed for our freedom.
The program was officiated by Councilman Charles McRae and Commander Cornell Hawkins Jr. with wreaths placed at the monuments at Watchung Avenue & 7th Street and at City Hall.
Remarks about freedoms, sacrifice and gratitude were made by Councilman McRae, Commander Hawkins and Assemblywoman Linda Carter. Commander Hawkins also noted that this is the first Veterans Day the U.S. is not at war.
Since the centennial of the WWI Armistice in 2018, The Bells of Peace have been tolled in remembrance at 11am on Veterans Day.The bells were tolled eleven times by the Plainfield Fire Department, musical selections were played by Jonathan Jones and TAPS was performed by Dulce Rocio Samayoa of PAAAS.
The City of Plainfield is honored to recognize the contributions of Veterans and their significant impact on our community!
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Plainfield Veterans Center's Commander Cornell Hawkins Jr., Visits Veterans Residing at AristaCare at Norwood Terrace |
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On Veterans Day -November 11, 2021 at 1:00PM -Commander Cornell Hawkins Jr., of the Plainfield Veterans Center at 400 East Front Street -Unit 102, Plainfield New Jersey followed through with the center's mission statement "OUR MISSION IS TO LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND."
Commander Hawkins visited three retired veterans who reside at AristaCare at Norwood Terrace, which is located at 40 Norwood Avenue, Plainfield New Jersey 07060. AristaCare's mission is to deliver the highest quality post acute inpatient rehabilitation, memory care, and long term care services. Retired Veteran Allen E. Levan, served in World War II and the Vietnam War. Retired Veteran Lawrence Verdicchio served in the Vietnam War. And- Veteran Ezzel Jackson served in the Vietnam War. Their ranks and titles were not available.
Commander Hawkins, Jr., the Plainfield Veterans Center and the City of Plainfield -sincerely THANK THESE HONORED VETERANS and ALL VETERANS For THEIR SERVICE!
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SAVE THE DATES | UPCOMING EVENTS
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THE SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN |
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CITY OF PLAINFIELD | Vaccine Lottery
Drawing Winners and Vaccine Clinic Locations
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp Congratulates one of our Vaccine Lottery Winners, Cynise Reaves.
Congratulations to the winners for September - Cynise Reaves, Jose Membreno, Marco Jocho.
Congratulations to our previous winners for August: Celestino Garcia, Ventura Perez Hernandez, Sergio Monvou, and Mari Livia Finzo.
July Winners: Jorge China, Guadalupe Aguilar, Melina Coleman, Katherine Costro
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VACCINE UPDATE - For the month of September 316 individuals received the first dose and 157 individuals received the second dose of the vaccine.
Additionally, since the vaccine lottery was implemented in July 2,300 individuals have been vaccinated.
We continue to urge residents to get vaccinated as we work together to fight the effects of the Delta Variant. There is so much misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine and its side effects and efficacy. Speak with your health care provider to address any concerns.
Get vaccinated through the City of Plainfield, Union County, the Neighborhood Health Center, or any other approved Plainfield location for your chance to win $5,000. Plainfield residents must be 18 years or older to qualify, and proof of residency must be shown at the time of vaccination. Four winners, two who received their first dose and two who obtained their second dose, will be chosen each month.
The next lottery drawing will be today November 12th. You could be a winner!
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We are committed to keeping our residents and community safe. The below schedule highlights locations throughout the City until December 18th. Review for the location convenient for you and your family. |
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#LOVEPLAINFIELD | #AMOPLAINFIELD
SPOTLIGHT
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Welcome to the City of Plainfield! Our annual Fall Newsletter has been mailed to all households. To view click the below image.
#LovePlainfieldNJ #LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
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UNION COUNTY: Food Assistance for Union County Residents Impacted by
Tropical Storm IDA
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Union County, NJ – Union County residents impacted by Tropical Storm Ida may be eligible for food assistance through New Jersey’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP.
The assistance is available to residents who are not currently enrolled in the SNAP program, and who meet income eligibility requirements.
Union County residents who live in Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Hillside, Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Union Township or Westfield may be eligible for assistance, which will be in the form of a one-month Electronic Benefits Transfer card.
“Many of those impacted by Tropical Storm Ida have also been struggling with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The assistance through D-SNAP will provide some much needed relief, and our staff will work to ensure that eligible residents receive their benefits as quickly as possible,” said Union County Commissioner Alexander Mirabella.
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FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:
Governor Murphy Advances Climate Action to Secure New Jersey's Clean Energy Future
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Governor Establishes New Interim Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal and Announces $33 Million Investment in Clean Transportation Projects |
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MOUNT OLIVE, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced a series of climate actions to further secure New Jersey’s clean energy future and protect residents, the economy, and the environment from the worsening impacts of climate change.
Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 274, which establishes an interim greenhouse gas reduction target of 50 percent below 2006 levels by 2030, strengthening New Jersey’s path to achieve an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Leveraging the proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Governor Murphy also announced a $13.7 million investment in electric buses and trucks to reduce emissions and improve air quality in overburdened communities. Additionally, the Governor announced a $20 million expansion of the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJZIP) into the greater Jersey Shore area. Together, these initiatives will reduce vehicle emissions from the transportation sector, which is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in New Jersey and a major contributor to global warming and climate change.
“We must meet the devastating impacts of global warming and climate change, with bold intentional action,” said Governor Murphy. “By reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electrifying our transportation sector, we are taking the critical steps to solidify New Jersey’s clean energy future, while also improving air quality in our underserved communities.”
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FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Remarks by President Biden at the National Veterans Day Observance
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Folks, being President of the United States, you are afforded many opportunities to try to express your love, commitment, and admiration for the American people. And I must say to you that the single greatest honor I’ve been afforded as President is to stand before so many of you, those Medal of Honor winners out there, and talk about Veterans Day and veterans.
I want to welcome all the Cabinet members and honored guests joining us today, including the father of our Secretary of State, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War Two, Ambassador Donald Blinken, whose birthday is today. Happy Birthday. (Applause.) Thank you for your service to our country.
And I just want to tell you, I know you’re a little younger than I am, but, you know, I’ve adopted the attitude of the great Negro — at the time, pitcher in the Negro Leagues — went on to become a great pitcher in the pros — in the Major League Baseball after Jackie Robinson. His name was Satchel Paige.
And Satchel Paige, on his 47th birthday, pitched a win against Chicago. (Laughs.) And all the press went in and said, “Satch, it’s amazing — 47 years old. No one’s ever, ever pitched a win at age 47. How do you feel about being 47?” He said, “Boys, that’s not how I look at it.” They said, “How do you look at it, Satch?” He said, “I look at it this way: How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?”
I’m 50 years old and the ambassador is 47.
But all kidding aside, Mr. Ambassador, thank you for your service during World War Two, as well as your service as an ambassador. And thank you for raising such a fine man, Tony Blinken, our Secretary of State.
To all our veterans, past and present, we thank you, we honor you, and we remember always what you’ve done for us.
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Issue or Concern ? Report it |
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield are committed to making it as easy as possible to report concerns in our city. To that end, we've partnered with REPORT IT, which is now live in Plainfield and ready to be used as an important supplemental reporting tool.
Report it makes community reporting easier than ever! Residents and visitors can download the app by scanning the barcode above or by going to your phone's app store. Your reports will be submitted to the appropriate city department, and the city will work to resolve the issue or complaint.
You have the power to be the eyes and ears of our city! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in Plainfield. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with Report It.
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As we navigate these uncertain times please know that everyone at City Hall is working to ensure that you are safe, secure and healthy. If you need anything addition please contact us at 908.753.3000
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