Mayor's Message:
National Health Center Week
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Dear Jazz,
This week (8/7 – 8/13) is National Health Center Week, and I would be remiss not to acknowledge Plainfield's Neighborhood Health Services Corporation. Located on Rock Avenue, it plays a vital role in providing essential health services to our community.
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson piloted the Medicaid and Medicare initiative, a national health insurance program, to deliver affordable primary health care to all Americans irrespective of age, geography, or economic status (source). His philosophy "in a Great Society, no one is left behind" has inspired many and still lives on even after over half a century. As we continue to battle with the accessibility of medical services for the underserved, it's essential to recognize the importance of community health centers in bridging this gap. Today, Community Health Centers serve as primary health care hubs for over 30 million people in more than 13,000 rural and urban communities across the nation, providing quality medical, dental, and behavioral care services.
Health care should not be a privilege or a luxury! Money, race, gender, or sexual orientation should not dictate an individual's accessibility to or quality of care. And yet, despite all our advances, millions of Americans struggle to obtain vital medical services.
Plainfield's Neighborhood Health Services Corporation, previously known as Plainfield Health Center, was established in 1969 under the auspices of the 1960s Model Cities Neighborhood Program. It began serving our community as a maternal and child health care program dedicated to reversing the community's high infant mortality rate, which was, at that time, 26.6 infants for every 1000 births. As years went by, the program added more services to accommodate the growing medical needs of the community. Today our Neighborhood Health Service Corporation provides internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, family planning, pediatrics, dentistry, HIV/AIDS treatment and therapy, nutritional counseling, and social work services (source).
Plainfield residents don't have to choose between accessibility and quality health care. Although Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) like the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation provide an essential service for our underserved communities, the fact is that many other residents prefer to visit the center for their health needs rather than seeking out private practitioners. Dr. Kerri Powell, the President and CEO, runs a tight ship at Plainfield's Neighborhood Health Service Corporation and leads staff by example. They exemplify the organization's values of customer orientation, excellence, commitment, integrity, respect for the individual, social responsibility, and cost-effectiveness.
We are grateful to have the Neighborhood Health Service Corporation as a partner in our community, providing quality health services to our underserved and uninsured residents. A special thank you goes out to all the staff members and physicians of the center who ensured the doors remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite concerns for their safety, their commitment never faltered, and for that, the Queen City is grateful.
Happy National Health Center week to Plainfield's Neighborhood Health Service Corporation!
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Creating One Plainfield. One Future | | |
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
City of Plainfield
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Semana Nacional de Centros de Salud | |
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Querido Plainfield,
Esta semana (8/7 – 8/13) es la Semana Nacional de Centros de Salud, y sería negligente no reconocer a la Corporación de Servicios de Salud del Vecindario de Plainfield. Ubicado en Rock Avenue, desempeña un papel vital en la prestación de servicios de salud esenciales a nuestra comunidad.
El 30 de julio de 1965, el presidente Lyndon B. Johnson pilotado la iniciativa de Medicaid y Medicare, un programa nacional de seguro de salud, para brindar atención primaria de salud asequible a todos los estadounidenses, independientemente de su edad, geografía o estado económico (fuente). Su filosofía "en una Gran Sociedad, nadie se queda atrás" ha inspirado a muchos y sigue vivo incluso después de más de medio siglo. A medida que continuamos luchando con la accesibilidad de los servicios médicos para los desatendidos, es esencial reconocer la importancia de los centros de salud comunitarios que trabajan para cerrar esa brecha. Hoy en día, los Centros de Salud Comunitarios sirven como centros de atención primaria de salud para más de 30 millones de personas en más de 13,000 comunidades rurales y urbanas en todo el país, brindando servicios médicos, dentales y de atención conductual de calidad.
¡La atención médica no debe ser un privilegio o un lujo! El dinero, la raza, el género o la orientación sexual no deben dictar la accesibilidad o la calidad de la atención de un individuo. Y, sin embargo, a pesar de todos nuestros avances, millones de estadounidenses luchan por obtener servicios médicos vitales.
Plainfield's Neighborhood Health Services Corporation, previamente conocida como Plainfield Health Center, se estableció en 1969 bajo los auspicios del Programa de Vecindarios de Ciudades Modelo de la década de 1960. Comenzó a servir a nuestra comunidad como un programa de atención médica maternoinfantil dedicado a revertir la alta tasa de mortalidad infantil de la comunidad, que era, en ese momento, de 26.6 bebés por cada 1000 nacimientos. A medida que pasaron los años, el programa agregó más servicios para acomodar las crecientes necesidades médicas de la comunidad. Hoy en día, nuestra Corporación de Servicios de Salud vecinal proporciona medicina interna, obstetricia, ginecología, planificación familiar, pediatría, odontología, tratamiento y terapia contra el VIH / SIDA, asesoramiento nutricional y servicios de trabajo social (fuente).
Los residentes de Plainfield no tienen que elegir entre accesibilidad y atención médica de calidad. Aunque los Centros de Salud Federalmente Calificados (FQHC) como la Corporación de Servicios de Salud del Vecindario brindan un servicio esencial para nuestras comunidades desatendidas, el hecho es que muchos otros residentes prefieren visitar el centro para sus necesidades de salud en lugar de buscar médicos privados. Kerri Powell, presidenta y directora ejecutiva, dirige con firmeza la Corporación de Servicios de Salud Vecinal de Plainfield y lidera al personal con el ejemplo.
Ejemplifican los valores de la organización de orientación al cliente, excelencia, compromiso, integridad, respeto por el individuo, responsabilidad social y rentabilidad.
Estamos agradecidos de tener a Neighborhood Health Service Corporation como socio en nuestra comunidad, brindando servicios de salud de calidad a nuestros residentes desatendidos y sin seguro. Un agradecimiento especial a todos los miembros del personal y médicos del centro que se aseguraron de que las puertas permanecieran abiertas durante la pandemia de COVID-19. A pesar de las preocupaciones por su seguridad, su compromiso nunca flaqueó, y por eso, la Ciudad Reina está agradecida.
¡Feliz semana del Centro Nacional de Salud a Plainfield's Neighborhood Health Service Corporation!
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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National Health Center Week Event Hosted by Neighborhood Health Services Corporation | |
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Neighborhood Health Services Corporation kicked off National Health Center Week with a health fair at their headquarters on Rock Ave. Vendors provided valuable information and services to those in attendance.
Remarks were given by CEO of Neighborhood Health Dr. Kerri Powell along with Jazz Clayton-Hunt Chief of Staff for the City of Plainfield. This partnership with the City plays an integral part in the services available to its residents and provides much needed resources to this community.
Neighborhood Health is launching a multi year social impact campaign to improve access to care for underinsured and uninsured people in NJ. The campaign will include several touchpoints and renovations. For more information visit www.nhscnj.org or contact COO Walter Douglas Jr. at 908.753.6401.
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REMINDER - Citywide Food Festival Until August 21
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The annual Citywide Food Festival will run until Sunday, August 21. The Queen City offers an amazing mix of culinary delights. Visit our participating restaurant to experience the tastes of Plainfield! | |
Homeownership Webinar - Register Today! | |
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Make the dream of homeownership a reality! Register for this webinar where mortgage experts can answer your questions and provide expertise in the following areas:
- Down payment & closing costs assistance program
- Creditworthiness
- Estimate monthly payment & housing budget
Click the below image to RSVP.
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REMINDER - LATE RELEASE OF 3RD QUARTER TAX BILLS
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Hello Plainfield Residents and Property Owners,
Payments for your 3rd quarter tax bill, typically due on August 1st, now have a grace period extended to September 7th due to the late release of Tax Bills.
The amount of your 3rd quarter tax bill can be viewed on the city's website. However, physical bills have not yet been mailed.
Physical Bills should be in the mail by August 12, 2022
Obtain your bill statement by visiting the city’s website, plainfieldnj.gov, or contact the Tax Office at 908 753-3214 during office hours, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
ONLINE PAYMENT - Payments can be made online through the city's website in one of two ways:
- As an ACH transfer from the resident's checking account directly to the city,
- As a credit card payment. This option will add a 2% non-refundable convenience fee to your total amount.
IN-PERSON PAYMENTS - Payments can also be made in person by check or money order at the Tax Office located at 515 Watchung Ave, Room 101 Plainfield, NJ 07060.
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Love Plainfield Initiative | |
¿ How Do You Show Love For Plainfield? | |
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A MESSAGE FROM UNION COUNTY:
Spotted Lanternfly
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The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive, non-native pest that recently arrived in the United States. It was first identified in Pennsylvania, in 2014. It has since been sighted in 15 states including New Jersey. If you see it, get rid of it.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
Murphy Administration Drives Toward Zero Transportation Emissions Future with
$10.8 Million Investment
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TRENTON – Leveraging proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Governor Murphy has announced an additional $10.8 million investment to further protect residents, the environment and the economy from the worsening impacts of climate change. The latest round of proceeds will be used to increase the number of electric trucks and buses that traverse communities overburdened by air pollution and expand the number of community fast-charging locations, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette said.
The total investment of $10.8 million includes $6.9 million from RGGI quarterly auction proceeds for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles including school buses, garbage trucks, transit and shuttle buses, and $3.9 million for 62 fast-charging stations. The $3.9 million comes from New Jersey’s share of the nationwide Volkswagen Settlement .
To date, New Jersey has invested more than $100 million -- $57 million in RGGI proceeds and $60 million in Volkswagen Settlement funds – for 370 electric vehicles operating in overburdened communities.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Statement from CEA Chair Cecilia Rouse on Encouraging Economic News
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We are continuing to see encouraging economic developments, including strong job growth and lower energy prices.
First, consumer price data showed headline inflation was 0.0% last month. This moderation compared to the month before was driven by declining gas prices, and lower prices for clothes, air fares, electronics, used cars, and more.
Second, new data today shows declining prices that producers pay to make the goods and services that consumers and businesses buy, such as gasoline, jet fuel, iron and steel.
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HELP US TAKE CARE OF OUR CITY!
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT- IT APP
Available in IOS and Android Mobile Phones
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Exercise your civic duty-- be the eyes and ears of our City! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in our Plainfield community. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with ReportIt. | |
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Use the app, or text
reportit to 63975
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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 to be resolved.
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