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March is National Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month – Early detection saves lives! Did you know that screening is the No. 1 way to prevent colorectal cancer or catch it early when it's most treatable? There are often no symptoms of colorectal cancer, so don’t put it off. The West Windsor Health Department urges everyone to visit getscreened.org to learn more about colorectal cancer symptoms, risk factors, and screening options.

Most people should begin getting screened for colorectal cancer at age 45, according to national guidelines. To learn more, please see below for helpful resources & links about Colorectal Cancer.

Helpful Resources & Links

Yes, It is Still Important to Wash Your Hands!

Test Your Home for Radon - It's the Only Way to Know

Community Resource Directory

Mercer County Food Finder

Access to Free Narcan Training and Narcan Kits

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu):

Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease that spreads predominantly among wild birds, and in rare cases, spreads to humans and other mammals (such as cows). Those who spend time with birds or livestock, or in spaces contaminated with the virus, are at a greater risk of infection. For up-to-date information on avian influenza in the US, please visit the CDC website at: www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/index.html

Preventing Avian Influenza for Backyard Flock Owners
Avian Influenza Information for the General Public
- Residents are asked to report sick or ill birds.
  - Domestic Birds (poultry) - NJ Department of Agriculture (609) 671-6400
  - Wild Birds - NJDEP (877) WARN-DEP or (877) 927-6337 AND West Windsor Police Non-Emergency Number (609) 799-1222 DO NOT CALL 911

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Virtual Narcan Trainings - April 2025

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