Henry J. Austin Health Center

This World Oral Health Day, take a step toward a healthier, happier smile. If you are missing teeth, our dental team can help you feel confident again. Call 609-278-5900 to make an appointment and get started on your smile care today! 🦷✨

Getting to your cancer screening should not be a barrier to your health. Through ScreenNJ, patients can get free rides to their screening appointments. Need a ride? Schedule transportation here: rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cv… Taking this step today can help protect your health.

This National Healthcare Human Resource Week we’d like to thank our HR Department in supporting staff across the organization. From recruitment and onboarding to employee support and compliance, your work helps to maintain a strong and effective workforce.

Endometriosis can cause pain, heavy periods, and trouble getting pregnant. A yearly PAP can help your provider learn more about your symptoms and guide your care. Schedule your visit today. Call 609-278-5900 or visit our website to make an appt. #HJAHC #endometriosisawareness

We’ve partnered with #ScreenNJ & NJCEED to make sure our community has the tools, like our new 5-step guides, to get screened and stay healthy. Colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable—and we’re here to help you do just that! Call 609-278-5900 to schedule.

During Patient Safety Awareness Week, remember that your voice matters. Asking questions about your care, medicines, and treatment plan can help you stay informed and safe. Our team is here to listen and support you every step of the way. Schedule an appt., call 609-278-5900.

Thank you to all of our employees! Your daily work supports patient care, strengthens operations, and advances our mission to serve the community. Each department plays an important role in creating a respectful and supportive environment for patients and colleagues.

Happy National Dentist Day! Through prevention, treatment, and patient education, your work helps support overall health outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. And with the help of our Dental Assistants to support you, our Dental Department is as strong as ever!

Colorectal cancer happens in the colon or rectum and is one of the deadliest cancers in the United States. Many people do not feel sick at first, which is why learning your risk is so important. Talk with your provider about screening. Call 609-278-5900 to schedule an appt.

HJAHC celebrates our “Superheroes Behind the Smiles” with National Dental Assistants Week! We appreciate everything you do to keep our community smiling brightly.

Small changes every day can make a big difference for your heart and BMI. 💙 Try adding more fiber, drinking water, walking after meals, filling half your plate with veggies, and getting extra sleep. Your heart will thank you! Call 609-278-5900 to make an appointment at #HJAHC

We honor the Tuskegee Institute Nurse-Midwife Program during Black History Month. This program trained African American nurse-midwives to care for mothers and babies in communities with limited healthcare. Their work helped improve birth outcomes and saved lives. Photo: NMAAHC

February is Heart Health Month & Black History Month. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the US. Many Black adults have higher risk for heart problems, like high blood pressure & diabetes. HJAHC supports heart health through checkups, screenings, and education.

Weather Update: Closure, Monday, February 23, 2026 All Henry J. Austin Health Center locations, including the Pharmacy, are closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Do you know your Body Mass Index (BMI)? It can help show if your weight is putting extra stress on your heart. High BMI & high blood pressure often go together. Do you take hypertension medication & have questions on how to manage high blood pressure? Our care team can help.

During Black History Month, we recognize the Black Panther Party Free Health Clinics. In the late 1960s, these clinics offered free medical care in communities with limited access to healthcare. They focused on prevention, education, and early testing. Photo: Stephen Shames

The HJA Madd Hatters, founded by Board Treasurer Maryann Crawley, began meeting in January 2026 and now gather each month. This dedicated group of volunteers knit hats, blankets, and other handmade items to support and comfort our pediatric patients.

Today we honor all donors who help save lives. You can join them by signing up to be an organ, eye, or tissue donor. Go to RegisterMe.org to learn more. #DonorDay2026

Henry J. Austin Health Center will be closed on Monday, February 16, in honor of President’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17. El Centro de Salud Henry J. Austin estará cerrado el lunes 16 de febrero en honor al Día del Presidente. Reabriremos el martes 17 de febrero.

We honor Freedom House Ambulance during Black History Month. In 1967, this service in Pittsburgh trained the first Black paramedics in the United States. They helped people in emergencies and changed the way ambulance care works today. Photo courtesy of Detre Library & Archives