Innovative health practices and health education in underserved communities
The Concerned Black Nurses of Central New Jersey (CBNCNJ) is a driving force that embraces and facilitates innovative health practices while providing education in underserved communities.
It is our vision to implement positive healthcare changes that will CREATE OPPORTUNITY and accessible quality healthcare for Black Americans and others.
This year, three scholarships were awarded on October 19th at the CBNCNJ Scholarship Luncheon. The recipients were Lamara Jones, Nyiola Lewis, and Trevor Nikarthi-Puryear. The luncheon was held at the Waterview Pavillion in Belmar, NJ Lamara Jones, practical nursing student
The 52nd Annual NBNA Conference was held July 23-28, 2024 in San Francisco, CA. Members who attended the event included Sandra Pritchard, Barbara Sunnerville (president) Gloria Bivins, Joycelyn Parker (Vice-President) Tanya Hubbard, Vanessa Munson, Victoria Law- Wright and Terri Ivory-Williams. Members
The Concerned Black Nurses of Central NJ (CBNCNJ) recently provided health screenings and information at a Juneteenth celebration. Photo of CBNCNJ members are with Neptune Mayor, Police Chief and Officers Photo of Sandra Pritchard doing blood pressure measurements. Photo of
Members of CBNCNJ participated in a recent Health Fair. It was hosted at The Cathedral International Church in Asbury Park NJ on March 17th. We provided the community with health care information along with the option for blood pressure testing. Additional
The CBNCNJ participated in the recent Community Health Fair. The event was held on March 2, 2024 at St. Paul Baptist Church in Atlantic Highland NJ. Several members made presentations, sharing invaluable information.
GETTING BACK TO BASICS FOR HEART HEALTHJoin us for an informative virtual event on Zoom which will include a panel discussion on maximizing heart health through fitness and nutrition! Workshops Giveaways Cooking Demo KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Marian Van Dyck-Acquah, MDHackensack Meridian
Due to the Coronavirus situation, we will hold our meetings using Zoom until further notice.
If members have any questions, please contact CBNCNJ president, Terri Ivory.