Clifton Health On Air

On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Layal Helwani, and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down with Tania Bansemer, from The Center for Prevention and Counseling, talking about the program: Tobacco Free for a Healthy New Jersey.

Tobacco Free for a Healthy New Jersey is a statewide program funded by the New Jersey Department of Health. This program works to reduce tobacco use and vaping by promoting smoke-free places and spaces, as well as policy change, educating the youth about the harms of tobacco use, and providing cessation to help people quit tobacco. Tania is the Northern Regional Coordinator for Tobacco Free and is based out of Sussex County at The Center for Prevention and Counseling. The Northern Region covers the seven northern counties in New Jersey: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren.

• Website: https://www.tobaccofreenj.com/
• Tobacco Free NJ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TFHNJ
• Tobacco Free NJ Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/tobaccofreenj/

Resources:

• NJ Quitline: https://www.njquitline.org/
• EX Program - Text 88709
• Tobacco Quit Centers: https://www.tobaccofreenj.com/quit-centers

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On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Danielle Jones, co-host, Crystal Rodriguez and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down with Maria Williamson, Inaugural Chair of Clifton's Advisory Committee on Civil Rights, to talk all about the City of Clifton's Advisory Committee on Civil Rights.

• Clifton's Advisory Committee on Civil Rights: https://ecode360.com/39960044#39960044
• Clifton's Advisory Committee on Civil Rights Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/p/Clifton-Advisory-Committee-on-Civil-Rights-61559807181919/

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

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On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Crystal Rodriguez and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down with Arti Desai, an Immigration Attorney, talking all about knowing your rights.

Resources:

• Clifton Health Department Social Services:
  • 973-470-5780
• NJ Family Care:
  • https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/
• Clifton Housing Department:
  • 973-470-5849
  • https://www.cliftonnj.org/236/Housing
• Northeast New Jersey Legal Services:
  • https://www.nnjls.org/

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/cliftonhealth

Instagram: www.instagram.com/CliftonHealth

If you have any questions, you can email us: [email protected]

On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Danielle Jones and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down with Ryan Powers, from the Clifton Advisory Committee for Individuals with Disabilities and Special Needs.

Webpage: https://www.cliftonnj.org/260/Individuals-with-Disabilities-Special-Ne

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Clifton-Advisory-Committee-for-Individuals-with-Disabilities-61566555773875/

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

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On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Danielle Jones and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down with Margaret Nysk from the Clifton Senior Center.

Senior Center Webpages:

• https://www.cliftonnj.org/228/Senior-Citizen
• https://www.cliftonnj.org/406/Senior-Citizen-Services

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

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History isn’t just found in textbooks—it’s right in our own backyard. Join us for a special 3-minute look at how Clifton is kicking off America’s 250th countdown this Flag Day. Step back in time as we open the doors to the historic Hamilton House Museum. Listen in for all the details on the upcoming Open House tour, and find out how you can walk through over 200 years of history right here in Clifton, New Jersey!

Hamilton House: 971 Valley Rd., Clifton, NJ 07013

https://www.cliftonnj.org/256/Hamilton-House-Museum

For any questions, call the Clifton Health Department at 973-470-5758.

On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Danielle Jones and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down with Gabriel Crespo, Admin Staff Member, to talk about Helpful Food Safety Tips from the Clifton Health Department: 2026 World Cup Edition!

• Clifton Health Department World Cup Flyer - Facebook
• Clifton Health Department World Cup Flyer - Instagram

For more food safety resources, here are some helpful links:

• https://www.nj.gov/health/world-cup/resources/food/
• https://www.usda.gov/about-food/food-safety
• https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

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On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Danielle Jones and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down with Dr. Heather Derry-Vick and CHD’s Social Services Division, Nate King, and Erika Shyroky, regarding Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental Health Awareness Month

988 Lifeline:

https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

Social Services Division

https://www.cliftonnj.org/394/Social-Services

Heather Derry-Vick, Ph.D., is a health psychologist and one of the most recent arrivals at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI).

Derry-Vick Lab

https://hmh-cdi.org/en/research/faculty/heather-derry-vick

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

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On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Danielle Jones and co-host Lauren Scarfo, sit down for a conversation with Dr. Olivia Roy M.D. from Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group.

Dr. Olivia Roy, M.D., is a dedicated OB/GYN committed to delivering inclusive, patient-centered care that honors each patient’s unique needs and values.

Resources:

Mountainside Medical Group- Obstetrics & Gynecology

https://mountainsidemedicalcenter.com/find-a-provider/provider/1598329963/

Labor and Delivery Services

https://mountainsidemedicalcenter.com/services/labor-delivery/

Gynecologist in Montclair, New Jersey:

https://mountainsidemedicalcenter.com/services/womens-care/

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

Visit our website, like and follow us on social media:

Website: www.cliftonnj.org/164/health-department

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cliftonhealth

Instagram: www.instagram.com/CliftonHealth

If you have any questions, you can email us: [email protected]

On this episode of Clifton Health On Air, host Danielle Jones and co-hosts Lauren Scarfo and Crystal Rodriguez we sit down for a conversation with Tekisha Dwan Everette Ph.D., MPA, MPH, CPH from Trust for America’s Health.

Trust for America’s Health is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public health research, policy, and advocacy organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority.

More information and resources please visit:

https://www.tfah.org/reports/

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/state-of-obesity-report-2025/

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/caregivers-brief/

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/funding-report-2025/

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/creating-conditions-for-good-health/

https://www.tfah.org/report-details/pain-in-the-nation-2025/

Don't forget to tune in every other week for a new episode of Clifton Health on Air!

Visit our website, like and follow us on social media:

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/cliftonhealth

Instagram: www.instagram.com/CliftonHealth

If you have any questions, you can email us: [email protected]