Orange County Executive Neuhaus Announces Sweetheart Screening 2026

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, in partnership with the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH), is pleased to announce Sweetheart Screening 2026, taking place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, located at 321 South William Street, Newburgh.

This community-focused event is being held in collaboration with local healthcare providers and community organizations and will feature free health screenings, food, raffles, prizes, photo booths, a DJ, and a health seminar.

"Sweetheart Screening is a great way for our community to come together, have fun, and take care of our health," said Neuhaus. "We are proud to offer free screenings and resources that can make a real difference in people’s lives. I encourage everyone to prioritize their health and make wellness, connection, and community a part of their Valentine’s Day.”  

Free health screenings will include:

• Blood pressure screenings

• Cholesterol screenings

• Vision screenings for children

• Skin cancer screenings

• Breast cancer screenings

  • Clinical breast exams available to the first 25 participants

• Prostate cancer screenings

  • Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test

“The Sweetheart Screening is about meeting people where they are and making preventive care accessible in a welcoming, supportive environment,” said Laurisa Sampson, Director of Health Equity. “By bringing free screenings directly into the community, we help break down barriers to care and allow residents to take simple, important steps toward better health.”

The event is open to everyone and is designed to be inclusive and accessible for individuals of all abilities. For accommodation requests, please email lsampson@orangecountygov.com or call 845-360-6557.

"The Orange County Department of Health is pleased to bring this important screening event to our community,” said Lisa Lahiff, Deputy Commissioner of the Orange County Department of Health. “With our community partners, we strive to improve the health of all Orange County residents. We hope to see you there!"

Library Service

The Town of Minisink is pleased to announce that Minisink residents will now have two options for library service.

Minisink will be contracting with the Pike County Library, located at 119 East Harford Road, Milford PA. Minisink residents will have access to all library services. The procedure is the same; come into Minisink Town Hall to receive proof of residency and bring it with you to the library to obtain your card. The library has a drop off location in Matamoras on Avenue 10 in front of the municipal building to return materials. 

https://pikecountypubliclibrary.com/

Residents may also obtain a library card - immediately - with Sussex County Library, located at 69 County Route 639, Wantage NJ. You will have full access to all library services here as well.  Simply go to the library and pay the $100 fee to obtain your card. Please bring your receipt to Minisink Town Hall for reimbursement.

sussexcountylibrary.org