As part of Minority and Multicultural Health Month, Dr. Alaigh attended Save Latin America's annual Cultural Wellness Fair on Sept. 19, where several thousand Latinas received free screenings for 23 different health concerns ranging from diabetes and high blood pressure to cancer. Johnny Torres, executive director of Save Latin America Inc. of Union City, explained to Dr. Alaigh that follow-up care is provided to those who need it. Commissioner Poonam Alaigh points to a healthy eating food pyramid at East Orange Hospital's Family Health Fair. Commissioner Poonam Alaigh (second from left) and Scott Nawrocki, Supervising Special Agent for the FBI Newark Domestic Terrorism Squad (third from right), honor members of the Department’s BioThreat Laboratory Staff. The staff was honored for their work in two “White Powder Incidents” with commendations from the FBI. Gov. Chris Christie greets Department staff following a meeting at the Department. Commissioner Alaigh (second from right) joins The Very Reverend Rene John (left) of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Trenton, at the church's Healthier Heart Farmer's Market on September 9. Colette Lamothe-Galette, Acting Executive Director of the Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, and colleagues try a few Zumba exercise moves On September 1, Commissioner Alaigh kicked off Minority and Multicultural Health Month with the South Asian Total Healthcare Initiative (SATHI) On July 27, Deputy Commissioner Mary O'Dowd toured the future site of the Virtua Voorhees' new hospital A delegation from the Chinese government met with DHSS staff on August 23. On August 12, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Susan Walsh delivered remarks at Chilton Memorial Hospital's ribbon cutting for their Cardiovascular Interventional Lab. Senior Assistant Commissioner Dave Gruber discusses a situational update with staff at the Health Command Center during Operation Eagle Flag. On July 13, Commissioner Alaigh toured Summit Medical Group to learn more about the work they perform at their facility. Commissioner Alaigh joins Governor Chris Christie as he signs FY 2011 Budget in South River, N.J. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Dr. Alaigh recently spoke at the Commerce and Industry Association's Healthcare Roundtable Dr. Alaigh tours the Emergency Department of Hunterdon Medical Center with CEO Robert P. Wise during her June 9 visit Commissioner Alaigh holds regular town hall meetings to discuss ongoing initiatives with the entire Department. Dr. Alaigh is presented with flowers by Varsha Singh, a nurse at RWJ Medical School, during a celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month hosted by the SKN Foundation. On June 3, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Commissioner Alaigh toured the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. At AARP's Day at the Capitol conference, Commissioner Alaigh speaks about the Department's efforts to give seniors more options to live in the community with dignity and independence. Commissioner Alaigh joins the children of DHSS employees for Take Our Children to Work Day on April 22. Commissioner Poonam Alaigh, MD and Motor Vehicle Commission Acting Chief Administrator Raymond Martinez joined organ donor advocates to urge residents to register as organ donors. Gov. Chris Christie and Dr. Poonam Alaigh tour the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Peter's University Hospital before the Governor discussed the $60 million increase in charity care funding in the Department's budget. Dr. Poonam Alaigh was sworn in as Health and Senior Services Commissioner on March 26, 2010 by Governor Chris Christie. Governor Chris Christie and Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno announce the nomination of Dr. Poonam Alaigh as Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Health