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Public Health Nurses
Patricia Dalton, R.N, C.P.N., Department Head
Deborah Mardam-Bey, R.N.
Child Health Services
Child Health Conference
A Child Health Conference (CHC) is a place for you to bring your baby
or young child to receive regular check-ups, immunizations, and other
health services. A physician performs the physical exams. The public
health nurse provides other services including lead screenings, nutritional
counseling, and referrals. These services are provided, at no charge,
by the Health Department.
• A physical exam by the doctor;
• Immunizations to protect your child against a variety of serious
childhood diseases such as polio, hepatitis B and measles;
• Blood tests to check for anemia and lead poisoning;
• Screening tests for vision, hearing and/or speech problems
Privacy Officer - Patricia Dalton R.N.
1167 River Rd., Edgewater 201 943-1700 ext. 6004, fax 201 886-8366
School Audits
The Public Health Nurse is responsible for auditing all immunization
record of all the public schools, private schools, and daycare centers
in accordance with NJ State Department of Health regulation
Adult Health Services
Free blood pressure screenings and adult health assessments are provided
every Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the nurses office. The
screenings are provided by the Public Health Nurses. Preventative
health care is our priority, including client teaching regarding diseases
and referrals as needed. Periodically during the year we provide vision
and hearing screening. We also hold an annual flu vaccination clinic
for all adult residents. Walk-ins are welcome!
Communicable Diseases
The Public Health Nurse is responsible for extensive investigation
and follow-up in accordance with NJ State Department of Health Regulations
of all communicable diseases, such as hepatitis, salmonella, and human
contact with rabies. All investigative work is confidentially maintained
by the Public Health Nurses.
Bergen
County Dept. Of Health >>
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention >>
H.I.P.A.A.
Rules and regulations
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/finalreg.html
Privacy Officer - Patricia Dalton R.N.
1167 River Rd., Edgewater 201 886-8445 fax 201 886-8366
LINKS
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/generalinfo.html
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