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Atlantic County Government DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES Division of Public Health |
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The Division works closely with mothers and their children to promote family health. Childhood Check Ups, Shots, Hearing/Vision Screening - Immunizations and other “well-child” health services are available for children from birth to 18 years of age who have no insurance. Low annual fees are available. Services are available at the Atlantic County Division of Public Health in Northfield. Appointments are required. Please call 645-7700, extension 4500 for more information. Immunization Schedule - Click here for a list of important immunizations for the entire family. (pdf format - For a FREE copy of the Acrobat Reader CLICK HERE) Home Visits - Home visits by a public health nurse are available to provide special assessments and intensive health counseling to families, especially parents and pregnant or post-partum women. For more information call 645-5933. Lead and Anemia Screening - The Division of Public Health provides screening for lead and anemia as part of its Child Health Services. For an appointment call 645-7700 extension 4500. CLICK HERE for more information about Lead Abatement Women’s Health Clinic – The Division of Public Health offers free women’s health clinics to Atlantic County residents over age 18. Services include a free health exam, pelvic exam, pap smear, breast exam and health counseling. Clinics are held at the Stillwater Building at 201 South Shore Road in Northfield and at Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton. Appointments are necessary. Call 645-7700 extension 4239 for more information. Learn More
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