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HEALTH SERVICES & INFORMATION |
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| ANIMAL
SHELTER - Featured Pets, Hours of Operation, Adoption
Fees, Directions to our Shelter, Free Rabies Clinics, more... |
| AIDS
CCOMMUNITY CARE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (ACCAP) - Eligible individuals
diagnosed with AIDS may receive Medicaid covered services including
private duty nursing services in the community rather than in a nursing
home. Call 1-888-426-9243 |
| BLOOD
PRESSURE - The Division provides workplace cholesterol
and blood pressure screening and education programs for all Atlantic
County businesses. |
| CANCER
- risk assessment and education for breast and cervical cancer. |
| CHOLESTEROL
- The Division provides workplace cholesterol and blood pressure
screening and education programs for all Atlantic County businesses. |
| CANCER
& CHRONIC ILLNESS PREVENTION
- Cancer risk assessment & screening, cholesterol and blood pressure
screening, diabetes education, more.. |
| COMMUNICABLE
DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL -Tuberculosis , Rabies,
Flu Shot information, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Other Infectious
Disease. |
| DENTAL
SERVICES - The John Cronin Dental Center offers general dentistry
to low income families and senior citizens over the age of 60, having
no dental insurance and based on a sliding scale payment fee. Appointments
are necessary and proof of income is required. Medicaid is accepted.
Open to Atlantic County residents only. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.For appointments and information, phone (609)
645-5814. |
| DIVISION
OF PUBLIC HEALTH - offering comprehensive health services
to enhance your work, your family, your neighborhood and your life. |
| FLU
SHOTS, ADULT |
| LYME
DISEASE INFORMATION - Information about the prevalence
and prevention of Lyme DIsease. |
| HEALTH
INSURANCE, Adult -
The NJ Medically Needy Program provides medical benefits to certain
New Jersey residents who have incomes that are too high to qualify
for the regular Medicaid program |
| HEALTH
INSURANCE, Children
- New Jersey KidCare, a Health insurance program for some children
under 18 years old. PHONE (609) 345-6700, ext. 2640. |
| HEALTH
INSURANCE, Senior
- The State Health Insurance Program provides counseling and assistance
to seniors and disabled persons on Medicare regulations. |
| HEALTH
INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) COMPLIANCE |
| HEALTH
TOPICS A - Z |
| MENTAL
HEALTH
- The Atlantic County Mental Health Administrator |
| MOSQUITO
CONTROL - The Atlantic County's Office of Mosquito Control
carries on a program of Integrated Pest Management including inspections,
biological controls, water management and public education, coordinated
with the DEP and health agencies. |
| NURSING
HOME SERVICES - Atlantic County's Meadowview Nursing
Home. |
| PRESCRIPTION
SAVINGS PROGRAM - Atlantic County residents and their dependents (living
in the same household) can recieve a discount of up to 10% to 50%
off retail prices on all prescription drugs. |
| PUBLIC
HEALTH - The Atlantic County Division of Public Health |
| RABIES,
RABIES CLINICS |
| SARS
(Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) - Learn more about SARS. |
| SENIOR
HEALTH - National Institue of Health site featuring Health
resources for Older Adults |
| SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED DISEASE - Screening, counseling and treatment |
| SOUTHERN
JERSEY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTERS - With six primary healthcare centers in Atlantic, Burlington and
Salem Counties, SJFMC is the region’s source for high quality
healthcare that reduces the financial & cultural barriers to
meet the needs of the community. |
| SUBSTANCE
ABUSE SERVICES
- Treatment services, Driving While Intoxicated program, Alliance
for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, substance abuse
services for youth (TRY-IT Program). |
| TICK-BORNE
DISEASES -
Downloadable guide, County incidence map, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever,
Human Ehrlichiosis |
| TRANSPORTATION - Life Essential Transportation Services
for dialysis, chemo and other cancer therapies, Prescribed Physical
and Occupational Therapy programs and Non-Emergency medical and laboratory
appts. |
| TUBERCULOSIS
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Screening & treatment |
| WEST
NILE VIRUS - Frequently
Asked Questions, reducing your risk, more... |
| WORKPLACE
HEALTH INFORMATION
- Information is available about Right to Know Laws, in-door air quality,
and other topics. |
