Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Public Health Nursing

Vernon Township Health Department
Division of Public Health Nursing
764-4055, ext. 2268 or 2267

1. Child Health Conference (Well Baby Clinic)
Provides well care for children of Vernon residents who do not have medical insurance that covers well care. Includes a physical examination by a local pediatrician, required immunizations, screening tests and health information. Children aged from birth through pre-kindergarten are eligible to attend. Some families may have to pay a $5 co-pay.

2. School Aged Immunizations
State required immunizations for school attendance grades Kdg. through 12 are given free of charge to Vernon residents.

3. NJ KidCare
1-800-701-0710
Vernon Township Health Department is an enrollment site for New Jersey KidCare. You can obtain an application and we can assist in filling it out. NJ KidCare is a program to provide health insurance for New Jersey's uninsured Children aged 18 years of age and under.

4. Prenatal and Newborn Home Visits
Public Health Nursing in co-operation with the pre-natal clinic at Newton Memorial Hospital visits Vernon residents to reinforce pre-natal health teaching and assess for any needs and/or appropriate referral sources necessary.

5. Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressures are done on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the Health Department from 10 AM to 11 AM. Call at 9AM to confirm.

6. Home Visits
The Public Health Nurse will make a home visit to a Senior Citizen or chronically ill resident for evaluation and referral to appropriate resources.

7. Cancer Screenings
a. Female Cancer Screening- held 2x/year- spring and fall. Residents 18 years and older. Includes a pelvic and breast exam and a pap smear. $20.00 or $10.00 aged 60 yrs. and older. Some women may qualify for a free exam which also includes a Mammography. BY APPOINTMENT

b. Male Cancer Screening- once/year. Residents 40 years and older. Includes exam and PSA blood test. BY APPOINTMENT

c. Mammography- 2X/ year in conjunction with Radiological Associates. Ages 35 years and older. BY APPOINTMENT

d. Skin Cancer Screening- Once/ year ages 18 years and older. BY APPOINTMENT

8. Health Fair
Held once/year in September. Includes Blood test with Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, glucose and other components. MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR BLOOD TEST. Other screenings and health information provided free.

9. Influenza and Pnuemonia Shots
Held yearly in October. Flu shot is $3.00 or free with a Medicare B card. Pneumonia shot is $15.00 or free with a Medicare B card. Ages 18 years and older, ages 9 - 17 years with an MD order.

10. Pediatric Dental Screening
Once/ year, ages 2-5 years by a Pediatric Dentist. BY APPOINTMENT.

11. Parenting Seminars
Held 2X/year. Co-sponsored with Vernon MAC. Seminar 1- Early Childhood, Seminar 2- Pre-teen through Teen. $10/seminar BY APPOINTMENT.

The Public Health Nurses can assist you by providing health information on varied subjects, as needed. As each screening is scheduled, it will be listed on this site.

Please contact us for further information or to make an appointment for any scheduled program.

Thank you.

Maureen M. Cianci, RN, BSN
Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Emilie Gewecke, RN
Public Health Nurse