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Health Services & Information
- ADULT VACCINATIONS - In addition to seasonal flu shots, the Division of Public Health provides the following vaccinations for adults 50 years and older
at no charge for residents without insurance and those whose insurance does not cover these vaccines.
- ANIMAL
SHELTER - Featured Pets, Hours of Operation, Adoption
Fees, Directions to our Shelter, Free Rabies Clinics, more...
- AIDS
COMMUNITY 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 DISCOUNT PROGRAM - designed to help uninsured and underinsured county residents save money on their dental service expenses.
- 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 (NJ FamilyCare) - a program for some children under 18 years old. Information and applications are provided by the Department of Family and Community Development (PHONE (609) 345-6700, ext. 2640) and the Family Centers.
- 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 receive 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 Institute 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
appointments.
- TUBERCULOSIS - 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.
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