New Providence Public Health Nurse

The Public Health Nurse’s office hours are 8:00AM to 3:00PM, Tuesday through Thursday. The office phone number is 464-7308.
The New Providence Health Department is now affiliated with the Westfield Regional Health Department, the Westfield Health Department is located on 425 East Broad Street in Westfield. The office hours are 8:30AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday. The Westfield Health Department phone number is (908) 789-4070.
Work schedule will occasionally vary depending on calendar of events (screenings and other health-related programs being held)

Free service to all residents without insurance vaccine coverage; Appointments are required
The New Providence Clinic is for all children residing in the Borough
Children from infants to adolescents are seen (Birth through age 18 years)
Clinic provides complete physical examinations required by schools and sports teams, school required immunizations are administered, maintenance of medical records
Clinics are held every other month from 8:30 AM to early afternoon as needed
Clinic day will vary according to clinic Doctor’s eligibility
Clinic is on the third floor of the Municipal Building in the office of the Public Health Nurse

Blood pressure screenings held at the Senior Citizen Center every Wednesday from 9:30 Am until 11:00, except the first Wednesday of every month
Health Department offers health programs and screenings for residents periodically
Check website, channel 35, local newspaper for announcement of programs
Programs & screenings schedule can be found in free Senior Newsletter
File of Life is a medical information card that records all vital pertinent health information for emergency purposes; Call Public Health Nurse for an appointment
Annual Senior Health Fair is held in the spring at the Senior Center
The Health Fair provides free screenings and health services to New Providence residents

The Public Health Nurse conducts home visits to residents as requested
Requests for home evaluations can be made by primary physician, family member, or any concerned party
Services include blood pressure screening, pulse checks, medication instruction, guidance and information on diet, good nutrition, exercise or any health-related matter (primary physicians will refer clients)
It is recommended that residents call first to check on my availability

I evaluate the student vaccine records for completeness for all the local schools