Health Services Department

The office of the Public Health Nurse is located on the third floor of the Municipal Building of the Borough of New Providence. The office hours are 8:30 AM to 2 PM. Please call (908) 743-1049 or email Jaranda@newprov.us for any questions/issues.
The New Providence Health Department is affiliated with the Westfield Regional Health Department in Westfield, NJ. Office hours are 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. The Westfield Regional Health Department phone number is (908) 789-4070.

- This is a free service for all residents, (ages 2 months to 18 years) who are without health insurance & vaccine coverage.
- The clinics are held at the Westfield Regional Health Department 2 times per month according to need.
- Services include physical examinations, immunizations, and lead testing. Appointments required and available by calling the Westfield Regional Health Department: (908) 789-4070.

The File of Life Program is a free medical information card that records all vital health information for emergency purposes; Call the Public Health Nurse to obtain the free File of Life card.
In home COVID19 boosters can be provided to homebound residents and their caregivers by calling the Public Health Nurse arranging an appointment.
Care packages can be delivered to homebound senior citizens, please call or email Public Health Nurse for details.

Investigation, tracking and reporting on communicable disease for all Borough residents.
Evaluation of student immunization records for completeness in all the Borough schools.
The Nurse can provide information on resources available within Union County.
Read about safe ways to dispose of medical waste and syringes.

NJ DOH is encouraging NJ residents to “Fight the Bite” from ticks and mosquitos: