West Nile Virus Update - July 24, 2006 (Adobe PDF)
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Mission Statement:
| The Hamilton Township Division of Health is dedicated to maintaining the health and well-being of our residents and visitors by means of prevention, health promotion and education. |
| Jeffrey J. Plunkett Health Officer Division of Health Hamilton Township Department of Health, Recreation, Senior and Veterans Services 2100 Greenwood Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08650-0150 |
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Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
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Preparedness Links: New Jersey Homeland Security: Federal Emergency Management Administration - "Are You
Ready?": Federal Department of Homeland Security: Healthy Americans Organization - Trust for American's Health
- "It's Not Flu as Usual" |
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| MRSA – “Super Bug” Fact Sheet (PDF) | |
| Winter Weather Extreme Cold Guide (pdf) | |
| Winter Storm Fact Sheet (pdf) | |
| Winter Pet Care Tips | |
| Influenza Information and Clinic Schedule | |
| Lyme Disease Information (Adobe PDF document - requires Acrobat Reader) | |
| Rabies Information | |
| SARS Information | |
| Eastern Equine Encephalitis | |
| Safety Tips on Using Personal Insect Repellents | |
| Salmonella and other Foodborne Illnesses | |
| Summer Excessive Heat Waves (Adobe PDF document - requires Acrobat Reader) | |
| West Nile Virus Information (Adobe PDF
document - requires Acrobat Reader) West Nile Virus Update - July 24, 2006 (Adobe PDF) |
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| U.S. Government Avian and Pandemic Flu Information (http://pandemicflu.gov/) | |
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| Adopt-A-Pet |
(609) 890-3550 |
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Under the direction of our Animal Control Department, an ongoing program
is conducted for the purpose of offering animals that have been abandoned
to persons willing to furnish a new home. Our kennels are often populated
by beautiful dogs and cats looking for a family to love. For a complete
list of prospective pets available for adoption, please call the phone number
shown above or visit our Animal Shelter at 2100 Sylvan Avenue directly behind
the Hamilton Public Works Office. SPECIAL ADOPTION DAYS EVENTS (at the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter): October 20 , 2007 10am-2pm.
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| Alcohol Counseling |
(609)
890-3647 (609) 890-3884 |
| Any resident of Hamilton township who has or suspects he/she has an alcohol problem or a member of their family has a problem may call the Health Department for a referral to the appropriate agency. | |
| Animal Control |
(609)
890-3550 |
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Conduct animal education seminars, house stray and homeless animals in a clean & safe environment and coordinates the adoption of animals. Animal Control Officers enforce animal welfare laws and investigate complaints of cruelty to animals. Quarantine animals which have bitten humans and transport animals to the New Jersey State Lab to be analyzed for rabies. Provide 24 hour emergency service for injured, stray animals and remove stray animals from streets and public areas. Animal Control also manages the licensing of dogs, as well as pet shops and kennels throughout the Township. The Animal Shelter is operated in accordance with State and Local laws. Please call (609) 890-3550 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Please call the Hamilton Township Police Department after hours at (609) 581-4000. |
| Child Health
Conference |
(609)
890-3884 |
| Hamilton Township offers numerous free Child Health Conferences each month. These clinics serve children from infancy up to age 6 and provide vaccines for Hamilton Township students, school age through college. The clinic is staffed by a licensed pediatrician and qualified Public Health Nurses. The services include: physical examinations, TB testing, lead screening and age appropriate immunizations as needed. This service is available for those without health insurance or whose insurance does not cover immunizations. Child Health Conference is available by appointment only. | |
| Consumer Health Service |
(609) 890-3828 |
| Inspection of all retail food stores, hospitals, nursing homes, mobile
food vendors, food preparation facilities, schools, churches, firehouses,
child care centers, senior citizen centers, all of which must have a current
retail food license.
The following application forms are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents: Please call (609) 890-3828 for information and fee schedule. |
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| Diabetes Counseling | (609) 890-3838 |
| Counseling available by a Diabetic Educator regarding diet and exchanges, treatment modalities and prevention of complications. Education takes place at the Hamilton Township Division of Health at 2100 Greenwood Avenue (next to the Municipal Building) or, if needed, a home visit may be arranged. Please call (609) 890-3838 for questions or to make an appointment. | |
| Drug Counseling |
(609) 890-3647 (609) 890-3884 |
| Free information and referral is provided for anyone having any questions regarding a drug related problem. | |
| Environmental Health Services |
(609) 890-3828 |
| Answers all complaints pertaining to air and water pollution and noise control. Investigates citizen's complaints pertaining to junk, rubbish, trash, debris and unsanitary living conditions. Also investigates high grass and/or weed complaints as well as overgrown shrubs, insect and rodent complaints. How to file a complaint information here. | |
| Flu Immunization Clinics |
(609) 890-3884 |
Provided free of charge to community residents beginning in early fall.
The program is targeted at the designated high risk population including:
senior citizens, chronically ill, and handicapped individuals. We recommend
that you consult with your physician if you have any questions as to whether
you should receive this immunization. For more information about influenza, visit the CDC website. |
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| Food Licenses and Inspections |
(609) 890-3828 |
| Food licenses are issued for seasonal or temporary establishments, swimming
pools and vending machines. Please see Consumer Health Service section above.
The following application forms are available as Adobe Acrobat PDF documents: Application to Operate a Retail Food Establishment. Food & Beverage Vending Machine License Application Please call (609)
890-3828 for information and fee schedule. |
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| Health Education | (609) 890-3647 |
| Provide information and literature to the public concerning personal health and public health programs. Works in conjunction with other sections of the Division of Health. Conducts classes and seminars concerning public health issues/topics and communicates with the community through newspapers, radio and speaking engagements. | |
| HIV Counseling and Testing | (609) 890-3647 |
| Free and confidential counseling and testing for HIV (venous and oral HIV testing available) and STD's at the Hamilton Township Division of Health during the following hours: every Monday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. For further information or questions, please call (609) 890-3647 or (609) 890-3884. | |
| Home Nursing Visits | (609) 890-3884 |
| A Public Health Nurse is available to visit all new parents and newborn babies in the community. The purpose of this visit is to inform residents of the services available through the Division of Health and if necessary, refer them to any County, State, or private agency which may be of service to them. The Public Health Nurse will reinforce baby care practices, answer questions related to newborn/child care and family health. Appropriate educational materials are provided. | |
| Lyme Disease Discussion Group | (609) 890-3647 |
| Open educational group meetings each month with topical speakers. This is sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton and the Hamilton Township Division of Health. The group meets at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton in the lower level Conference Rooms on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM. Please call for further information. NEW - Lyme
Disease Information (Adobe PDF document - requires Acrobat Reader) |
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| Mental Health Program |
(609) 890-3647 (609) 890-3884 |
| If a resident of Hamilton Township feels that they or a member of their family have a mental health problem and needs professional help, please call the Health Department for a referral to the appropriate agency. | |
| Nurse Evaluation Clinics |
(609) 890-3884 |
| Every other Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Health Department. Free services performed include: Blood Pressure reading, Blood Sugar Testing and height and weight as well as health teaching by a qualified Public Health Nurse. This is by appointment only. | |
| Planned Parenthood Clinic | (609) 585-4747 |
| The Hamilton Center is located at 941 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Suite 5. Day and evening hours vary. For birth control counseling, pregnancy testing and contraceptive supplies to all ages. | |
| Pneumonia Vaccine | (609) 890-3884 |
Pneumonia Vaccine is available all year for everyone 65 years of age
or older or persons of all ages who have chronic illnesses including diabetes,
cardiac, or lung conditions. Please call (609) 890-3884 to schedule
an appointment. |
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| Pneumonia Clinic | (609) 890-3884 |
Scheduled during the fall to coincide with the Flu Vaccine clinics. The clinics are held at the Flu Clinic sites and the Hamilton Township Division of Health at 2100 Greenwood Avenue (next to the Municipal Building).
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| Rabies Vaccination Clinic | (609) 890-3825 |
| Free rabies immunizations are offered for your dog or cat. Rabies Clinics are offered once a month during the months of May and September between the hours of 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The specific dates will be announced on the Website and in the newspaper. All clinics will be held at the McManimon Building, 320 Scully Ave., Hamilton,N.J. Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed. For more information
please call (609) 890-3825 . RABIES IMMUNIZATION CLINIC SCHEDULE September 19, 2007 5-7 pm
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| Radon Testing Kits | (609) 890-3820 |
| Radon testing kits can be obtained for $20.00 through this office. All tests are performed by radiation data.
DEFINITION: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils everywhere, and it is the single greatest environmental health hazard. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer and may be responsible for as many as 500 deaths a year in New Jersey. This invisible, odorless gas can enter your home and build up to hazardous levels, but it cannot be detected by human senses-only by a special test. The good news is that tests are simple and inexpensive, and radon problems can be fixed !! Don't ignore this health hazard. REASONS TO TEST FOR RADON:
Take time to test. Protect yourself and your family. FACTS HOMEOWNERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RADON
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| Senior Services | (609) 890-3686 |
| Health Screenings are performed once a month at the Senior Center located at 409 Cypress Lane. The screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol testing. Call (609) 890-3686 for more information. | |
| Sexually Transmitted Disease | (609) 890-3647 |
| Free and confidential counseling, testing, and/or treatment at the Hamilton Township Division of Health located at 2100 Greenwood Avenue (next to the Municipal Building). The clinics are held every Monday and Thursday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. For further information and questions, please call (609) 890-3647 or (609) 890-3884. | |
| Vision and Hearing Testing | (609) 890-3838 |
| This is a free screening service offered by the Division of Health. This screening will determine if further evaluation is needed. This screening is available for all ages. Please call (609) 890-3838 for an appointment. | |
| Vital Statistics | (609) 890-3826 |
| This section records all marriages, births and deaths which occur in Hamilton. The responsibilities of this section include: handling certified copies, burial permits, marriage applications and the issuing of marriage licenses on the basis of the application. | |
| WIC Program | (609) 989-3636,
ext. 102 |
| This program is a supplemental feeding program for pregnant women and children 0 to 5 years of age based on income eligibility standards. Nutritional assessment and teaching are also provided. | |
