Borough of Elmwood Park, NJ :: Borough of Elmwood Park, New Jersey :: Bergen County, NJ

Public Health > Health Services & Programs

NJ Medicare B New, “Wellness Program” Benefit information:

* For Medicare B individuals enrolled for over 12 months.
* Free and reduced cost medical exams and certain tests are available through some physicians.
* Information brochures are available in Health Department office.

Elmwood Park Child Health Conference Clinic Dates:

November 3rd, morning
November 7th, evening
* Free Immunizations for children up to age 18.
* For those without medical insurance,
* waiting for Family Care insurance,
* Or if your medical insurance does not cover immunizations.
* By Appointment 201-996-2038
* Held at the Elmwood Park Municipal Building

Adult Flu vaccination clinics for seasonal influenza

October 18th, 9 AM to 10:30 AM
November 1st, 7 AM to 9:30 AM
* Walk in - Elmwood Park Municipal Building
* Free with proof of Medicare B or $25.
* Free Tetanus vaccines are available through the Elmwood Park Health Clinic by appointment. Please call the Health Department office, 201-796-1457, x 604.

SMAC Low Cost Blood Test for adults 18 years and older

* November 1st by appointment 7 AM to 9:30 AM
* Cost is $30. Prostate blood test (PSA) for men is $35. additional
* In person registration begins on October 11th at Health Department

Influenza Immunization Clinic ~ Seasonal Flu Shots

When: September 29th, Thursday
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Where: Elmwood Park Municipal Building
Cost: Free for those with proof of Medicare Card Part B. Must bring your card with you the day of the clinic please. $25.00 for adults without Medicare B.
Who: All adults 18 years and older
How: Walk in. Pre registration is not required.

Low Cost Blood Test, SMAC

When: November 1st, Tuesday
Time: By appointment 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Where: Elmwood Park Municipal Building, Court Room
Cost: $30. PSA is an additional $35. for men if requested.
Who: All adults over the age of 18 years old
How : Pre registration and payment is required.
Registration : Begins on October 11th. The Health Department is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily.

For further information,contact the Elmwood Park Health Department, (201) 796-1457, X-604.

Adult Health Consultation

Blood pressure and health consultation on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Elmwood Park Municipal Building, 182 Market Street. For further information, please call 201-996-2038. Services provided by the Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) of Hackensack University Medical Center in conjunction with the Elmwood Park Health Department.

Child Health Conference

Vaccines are provided for school age children and Well Baby Visits on the first Monday of each month, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and the first Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, at the Elmwood Park Health Department, 182 Market Street. To make an appointment or for further information, please call 201-996-2038. Services provided by the Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) of Hackensack University Medical Center in conjunction with the Elmwood Park Health Department.

Influenza Immunization Clinic

The Elmwood Park Health Department conducts its annual immunization clinic for influenza in the fall. Pre-registration is required. All programs will be held in the Municipal Building. There is a charge of $20 for the flu vaccine. Medicare Part B participants must bring their Medicare I.D. cards to register. Any questions, please call the Health Department at 201-796-1072.

SMAC 23 Blood Screening

The Elmwood Park Health Department conducs its SMAC 23 Blood Screening in the fall. The test will check such factors as cholesterol, triglycerides, complete blood count and blood sugar. The screening also includes high and low density lipids (blood fats), an important heart risk factor. The fee for this test is $25. Optional for men only is the prostate (PSA) for an additional $35.

Advance registration and payment is required. Upon registration, all participants must provide the full name and address of their personal physician. The Elmwood Park Health Department urges those between the ages of 18 to 55 to participate in this screening. For additional information, please contact the Health Department at 201-796-1072.

Other Health Department Activities

Maintenance of vital statistics, records, and Registrar services
- Birth, marriage and death certificates, burial permits, marriage licenses
Dog and cat licensing (January every year)
Stray animal control including kennel facilities (Bergen County Shelter)
Rabies immunization clinics for dogs and cats (May of each year)
Communicable disease investigation
Illness outbreak investigation
Childhood immunizations and well childcare services (by appointment)
- Polio, measles, mumps, rubella, diptheria, pertussis, tetanus, hoemophilus influenza B, hepatitis B, varicella
Older adult immunizations (by appointment in the fall)
- Influenza and pneumonia
Adult health counseling (3rd Tuesdays, 9am-11am)
- Blood pressure screening, nutrition information
Tuberculosis control
- Testing, contact investigation
Environmental lead investigations
Cancer counseling services
- Cervical, breast, prostate, skin
Hypertension screening and counseling services
Diabetes and cholesterol screening
SMAC blood test (low cost) (spring & fall)
Audits of school immunization records
Health promotion/education services
- Poison and injury prevention, alcohol and drug abuse, tobacco use and prevention, nutrition, AIDS, disease prevention, public events
Inspections of campgrounds
Inspections of youth camps
Inspections of restaurants, cafeterias and food markets
Inspections of pet shops
Inspection of beauty salons, nail salons, and barber shops
Enforcement of housing codes concerning heat and hot water
Septic system construction regulatory responsibility
Individual well construction regulatory responsibility
Occupational health reports investigations
Enforcement of public health nuisance and environmental protection codes
- Control of vermin, noxious weeds, animal nuisances, solid waste, water pollution, air pollution, noise, hazardous materials and hazardous waste
Community health planning
Bioterrorism and all hazards preparedness, planning and response
Blood-borne pathogen program and annual training in public workplaces affected by regulations