April   2009 

Women, Infants and Children’s Nutrition Program (W IC) - Monday –Friday 8:30am -4:30 pm. Evening hours are available Monday and Wednesdays. Checks/vouchers for nutritious foods and infant formula, breastfeeding and nutritional counseling provided to enrollees of the program. The Nutritionists conduct individualized counseling with program parents. Every month a specific topic concerning nutrition is taught to parents concerning the healthy development of the child and family receiving nutritional supplementation by the staff dietician. The Nutritionists themes for teaching this month are “Reading Food Labels” “Fast Foods” and “Picky Eaters”. Families will observe models and be given “take home” learning tools for each topic. Call for information or to determine eligibility at 973-395-8960 Ms. Monica Coombs, Registered Dietician, WIC Coordinator

 Child and Adult Care  Food   Program (CACFP) - Providing children with nutritious meals who attend daycares, preschools and after-school programs throughout East Orange, Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Irvington, Newark, Bloomfield, Belleville, Montclair ). The meal menus are approved by the State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture. To become a program participant please call. Mandatory training sessions are now being conducted by this division, for Site Directors Food Program Monitors, Site Supervisors Food Handlers for the “Summer Food Program” and staff. For additional information about this program or to register your facility / school for this program, call Mrs. Renee Muhammad, Program Director at 973-266-5405, Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

 Environmental Health Services  - Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This division conducts health inspections and enforces mandated health codes, tobacco and nuisance investigations, as well as citation of relevant violations. They are also responsible for monitoring animal control regulations and violations, rodent control projects and seasonal activities which include pool inspections (June to September), rabies clinics (June and September ). Additional information about division services can be obtained from Mr. Frank Habeggar, Chief Registered Environmentalist Health Specialist at 973-266-5109.

 Vital Statistics-   Birth, death and marriage certificates and licenses Monday –Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A special note from the Registrar: “Marriage, civil union and domestic partnership applications are being processed according to the rule change that either applicant can be a resident of the city of East Orange. The current application fee is $28.00. A pamphlet entitled “Entering into a Marriage or Civil Union in New Jersey “is available in the Registrar’s office. Inquiries and information may be directed to; Ms. Cynthia Moore, Certified Municipal Registrar, at 973-266-5450.

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 Nursing- Monday – Friday, 8:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The following clinical services are available to East Orange residents; Child Health Conferences (Well Baby Clinic) Immunizations/Sexually Transmitted Disease, Tuberculosis and Senior Health. Monday –Friday, 8:30 am- 4:30 pm. Call for the current schedule. Promotion of community “breast and prostate health “continues with community outreach and screenings ” that are conducted in collaboration with the S.A.V. E. Program of University of Medicine and Dentistry Hospital of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Mammograms are performed by appointment, at no cost to the participant (pre-registration required). The next Mammogram screening date is May 21, 2009 Call for an appointment. Free prostate screening for men is available. The next prostate clinic is tentatively scheduled for June 18, 2009, call for qualifying information or an appointment. Diabetes and blood pressure screenings are available, call for an appointment or walk-in. Please call for information or an appointment; Mrs. Sharon Bland of the Nursing Division at 973-266-5463 or Health Educator Karen Johnson-LaRussa RN, BS at 973-266-5429.

Dental- Monday –Friday; 8:30am- 4:30 pm. Clinical dental services are available to children of East Orange resident’s kindergarten to eighteen years of age. Outreach, education and screenings of school-aged children are conducted in city schools. This division participates in community outreach/education events as scheduled. To request an outreach session, information or an appointment call: 973-266-5477, Ms. Marilyn Rohmoser, D. T. of the Dental Services Division.

HIV Testing- Monday–Friday 8:30 am -4:30 pm. Counseling and testing is available to the public at large. Clinics are held in East Orange, Orange and West Orange. The Annual HIV Testing day is in June. Walk-in or for an appointment/information call Mr. Oscar Ogletree, HIV Coordinator, at 973-266-5454/5453.

 Lead Poisoning – Nursing case management and environmental inspections for children/families affected by lead poisoning. Children aged 1-6 years, may be screened for lead poisoning, at no cost, every Tuesday in January, in the Child Health Conference Clinic located in the basement. Education / Outreach sessions available upon request. This month open screening will be offered at the East Orange School Enrollment Center, located at Church of the Crossroads, 10 S. Oraton Parkway. Home inspections and related consultations are performed according to local state and federal protocols. Call for screening, general information or questions; Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, contact Ms. Marie Niasse MSN @ 973-266-5489.

 Weights and Measures- Measuring, testing and inspecting consumer products, services and trades (i.e. Grocery stores, gas stations etc.), based on weights and measures. Outreach sessions available upon request Contact Mr. Girard Lukowiak, Superintendent @ 973-677-8929 for inquiries and additional information.

 Health Education – Monthly outreach and education as recognized from the National Health Observances Calendar and by the Health Officer of East Orange. Health information is disseminated at the Health Department lobby, City Hall Rotunda, Health Department clinic lobby; and to various community groups. Additional information can be found by using the web links on the health pages or by calling: 973-266-5429 Karen Johnson-LaRussa RN, BS (During the month, check the” Health Departments” Outdoor Information Board, on 143 New St.) 

April 2009

National Public Health Week- 6th to 12 th

National Immunization Week- 25th to May 2nd

National Child Abuse Prevention Month – East Orange Health Departments ”Children’s Health and Safety Fair”-May 2, 2009 at Langston Hughes School.

National Autism Awareness Month

National STD Awareness Month

Mammogram Screening – May 21, 2009 –call now for an appointment. Prostate Screening Clinic- June 18, 2009-call now for an appointment.

 May 2009

May 2009 -Children’s Health and Safety Fair (May 2, 2009)

May 2009 –American Stroke Month

May 2009- Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

May 2009- Mental Health Month  

 “Essex County” Family magazines are available in the main and clinic lobbies of the Health Department. This publication is a monthly resource guide to various types of services for children and families residing in Essex County. Copies are available for your church, social group or organization: call 973-266-5429

 N.J. Family Care applications are available: call for information or assistance: 973-266-5463 or 5429.         

 Health Promotion  programs  are  available for church, community, employee  or social  group meetings to promote healthy living and  services offered in the “Health and Human Services” Department. Call for information or email @ the address below.