ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP HEALTH SERVICES

The focus of the Rockaway Township Health Department is disease prevention and education towards maintaining or adopting healthy behaviors.  To this end, a comprehensive schedule of health services and educational programs is offered to the residents of Rockaway Township.

Mayor Louis S. Sceusi                                               

Diane Trocchio, MS, APRN, BC, HO 
Director of Health & Welfare                                                   Prevent   Promote    Protect

Catherine Farrell, MS, CHES                         Phone:  (973) 983-2848/2849
Director of Health Education                         Website: www.RockawayTownship.org

2010 CALENDAR

TBD – Specific dates for clinics that are marked TBD (to be determined) on the schedule will be advertised in local newspapers, by flyers, posters, and on Cablevision of Morris on Channel 21.  All clinic dates are subject to change.  See back for program descriptions.

 Listed below is a description of programs being offered by the Township’s Health Department:

 The focus of the Rockaway Township Health Department is disease prevention and education towards maintaining or adopting healthy behaviors.  To this end, a comprehensive schedule of health services and educational programs is offered to our residents. 

Male Cancer Screening – This program includes a testicular, prostate, rectal and breast exam performed by a physician.  PSA blood testing is also provided (offered Spring and Fall).

Female Cancer Screening – This program includes a pap test, breast, pelvic, and rectal exam performed by a physician.  Assistance is provided with obtaining mammography appointments at a local hospital as per recommended screening guidelines (offered Spring and Fall).

Blood Screening – This adult health screening includes blood tests targeting diabetes and heart disease (fasting blood sugar, CBC, lipoprotein profile), blood pressure measurement and discussion of risk factors for various health problems and ways to promote wellness.

Blood Pressure Program –These monthly screenings are conducted by our public health nurses who perform blood pressure measurement, discuss risk factors and provide health promotion information. Screenings are held at the municipal building between 11:00 and 11:30 A.M.  The nurses are also available by appointment.

Child Health Conference – Routine well child healthcare is provided to eligible children. This program includes physical examinations, laboratory tests (including blood lead testing), and immunizations for children without health insurance or with insurance that does not cover the cost of immunizations.

Flu/Pneumonia Clinic – Flu and/or pneumonia vaccination is provided to interested senior citizens and other high risk individuals.

Health Education Programs – Our Director of Health Education, Catherine Farrell, is available to present health related programs and to provide information on a variety of topics, such as:

For information, appointments, and clinic locations, please contact the Health Department at (973) 983-2848 or 983-2849.  For health related questions or concerns, our Public Health Nurses, Janet Hess, BSN, RN and Susan Sooy, RN, BSN are available to provide assistance.  They also coordinate the above screening programs and clinics and will be present to address your health concerns, provide appropriate information and assist with follow up, if needed.  There is a nominal fee for most of our clinic programs.  However, no one will be denied services due to inability to pay.