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29, 2003
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THE ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF HEALTH PROVIDES HEALTH CENTERS OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY RESIDENTS The Elmwood Park Board of Health announces health services available to Elmwood Park residents. The services will be performed by the professional staff of the Health Awareness Regional Program (HARP) of Hackensack University Medical Center. The Adult Health Center in Elmwood Park will be held in the Municipal Building, 182 Market Street, on the third Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Child Health Conference is held in the Municipal Building the first Thursday of the month in the morning and the second Monday of the month in the evening. To make an appointment for the Child Health Conference or to receive additional information, please call HARP at 201-996-2038. The Adult Health Center provides individual and private health assessment and consultation of the physiological, social, and psychological well-being. Health consultation focuses on blood pressure and pulse monitoring, changes in weight, ability to perform activities of daily living, medication regime, availability of financial resources, and ongoing medical supervision. Health education is given in relation to all needs of each client. Individuals are referred to their physician for specific health conditions. The nurse will follow up on all clients who have a health problem. No appointment is necessary. Well baby care is available to infants and preschool children free of charge at the Child Health Conference at the Elmwood Park Municipal Building, 182 Market Street. A physician and a public health nurse provide physical examinations, immunizations, and screening for vision, hearing, anemia and lead levels as well as consultations about growth and development. |
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