Office: 908-204-3070
After Hours: 908-766-1122
Fax: 908-204-3075
262 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ
Health Promotion
Hours
Staff
Kaitlin Cartoccio, MPH, MCHES, DRCC
Health Educator - Community Programs Coordinator
Municipal Alliance Grant Coordinator
908-204-2523
kcartoccio@bernards.org
Riya Patel
Vulnerable Populations Outreach Coordinator
908-204-3068
rpatel@bernards.org
Maria Novoa Besteiro
Public Health Nurse
908-204-2521
mnovoabesteiro@bernards.org
Health Programs & Clinics
The programs and clinics offered by the Bernards Township Health Department promote disease prevention and early detection and treatment of chronic diseases such as Obesity, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Cancer, and Diabetes. We design and conduct these health prevention programs to make them convenient and available to our residents.
Vaccines for Children: Childhood immunization program in conjunction with the NJ Vaccine for Children program. Held in various local venues each month conducted by the the Community Visiting Nurse Association. Call 908-725-9355 Ext. 0 for an appointment.
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Childhood Lead Screening: Ongoing program available at the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Association, 202 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge. Call 908-766-0180 for an appointment.
Blood Pressure Screening: Ongoing program available through the Atlantic Visiting Nurse Association. Call 908-766-0180 for locations, dates and times.
Understanding Your Blood Test Results
Radon Detection Program: The Bernards Township Health Department is pleased to announce the availability of radon detection canisters for residents of Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, Chester Borough, Long Hill Township, Mendham Borough, and Peapack and Gladstone Borough. To obtain your radon canister, please visit the Bernards Township Health Department at 262 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge during the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm while supplies available.
Skin Cancer Screening: Program held in July for early detection of skin cancer with confidential exams by a board-certified dermatologist. Check back in May/June for 2023 Skin Cancer Screening dates.
Seasonal Influenza: Clinics held in September and October providing Seasonal Flu shots.