Health Promotion

Kaitlin Cartoccio, Community Program Coordinator

908-204-2523
kcartoccio@bernards.org

Cheryl Komline, MS, RD, Public Health Nutritionist

908-204-3069
ckomline@bernards.org

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.

Child Health Conference: 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 725-9355 Ext. 0  for an appointment.

Flyer in English       Flyer in Spanish

Childhood Lead Screening: Ongoing program available at the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, 202 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge. Call 766-0180 for an appointment.

Blood Pressure Screening: Ongoing program available through the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, 202 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Call 908-766-0108 for more information.

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, 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.

Seasonal Influenza: Clinics held in September and October providing Seasonal Flu shots.