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Public Health Nursing Division
The Cape May County Public Health Nursing Division provides high quality, comprehensive, cost effective health care to all residents of Cape May County, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or ability to pay.
The Nursing Division practices preventive health care by providing health education, screening for early detection of illness and early immunizations.
Our nursing staff strives to educate and empower clients, care givers and the community, enabling them to make informed health care decisions.
For early intervention referrals, call the state referral number at 888-653-4463
(all counties).
This clinic provides immunizations, education, screenings, and child development information.
Screening tests provided:
New Jersey Office of Cancer Control & Prevention
The New Jersey Office of Cancer Control and Prevention is a comprehensive source for cancer resources available in Cape May County and New Jersey as well as on a national level. Updates on events such as survivorship conferences are made on continuing bases. New developments in cancer services are lists and updated regularly.
The Nursing Division practices preventive health care by providing health education, screening for early detection of illness and early immunizations.
Our nursing staff strives to educate and empower clients, care givers and the community, enabling them to make informed health care decisions.
Programs
Special Child Health Services
This program helps families meet the needs of their children and assist in accessing community resources. Services are available to any family with a child from birth to 21 years of age who is diagnosed with or later develops a condition that can impact upon development, learning, or physical disability. These services are offered at no cost to families. Developmental Assessment
The Regional Early Intervention Collaboratives will assist you in obtaining a developmental assessment for your child and help you access services and community resources.
For early intervention referrals, call the state referral number at 888-653-4463
(all counties).
Child Health Conference (Well Baby Clinic)
This clinic provides immunizations, education, screenings, and child development information.
New Jersey Cancer Education & Early Detection Program (NJCEED)
The Cancer Education and Early Detection Program provides free cancer screening for men and women who have no health insurance coverage nor Medicare nor Medicaid, who also have some income limitations.Screening tests provided:
- Blood test for PSA and prostate exam by a urologist
- Breast exam and mammogram
- Pelvic exam and PAP test
- Stool test for colorectal cancer
New Jersey Office of Cancer Control & Prevention
The New Jersey Office of Cancer Control and Prevention is a comprehensive source for cancer resources available in Cape May County and New Jersey as well as on a national level. Updates on events such as survivorship conferences are made on continuing bases. New developments in cancer services are lists and updated regularly.
Other Nursing Services
- Adolescent/Adult Vaccines – Vaccinations available for adolescents and adults include:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV (human papillomavirus)
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal (pneumonia)
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
- Zoster (shingles)
- Call 609 465-1200 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
- Diabetes and Lipids Screening - Blood tests for sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides and Hypertension Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic - free screening, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- Tuberculosis Case Management
View clinic hours for specific services.