Inter-local
Health Consultation Programs (HCPs) are free programs offered to our contracting towns where a nurse will meet with individual adult residents to confidentially discuss health issues/concerns along with preventative measures for better health. A health history along with blood pressure measurement, and height/weight measurements are performed during the meeting. Referrals to Bergen County as well as outside resources are available. Individualized counseling, education and follow up is conducted.
We are constantly working to improve our services, diminish our language barriers and conduct surveys. Please visit your local municipal building or local health department for more information.
New Jersey law (N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.1)
New Jersey law (N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.1) requires any child attending private or public learning facilities to recieve certain disease preventing immunizations. The Public Health Nurses of Bergen County perform Immunization Audits for contracting towns to be certain the law is enforced.
Whenever immunization deficiencies are noted, the parents/guardians are referredback to their private physician in order to recieve up to date immunizations. If uninsured, the parents/guardians can be referred to a site where FREE Vaccines are available for eligible residents.
Zoo Camp
Up to date health and immunization records are required to attend the BergenCounty Zoo Camp at Van Saun Park, Paramus.
It is the responsibility of the Interlocal Division Nurses, Bergen County Department ofHealth Services to be certain that all children attending Zoo Camp have the requiredmedical documentation in order to attend
Counselors are educated regarding any medical issues that may be concern duringthe weekly camps. The trainings include but are not limited to:
- Epinephrine Administration
- Basic First Aid
- What to do if a camper or employee has a seizure
- What to do if a camper or employee has an allergic reaction
Contact Us
Maria Colasante, RN, BSN
Inter-Local Service Coordinator
Bergen County Department of Health Services
One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: 201-634-2600 • Fax: 201-336-6086