Totowa Health Department

BOROUGH OF TOTOWA PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE DARLENE WALSH, RN

TOTOWA COMMUNITY CENTER
385 UNION BOULEVARD
TOTOWA, NJ
PHONE: 973-956-9378

The Totowa Health Department carries out the policies of the Board of Health and the New Jersey State Department of Health.
The Borough Nurse is in charge of:

Reportable Diseases
Investigation
Case surveillance/follow-up/education

Adult Immunizations
Flu
Pneumonia

Childhood Immunizations
Free immunization program. Held monthly
Appointment necessary

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Referral and State notification

Tuberculosis Control
Referral and State notification. Follow-up and testing
Annual Auditing of all pre-schools and kindergartens

Adult Health Services
SMAC blood testing-offered in spring April/May. Screening provides complete Cardiac risk profile while measuring 23 different elements found in the blood. The screening is instrumental in detecting various diseases in their early state. Fee is approximately $20. Additional testing available for PSA, Lyme, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, typing and TSH.

Health Fair (held each fall provides free screenings for)
Hearing
Vision-glaucoma
Cardiovascular disease
Dental

Blood Pressure Screenings
3rd Tuesday of each month 9-10:30 am at the Totowa Community Center

Flu/Pneumonia Clinic
Free with Medicare # for seniors or those with chronic illness. Held each fall in October/November.

Public Health Home Visits, Public Health Office Visits and Blood-borne Pathogen training.