Health Updates
Welcome to “Health Updates”. As I receive information from various health agencies I will share them with you on this page.
If your child seems to get a "cold", KEEP THEM HOME. This helps the spread of ALL infections. If your child has any trouble breathing you should absolutely seek prompt medical attention.
Hunterdon County Department of Health://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/health.html
2NDFLOOR Youth Help Line. The helpline:1-888-222-2228- is available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week to children and young adults ages 10-24 . The program’s slogan is: “Anything, Anytime, Anywhere,” and it is designed to provide universal, toll free, confidential telephone assistance that offers interactive, respectful helpline services with linkage to appropriate information and resources.
Health Insurance: Providing health coverage for your family today is important and, one option is NJ FAMILY CARE. NJ FamilyCare provides quality, free or low-cost health coverage for uninsured children and teens 18 and younger. To access the application for this coverage go to: www.njfamilycare.org or contact the health office.
Another option for health coverage is Bollinger. This company will provide accident insurance only during the school year. The fee is on sliding scale depending on which school sponsered plan you apply for. The company can be reached by calling (800) 526-1379 or at www.BollingerInsurance.com
Dental Clinics Near Hunterdon County: These clinics charge minimal fees and do not require dental insurance. They also accept Mediaid, 1)Plainfield Health Center, 1700-58 Myrtle Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07063, (908) 753-6401. 2) Henry J. Austin Health Center, 321 N. Warren St., Trenton, NJ 08618, (609) 278-5943. 3) Overlook Hospital Dental Center, 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit, NJ 07902m (908) 522-2901.
Here are some informative sites:
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE )
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services: http://www.state.nj.us/health
Did you know.... every Friday the staff wears denim and donates one dollar to “Dollars for Denim”? This money is collected for a fund to contribute to Franklin Township School families who need assistance. Please call the Health Office if you would like information about this fund.