The central source of health-related information and public health services in Rockland is:
ROCKLAND COUNTY DEPT. OF HEALTH 364-2500
Pomona Health Center, Bldg. D
Sanatorium Rd., Pomona 10970
Commissioner of Health: Dr. Martin Thalenberg
The Health Dept. provides a printed 354-0200 list of health services available at the Pomona site.
Physically Handicapped Children's Program x2622
Financial assistance for care up to 21 years.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic x2518 (4:30-6:30)
T & Th, General Information x2516; Walk-in, free diagnosis and treatment, AIDS Counseling & Testing, Bldg. A
General Medical Clinic x2518 (for persons over 18)
Diagnosis and treatment. Fee based on ability to pay.
Women's Health Services x2531
Provides birth control methods, breast exams, Pap smear, infertility counseling. Fee based on ability to pay. (See more complete description below.)
Immunization Clinic x2520
Free immunizations. Bldg. A., Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Appointment only.
Foreign Travel Clinic x2513
Immunizations as needed.
Well Baby Clinics x2520
Free, birth to 5 years.
Prenatal Clinic x2516
Comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care including physical and laboratory examinations.
Dental Clinic x2865
For 3-15 years. Fee based on ability to pay. Appointment only.
Public Health Guides work in assigned areas to help families develop an understanding of the need for good health practices and preventive health care by improving their health knowledge, attitudes and actions. Assistance is provided in obtaining needed services.
HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL 947-3000
Rt. 9W, W. Haverstraw 10993
Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care and treatment for children and adults with physical abilities or chronic disabling diseases. Specialties include: stroke (CVA), head injury, spinal cord, orthopedic surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis, eplilepsy, amputee, arthritis, bone metabolism/osteoporosis, neurology, pediatrics, muscular dystrophy, urology, and day hospital.
NYACK HOSPITAL 348-2000
N. Midland Ave., Nyack 10960
A full range of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, diagnostic and emergency services; hospice program. Recovery Center offers comprehensive program of care of alcoholism and other drug addictions, consultation, interventions, individualized care for detoxification and rehabilitation, family programs and continuing care.
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL 368-5000
255 Lafayette Ave., Suffern 10901
Comprehensive medical center including coronary care; emergency services; hemodialysis; home health care; intensive care; medical/surgical services; physical and occupational therapy, speech, language and hearing services; obstetrics/gynecology; pediatrics; psychiatric and substance abuse inpatient and outpatient services; radiology; radiation oncology; social work services; blood bank. (Maintains Frawley Clinic)
NYACK HOSPITAL HEALTH CARE CENTER OF NORTH ROCKLAND 429-5200
210 Rte. 9W, Haverstraw 10927
Director: Thomas Birch, MD
Open 12 hours a day and provides a walk-in clinic (primaryhealth care), preventive health services (exams, immunizations, x-rays, etc.), confidential pregnancy testing andtreatment of sexually transmitted diseases for teenagers. Gynecological care available by appointment.
WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES 364-2531
Rockland County Health Dept.
Bldg. A, Sanatorium Rd., Pomona 10970
Service provides physical exams including pelvic exams, pap tests, breast exams, methods of birth control, pregnancy tests with options counseling and referrals, testing and treatment for vaginal infections and sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and help with menstrual problems.
PRENATAL CLINIC 364-2516
Rockland County Health Dept.
Bldg. D, Sanatorium Rd., Pomona 10970
Clinic provide comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care including all necessary physical examinations and lab tests, as well as nutrition counseling and access to WIC nutrition programs.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (VD) CLINIC 364- 2516
Rockland County Health Dept.
Bldg. A, Sanatorium Rd., Pomona 10970
Clinic provides free tests, counseling and diagnosis. Walk-in clinics on Tuesday and Thursday, HIV counseling and testing is also available during clinic hours.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD 358-1145
Information Line 1-800-248-7797
719 West Nyack Rd., W. Nyack 10994 358-2155
Contact: Sandy Gitlin
Office open 9-4:30, M-W; until 7:30, Tues. and Thurs; 8:30-4, Fri.; two Sat./month.
Pregnancy testing, counseling and information on sexuality, contraceptive counseling and treatment, routine gynelogical care, sexually transmitted disease screening, counseling and referral for women only. Free and confidential HIV testing for men and women.
Haverstraw satellite: 942-2808 M-T-F 9-12; W & Th 9-5. Call for appointment.
ROCKLAND PREGNANCY COUNSELING CENTER 353-1875
15 Virginia Avenue, Suite 4, West Nyack 10994
Executive Director: Karen Mapes
Services provide free and confidential counseling for women, families and friends who need crisis pregnancy help, pregnanccy testing, housing assistance, baby clothing and furniture; referrals.
BIRTHRIGHT OF ROCKLAND COUNTY 623-9098
257 South Middletown Rd., Box 306, Nanuet 10954
Contact: Maureen Venoit
Program provides confidential and free crisis pregnancy help, free pregnancy testing, and ongoing supportive in addition to referrals. No fees. Hours: 9:30-12:30 pm M-F; 7:30-9:30 pm M,W, Th, or by appointment.
LA LECHE LEAGUE 357-5702
15 W. Maple Ave., Suffern 10901
Program provides information and encouragement to young mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies. Telephone counseling.
PRE-NATAL CLINIC 348-2550
Nyack Hospital, N. Midland Ave., Nyack 10960
Provides comprehensive pre- and post-natal care, including family planning information M-T-W-F from 8:30 am. Call for appointment. Fees based on ability to pay; no charge for Medicaid cardholders.
WIC PROGRAM 364-2577
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children under 5
Rockland County Health Dept. This free, federally funded, health and nutrition program for women who are pregnant or nursing, and children under the age of five. Participants qualify on the basis of financial, medical, or nutritional need.
CARDINAL COOKE RESIDENCE 356-0517
22 Linden St., Spring Valley 10977
Contact: Jeannine Gelhaus
Shelter for pregant women. Program provides case management, crisis counseling, employment assistance, group and family counseling, as well as welfare advocacy.
STEPS TO SUCCESS/DSS 364-3376
Rockland County Health Dept.
Developed in cooperation with East Ramapo School District to help pregnant and parenting adolescents overcome barriers to achieving educational and vocational goals.
TEEN AGE SERVICES ACT PROGRAM (TASA)/DSS 364-3379
Contact: Camille Bush
Coordinates a full range of social and community services to pregnant adolescents and parents under 18 who are receiving or have applied for public assistance. Also assists participants to remain in school and/or attend vocational training programs.
CHAP (Child/Teen Health Plan) DSS 364-3482 x3482
This federally funded, income eligible program provides regular medical and dental screening of children, from birth to 21 years, to assure fewer future health problems.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Contact: School social worker
This nutrition program for school-age children provides free or reduced price school meals. Federally funded income eligibility.
MEDICAID provides federal assistance to families where income is insufficient to meet medical costs. Eligibility is based on ratio of medical costs to income. 354-0200
Rockland-Bergen Chapter
0-108 29th Street, Fairlawn, NJ
Lupus Erythematosus Foundation of Orange and Rockland, Inc.354-0372
Overeaters Anonymous 356-5599
Rockland Association for the Hearing Impaired 354-6209
Rockland County Association for the Visually Impaired574-4940
Director: Ruth Wein
T.O.U.C.H. (Together Our Unity Can Heal) 353-4740
P.O. Box 692, Nyack 10960
Peer support for those infected with the HIV virus and their care partners and families. Young people welcome.
THE LOFT (The Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, Inc.) (Helpline) 948-4922
255 Grove St., P.O. Box 1513, White Plains 10602
Helpline is answered nightly. It is not a 24-hour helpline, however, messages can be left on the answering machine. Program: Open Doors - a program for Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual young people, ages 16-21, Monday nights 6-7:30 p.m.
TRUST 634-6677
CANDLE Office
Contact: Eileen Browning
Contact: John Sheeran 876-8266
A confidential social and educational group for teenagers who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, gay friendly or confused.
ARCS (AIDS Related Community Services) 356-0570
238 North Main St., Spring Valley 10977
Contact: Maxine Fellow
Direct care provided to persons with HIV/AIDS and their family and significant others.