Welcome
to the Jefferson Township School District Health Services Web Pages
School nurses are often the first and sometimes only school staff members with
knowledge of families in need of assistance. The Internet provides access to
many available resources and the nursing staff may be able to direct your search
in the right direction.
The private medical provider is the student's "medical home" and ought to be the
primary provider for medical treatment. Any other referrals should
originate from this facility or doctor.
For any and all emergency care, 9-1-1- shall be utilized to transport the
patient to the nearest emergency room.
All counties in New Jersey have Welfare and Social Service Boards. Many
municipalities have this service as well. In Jefferson, please contact the
Municipal Building at 973-697-1500.
Applications are provided to all families at the beginning of each school year.
However, if your personal circumstances change, feel free to contact the Board
Office for another application.
Local or county health departments often offer free or low cost immunization
programs. The Morris County Health Department may be reached at
973-631-5484 or www.co.morris.nj.us
Often local hospitals or low cost clinics are available for children who do not
have a private dental health care provider. Dental schools such as UMDNJ-Newark
may also offer a low cost clinic.
School nurses are often the first and sometimes only school staff members with
knowledge of families in need of assistance. The Internet provides access to
many available resources and the nursing staff may be able to direct your search
in the right direction.
The private medical provider is the student's "medical home" and ought to be the
primary provider for medical treatment. Any other referrals should
originate from this facility or doctor.
For any and all emergency care, 9-1-1- shall be utilized to transport the
patient to the nearest emergency room.
All counties in New Jersey have Welfare and Social Service Boards. Many
municipalities have this service as well. In Jefferson, please contact the
Municipal Building at 973-697-1500. 
Free or low cost health insurance may be available if you qualify. Browse:
Applications are provided to all families at the beginning of each school year.
However, if your personal circumstances change, feel free to contact the Board
Office for another application.
Local or county health departments often offer free or low cost immunization
programs. The Morris County Health Department may be reached at
973-631-5484 or 
Often local hospitals or low cost clinics are available for children who do not
have a private dental health care provider. Dental schools such as UMDNJ-Newark
may also offer a low cost clinic.