The principal cause of skin cancer is almost universally accepted by medical experts to be overexposure to sunlight, especially when it results in sunburn and blistering. When in the sun, wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible. Choose long-sleeved shirts and long pants. The health centers provide individual and private health assessment and consultation of the physiological, social, and psychological well-being of adults. Health consultation focuses on blood pressure and pulse monitoring, changes in weight, ability to perform activities of daily living, medication regime, availability of financial resources, and ongoing medical supervision.
Health education is given in relation to the needs of each client.
Individuals are referred to their physicians for specific health conditions. The nurse will follow up on all clients who have a health problem. The health centers are open to ALL community residents. Well baby care is available to infants and preschool children free of charge at the Child Health Conference held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Montvale Train Station. A physician and public health nurses provide physical examinations, immunizations, screenings for vision, hearing, anemia, and lead levels as well as consultations about growth and development.