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General Information

Health Officer: Ronald Cash, MPA, MPP

Clinical Services:

The provisions of primary care health services such as; pediatric, ob-gyn, adult health, TB, STD, substance abuse services; and all maternal and child health services.  For more information please contact this office at:

City Hall
Health Department
1301 Bacharach Blvd., 4th floor
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
(609)347-6876


HIV Prevention Services:

Atlantic City provides HIV counseling and testing services as well as case management and risk reduction classes.  HIV testing is available in Atlantic City free of charge five days a week.  The HIV rapid test is utilized which gives a test result in 20 minutes.  An oral swab is used and the test is non-invasive.  These services are located at 1325 Baltic Avenue in Atlantic City.

    Outreach testing is provided at various locations in Atlantic City by the Dr. James Hicks Health Mobile.  The rapid test if offered on the Health Mobile which is available for screenings to community and civic groups, churches, etc.

    In addition to testing, prevention case management or counseling is offered to African-American women and persons who are HIV positive.  These services are offered in city hall by certified case managers.  Also risk reduction classes are offered at the city’s Police Athletic League building.

    Educational presentations on HIV/AIDS are given upon request to community groups, civic associations, and professional groups.  Pamphlets and literature are available to individuals or groups by contacting the office at:

City Hall
HIV Prevention Services
1301 Bacharach Blvd., 4th floor
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
(609)347-6457
                                                    

WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children):

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children.  WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, health care referrals and breastfeeding support at no cost.

You May qualify for WIC benefits if you are:
  • Pregnant (or recently pregnant)
  • A Breastfeeding Mother (up to 1 year)
  • An Infant or Child under 5 years old
  • And you have a nutritional need
  • And you meet the income guidelines, even if you work, or you receive Disability, Social Security, Food Stamps, Medicaid or TANF.

WIC Benefits Package:
  • Nutrition assessment and education for you and your children.
  • Nutritious foods at no cost.
  • Referrals for health care.
  • Breastfeeding education and support.
  • Immunization screening.

WIC Foods include:
  • Milk
  • Juice
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Dried Beans or Peas
  • Cereal
  • Peanut Butter
  • Infant Cereal
  • Infant Formula
  • *Carrots
  • *Tuna
*for exclusively breastfeeding women
WIC foods provide protein, iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C.

For more information please contact us at:

City Hall
WIC
1301 Bacharach Blvd, Rm. 126
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
(609)347-5656

Click Here for NJ State WIC Program information:
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