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About FSCS Health Center

Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

The FSCS Team works together to optimize and integrate Community Health Care in our school-based health centers in order to service kindergarten through high school students by providing medical, dental, optical, mental health, nutrition, and wellness services.

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Denise Hajjar
Founder & CEO of Health n' Wellness

Denise is passionate about the holistic perspective of development for each child. She believes education is half of the equation in order for children to develop intellectually, emotionally, and physically and achieve their hopes and aspirations. She feels extremely privileged to collaborate with the Board of Educations and to be working with such amazing children and families. 

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Treatment Coordinators

Our treatment coordinators work within each school to ensure families are well taken care of. They schedule appointments, help with the application process, liaise with insurance companies and NJ Cares, and are available to help support you and your child through all challenges. We encourage you to visit your school's health center and meet your local treatment coordinator.

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Pediatric Health

Your child can see the pediatrician for regular checkups, vaccinations, sick visits, and more. We take great care to provide the highest quality service, taking into consideration the needs of the individual.

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Mental Health

The FSCS Health clinic benefits all the families who attend our schools. The Health Clinic offers all students receiving Behavioral Health Services to receive services while they are in the school setting, hence benefiting families with their work schedules and time restraints.

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Operations Manager

As an operations manager of a school-based healthcare program, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the program. This includes managing and supervising staff of Treatment Coordinators in order to comply with regulations and  offer assistance and support. My role is crucial in ensuring that our program runs smoothly and efficiently, providing essential quality healthcare services to students in need.

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Dental Services

Our school-based health care program offers comprehensive dental services to students. Our team of experienced dental professionals provides routine check-ups, cleanings, and preventative care to ensure optimal oral health for all students

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Eye Care

FSCS offers comprehensive eye care services to ensure students have the best possible vision for academic success. Our team of experienced professionals provides regular check-ups, vision screenings, and treatment for common eye conditions. Trust us to take care of your child's eye health needs.

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Sandra DeRose
Social Media Manager

Sandy is a retired English teacher (high school and College) for thirty years. In the course of her profession, she has advised, taught, and monitored both the hard copy and online versions of the school’s newspaper and literary magazine. She has always felt comfortable working within the education system and therefore feels privileged to join the Full Service Community School Health Center, aiding its social media. She enjoys working with the treatment coordinators, and feels privileged to help spread the word and services of the FSCS.

 

Send all comments / questions: sandrahealthnwellness@gmail.com

Health N Wellness Services, LLC's mission is to optimize and integrate Community Health Care in our school-based health centers in order to service k through high school students by providing medical, dental, optical, mental health care, nutrition, and wellness services.  We recognize and celebrate cultural diversity and customize and tailor our programs to meet the needs of our families by providing community outreach and health-related educational workshops for both students and families.  We believe education plus health care is the key to brighter futures and attainable successes.

The Board of Education Comprehensive School-Based Health Centers are Pediatric Health Clinics providing children access to quality care inside their school.

 

At our Full-Service Community School Health Centers, our clinic provides the following services:

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  • Pediatric Doctor/ NP (Nurse Practitioner) scheduled appointments for sick, well-care, and preventative services

  • Dental Care

  • Vision Care Both screening, exam, and eyeglasses

  • Nutrition Education and Parents/Guardian workshops

  • Behavioral Health Counseling and Social Work Support for students and families

  • Audiology Screenings

 

Our goal is to help each and every child in our school community so please reach out to us whether your child has insurance or not.

 

Visit the NJ Family Care website to apply for insurance if you lack coverage to see if you qualify. Should you have any questions regarding the NJ Family Care application process or to enroll your child(ren), please contact the Treatment Coordinator at your school by clicking on the “Contact Us” icon above.

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Passaic County, New Jersey, USA

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