Mission Statement
"In partnership with our community, we are committed to serving as a leader to promote healthy lifestyles, ensure a clean and safe environment, and provide high-quality public health services to protect our present and future generations".
Guiding Principles:
- To assess public health priorities of the community through comprehensive health planning;
- To inform and educate our community about public health issues and concerns;
- To empower individuals to take responsibility for their health and wellness and that of their communities;
- To utilize a systemic, team approach to effectively solve problems and achieve our mission; and;
- To promote a work environment which continually strives to incorporate our agency’s values.
Values:
- Integrity
- Diversity
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Respect
- Equality
- Compassion
- Innovation
- Cultural Competence
News Articles
November 1, 2018
The Ocean County Health Department wishes to remind residents of some appropriate precautions given the recent confirmation of measles diagnosis in Lakewood. Prior to the availability […]
November 13, 2019
(Toms River) – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) has something special to celebrate for National Diabetes Month. The agency is working hard to gain […]
October 24, 2019
Don’t Be Spooked by these Important Tips Parents Should Keep in Mind (Toms River) – Ok, so Halloween snuck up on you this year […]
October 21, 2019
Dress Up Your Pet for the Halloween Costume Parade at the So. Ocean County Animal Facility (Manahawkin) – It’s been a tradition for […]
Services
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
- Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
- Municipal Alliances
- Prescription Drop-Off Boxes
- Animal Facilities
- Pet of the Week
- Chronic Disease Screening Services
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
- Chronic Disease Health Education Programs
- Community Health Assessment and Planning
- Community Health Improvement Plan
- Annual Report
- Health Education
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Planning
- Consumer Health
- Environmental Health
- Restaurant Inspections
- Water Results/ Beach Closures
- Communicable Disease
- Clinic Services
- Flu FAQs
- Flu and Pneumonia Vaccination Schedule
- School Immunization Information for Parents
- Child Development Services
- Childhood Blood Lead Exposure Prevention
- Dental Coordination
- Women, Infants, and Children - WIC
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Pre-School and School-Age Immunization Information
Restaurant Inspections
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