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 […]
October 4, 2019
Wear Something Pink or Blue on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 (Toms River) – For the last 18 years, the Ocean County Health Department selects a […]
September 26, 2019
OCHD Joins Nationwide Investigation into Recent Outbreak of Severe Lung Injury Associated with Vaping Products (Toms River) – The number of lung injuries associated […]
September 11, 2019
OCHD OFFERING MORE THAN 60 CLINICS FOR RESIDENTS (Toms River) – Coming off of one of the worst flu seasons in decades, the Ocean County […]
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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