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September 27, 2023

FOOD DRIVE to benefit the Military Support Alliance Food Warriors Program

Food Drop Off Locations: Ocean County Parks and Recreation Administration Building Ocean County Department of Corrections Ocean County Clerk Offices in Toms River and the Southern […]
September 26, 2023
Childs Diarrhea Might Be Caused by a Germ Called Shigella

Did You Know Your Child’s Diarrhea Might Be Caused by a Germ Called Shigella

September 19, 2023
6 common illnesses in kids

6 COMMON ILLNESSES CHILDREN CAN BE PRONE TO THIS FALL & WINTER

OCHD PROVIDES TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS     1. RSV Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common viral respiratory infection that, in children less […]
September 18, 2023
Drugs 101 Ocean County Library

DRUGS 101: DRUG TRENDS FOR OCEAN COUNTY PARENTS

According to the New Jersey Department of Health, Ocean County has lost 128 individuals to suspected overdose from 01/01/2023 through 09/16/2023. State & local public health […]
September 7, 2023
Alcohol and Dug Recovery Month

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL ALCOHOL & DRUG RECOVERY MONTH

September marks National Recovery Month The theme, “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” emphasizes that recovery is possible for everyone. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made […]
September 6, 2023
childhood-cancer

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

LEARN MORE ABOUT TYPES & TREATMENTS In the United States in 2023, an estimated 9,910 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed among children from birth […]
September 5, 2023
Hurricane Season 2023

OCEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO BE PREPARED FOR WEATHER EVENTS: PEAK OF HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE.

As the tropics heat up and a small parade of tropical storms and hurricanes march toward the United States, it’s time to establish a plan and […]
August 30, 2023
Back to School

SLOW DOWN: BACK TO SCHOOL MEANS SHARING THE ROAD!

School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, and anxious […]
August 28, 2023
Youth Mental Wellness

PROTECT YOUR CHILDS MENTAL HEALTH THIS NEW SCHOOL YEAR

The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can […]