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April 18, 2023
National Youth Sports

KEEP YOUR CHILDREN IN THE GAME! APRIL IS NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

Having children participate in sports is an important part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Unfortunately, sports injuries can, and do, occur. According to the Centers […]
April 12, 2023
Wildfires be prepared

IMPORTANT HEALTH TIPS & WAYS TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRES.

RECENT WILDFIRES IN MANCHESTER REMIND US TO BE PREPARED.   Stay aware of the latest news and updates from your local media and fire department. Get […]
April 11, 2023

OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FREE CLINIC SERVICES NOW OFFERED AT LAKEWOOD OFFICE

The OCHD has expanded its STI CLINIC SERVICES with clinics now being held at our Lakewood office on Wednesday afternoons.
April 6, 2023
Covid-Boosters-Bivalent

Learn More About the BIVALENT Booster

COVID VACCINES HAVE CHANGED SO MUCH SINCE THEY WERE FIRST INTRODUCED. What is a BIVALENT Booster? The virus that causes COVID-19 changes over time. Keep your […]
April 4, 2023
April-Autism-awareness-month

APRIL IS NATIONAL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH.

National Autism Acceptance Month is sponsored by The Autism Society and represents an excellent opportunity to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance and to draw attention to […]
April 3, 2023
National-Public-Health-Week-2023

NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK IS HERE! APRIL 3-9, 2023

National Public Health Week 2023 is a United States health awareness event backed by the American Public Health Association (APHA). It is observed during the first […]
March 29, 2023
spring-fling 2023

DUE TO THE THREAT OF RAIN ON SATURDAY, THE SPRING FLING HAS BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, APRIL 2 FROM 1PM-4PM.

The Preview below is just a few of the wonderful cats & dogs we will have available for adoption. Meet Cabbage, Bella, Russell & Buddy – […]
March 27, 2023
Homebound

OCHD GEARING UP FOR NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK IN APRIL

On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 the Ocean County Board of Health acknowledged Ocean County Health Department employees who assisted in its administering of COVID-19 and flu […]
March 21, 2023
covid-19-update-

OCHD COVID UPDATE

Effective April 1, 2023, please be advised that the Ocean County Health Department will no longer distribute and post the weekly COVID case updates on the […]