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May 24, 2021

BATHING SEASON IS BACK AND SO ARE THE OCHD WATER INSPECTORS! COASTAL COOPERATIVE MONITORING PROGRAM READY FOR NEW SEASON

    (Toms River) – In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic kept many swimming beaches closed or with restrictions on capacity in Ocean County. But as we […]
May 17, 2021

KEEP HUNGRY INSECTS FROM TAKING A BITE OUT OF YOUR OUTDOOR PLANS!

  Mosquitoes and ticks are always the uninvited and unwelcome guests to every outdoor party and activity you are planning this warm weather season. However, the […]
May 13, 2021

HOW IMPORTANT IS THE SECOND DOSE OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE?

OCHD Provides Answers & Offers Important Guidance On Why You Need Both Shots  Ensuring people followed through by getting fully vaccinated was a potential concern for […]
May 11, 2021

OCHD COVID-19 CLINICS SURPASS 100,000 DOSES ADMINISTERED MILESTONE

  The Milestone is Extra Special for the Public Health Community by Coinciding with National Nurses Week!   (Toms River) – On May 5, 2021, the […]
April 26, 2021

WALK-INS NOW PERMITTED AT OCHD COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC AT RWJ BARNABAS HEALTH ARENA

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will begin allowing walk-ins (no appointment necessary) at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at RWJ […]
April 23, 2021

OCHD MOBILE COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC MAKING PIT STOP AT LAKEWOOD TOWN SQUARE FOR WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS

 SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021 FROM NOON TO 3PM *Appointments are on a first come, first served basis (registration to take place on-site). *The clinic will provide […]
April 15, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT OCHD CLINICS

The Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 vaccine clinics have plenty of appointments available for the Moderna vaccine for today and upcoming dates. (Same day appointments available). […]
April 8, 2021

OCEAN COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS

APRIL AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH     The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed April as “Autism Awareness Month” in an effort to raise awareness […]
March 31, 2021

CANCER SCREENINGS SAVE LIVES

Don’t put off your annual health screenings and examinations   Need a Mammogram? No insurance? If you are over 40 years old, contact the NJCEED program […]