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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 29, 2018
“November is National Diabetes Month, an effort to help raise awareness on the impact of a disease that affects millions of Americans and thousands right here […]
October 10, 2018
National Health Education Week is October 15th to 19th this year and the Ocean County Health Department is pleased to recognize the importance of health […]
October 10, 2018
”October is National Dental Hygiene Month, an effort to help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health,” announced Freeholder Director and […]
September 20, 2018
September 2018 marks 100 years since the 1918 H1N1 flu pandemic took out 1 to 3% of the world’s population. To that end, the […]
September 18, 2018
RECOGNIZED IN OCTOBER “Breast cancer awareness month is recognized worldwide during the month of October,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the […]
August 30, 2018
The Ocean County Health Department, in partnership with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, recognizes August 31, 2018 as International Overdose Awareness Day. International Overdose Awareness Day […]
August 23, 2018
According to the CDC “tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of death and disease in the United States. Cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 […]
August 17, 2018
This summer has been rather damp and humid, creating a breeding ground for toxic mushrooms in New Jersey. The NJ Poison Control Center has confirmed 45 […]