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October 10, 2023
October is Breast Cancer Month

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!

GET INVOLVED! GET SCREENED! For the 31 days of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), pink ribbons appear as the impact of breast cancer is brought to […]
October 6, 2023
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OCEAN GATE ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK AT TOMS RIVER FIELD OF DREAMS

Earlier this week, Ocean Gate Elementary school children had the opportunity to spend the day at the Toms River Field of Dreams playground and sports complex. […]
October 4, 2023
Latino Health Fair 2023

JOIN US FOR THE 5th ANNUAL LATINO HEALTH FAIR

Various vendors will be present offering education, resources, and giveaways. Also, food demonstrations will be on-site. WIC certifications will be available. Available Services: Chronic disease screenings […]
October 3, 2023
Ocean County Medical Reserve Corps

JOIN THE OCEAN COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS

Volunteers Needed! The volunteer program is designed to identify and register county residents who are willing to assist during a public health emergency. The program consists […]
October 2, 2023
OCHD Vaccine Clinic

THE OCHD FLU VACCINE CLINICS KICK OFF TODAY!

FLU VACCINE CLINICS ARE HELD AT 175 SUNSET AVENUE IN TOMS RIVER EVERY MONDAY FROM 11AM-6PM   Please note that the COVID VACCINES will NOT be […]
September 29, 2023
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WIC WILL REMAIN OPEN IN THE EVENT OF A SHUTDOWN

NJ residents will be able to keep their WIC appointments & redeem their benefits at WIC-authorized vendors.
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 […]