Articles

June 8, 2023
Air Quality from Wildfire

CURRENT AIR QUALITY INDEX FOR TODAY, JUNE 8, 2023 FOR OCEAN COUNTY IS VERY UNHEALTHY.

As of 7am, the air quality index is designated as VERY UNHEALTHY (222), according to airnow.gov.   HELPFUL TIPS: Fine particles also can aggravate chronic heart […]
June 1, 2023
summer-swimming-tips

6 WATER SAFETY TIPS TO HELP SAVE A LIFE THIS SUMMER!

Keep these six water safety tips in mind: Provide Constant Adult Supervision — Actively supervise children and non-swimmers around the water, even when lifeguards are present. […]
May 31, 2023
Farmers Market

It’s Farmer’s Market season!

To inquire please call us at 732-370-0122 or email WIC@ochd.org #WICWEDNESDAY #OCWICProgram #OCWIC
May 25, 2023
Happy Memorial Day

OCHD WISHES EVERYONE A SAFE & HEALTHY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

 Here are some tips to keep in mind Drink in moderation—no more than one alcoholic drink per hour. Don’t drink alone. No one will be there […]
May 24, 2023
Grill Safely

IT’S GRILLING SEASON AGAIN!

THE OCHD HAS A FEW TASTY TIPS TO HELP YOU GRILL SAFELY     What You Need to Know: When handling raw meat, chicken and other […]
May 22, 2023
Cat for Adoption

MORE BEAUTIFUL CATS & KITTENS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITIES All of these cats are from the recent hoarding situation Brick NORTHERN OCEAN COUNTY ANIMAL FACILITY – 732-657-8086.   * Cosmo, DSH, […]
May 18, 2023
Childs Oral Health

Reach out to a WIC nutritionist to discuss your child’s oral health

What’s better than clean healthy teeth? Call us at 732-370-0122 or email at WIC@OCHD.org #WICWednesday OralHealth #BabyTeeth #OCWICProgram #OCWIC
May 17, 2023
Food Safety Tips

OCHD OFFERS FOOD SAFETY TIPS TO PREVENT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM GETTING SICK FROM FOOD POISONING.

Following four simple steps at home—Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill—can help protect you and your loved ones from food poisoning. Click on the website for everything […]
May 16, 2023

Ocean County WIC Program Announcement

WIC – the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children – has released the new income guideline, effective June 1, 2023.  The WIC Program […]