When is cold too cold for your pets? The Humane Society of America recommends pet parents limit their pets’ outdoor time when the temperature drops below 35 degrees F for […]
Stay lead-free, test twice before 3! Children can be exposed to lead in many ways, including through contaminated soil, lead-based paint, old leaded pipes, and more. Learn more: https://www.ochd.org/…/childhood-lead-poisoning…
Mild weather and plenty of sunshine (not long before the radiant star was shaded by the moon) led to another spectacular turnout for the 2024 OCHD Senior Health Fair in […]
Kitten Season is Here!! Check out these cuties & other adorable pets at the Ocean County Animal Facilities. LARK is just one of 3 in this latest Kitten Caboodle! He’s […]
This annual observance builds awareness about the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority populations and encourages everyone to take action to end these inequities. As the FDA […]
(Toms River) – In April of 1924, the Ocean County Health Association was established in partnership with the Directors of the Ocean County Christmas Seal Association, the County Agents for […]
THE 2024 OCHD SENIOR HEALTH FAIR IS BEING HELD ON: MONDAY APRIL 8, 2024 FROM 9:30AM-12:30PM. Click on the image to register for this event or CLICK HERE. Event services […]
Whether you have general questions or an emergency, the NJ Poison Center is available 24/7/365 at no cost to you. Call 1-800-222-1222 or visit their website for additional resources on […]
OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO RECOGNIZE PRETTY PINK, HANDSOME IN BLUE DAY ON OCTOBER 16, 2024. The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is pleased to announce the recognition of Pretty […]
Recommendations for Physical Activity Aerobic: Most of the 60 minutes or more per day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity on […]
What are the rules of the tailgating food safety game? Keep it clean Over half of all foodborne illness is caused by unclean hands. The best option is washing hands […]
