The County Connection is excited to host the Ocean County Health Department for its Chronic Disease Screening Program on Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live Healthy Ocean […]
The Ocean County Health Department officially cut the ribbon on the recently refurbished clinic services space at the Toms River location on 175 Sunset Avenue. The upgrades include new state-of-the-art […]
OCHD PROVIDES TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR KIDS 1. RSV Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common viral respiratory infection that, in children less than 2 years of […]
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, Ocean County has lost 128 individuals to suspected overdose from 01/01/2023 through 09/16/2023. State & local public health agencies – including the […]
September marks National Recovery Month The theme, “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” emphasizes that recovery is possible for everyone. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery […]
LEARN MORE ABOUT TYPES & TREATMENTS In the United States in 2023, an estimated 9,910 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed among children from birth to 14 years, and […]
As the tropics heat up and a small parade of tropical storms and hurricanes march toward the United States, it’s time to establish a plan and be prepared should Ocean […]
Look at these sweet dogs and cats who found forever homes during our Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Campaign! Thank you to all the people who support this important campaign […]
Winners from the 2024 Students Challenge Creative Arts Contest were recognized by the Ocean County Board of Health during its last meeting. The 2024 Public Health theme for Ocean County […]
Learn more about Ocean County resources for residents with substance use disorder, including how to access treatment, family support, and other local programs. OverdoseResourceFair_Lakewood Email kreilly@ochd.org with any questions.
