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 […]
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023 the Ocean County Board of Health acknowledged Ocean County Health Department employees who assisted in its administering of COVID-19 and flu vaccines – and who […]
Effective April 1, 2023, please be advised that the Ocean County Health Department will no longer distribute and post the weekly COVID case updates on the OCHD website and our […]
Get the Facts – Get Tested! – Get Involved! Appointments only – call 732.341.9700 ext. 7605.
Unfortunately, 3,809 poison-related deaths were reported in 2021. This number serves as an important reminder that while poison exposures and accidents do occur, they can also be prevented with education […]
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an […]
Everyone 6 months and older are now eligible for the updated COVID vaccine and booster. Visit the NJDOH website for detailed information on staying up-to-date with COVID vaccines and boosters. […]
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 education for healthy lifestyles […]
“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 in Ocean County,” announced […]
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 of vaccinations there were […]
