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 […]
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) on the rise throughout Ocean County. Are you & your loved ones protected? FACTS: ** In the first 8 months of 2024, the U.S. experienced 5 times […]
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 […]
World Rabies Day is September 28, 2024 The OCHD recognizes World Rabies Day, which is celebrated annually on September 28. The theme for World Rabies Day in 2024 is “Breaking […]
Both of our animal facilities offer free rabies vaccinations available for the public for cats and dogs. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Jackson (Northern OCAF) 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month: […]
AVOID THE HOLIDAY BLUES WITH TIPS TO HELP MANAGE STRESS AND ANXIETY (Toms River, NJ) – Many people look forward to the holiday season to be merry and bright, but […]
Shopping Bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels if perishables, like turkey, are left in the Danger Zone (temperatures between 40 F and 140 F) for too long. Pick up your […]
Check out these adorable pets available at the Ocean County Animal Facilities. 1. Cassia: She is just the cutest little kitten! She is a little shy at first but warms […]
