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Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Avoid mosquito-borne illnesses including West Nile Virus and Chikungunya. Press Release
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Avoid mosquito-borne illnesses including West Nile Virus and Chikungunya. Press Release
Watch the Video$2.5 Million in Autism Grants Awarded
$2.5 Million in autism grants have been awarded to medical schools, universities, a hospital and a specialty medical center.
Read MoreNewborns Now Screened for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
100,000 babies born in NJ each year are tested for 55 different genetic and biochemical disorders
Read More$612,000 in Grants Awarded To Help Patients
Manage Diabetes, High blood pressure
Empowering patients to improve health
DOH Monthly Newsletter
Read the latest edition of "Health Matters," the Department's Monthly Newsletter
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WIC 40th Anniversary
WIC provides nutrition foods, breastfeeding support and access to fresh produce for 170,000 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children up to age 5. 
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Healthy NJ 2020
Healthy New Jersey 2020 is the state’s health improvement plan for the decade. It is modeled after the federal Healthy People 2020 initiative and is the result of a multiyear process that reflects input from a diverse group of individuals and organizations.
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About the New Jersey Department of Health
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The NJDOH is aware of 9 cases of invasive meningococcal disease (meningitis) associated with Princeton University.
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Planning for end-of-life care is important for ensuring that your medical preferences are properly carried out by your health care provider.
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Mary E. O'Dowd and Betsy Ryan / Talk now about end-of-life decisions
Far too many people wait until a health care crisis to think about the kind of care and treatment they would prefer near the end of their lives. More than nine in 10 Americans think it is important to discuss their wishes for end-of-life care, but only three in 10 have actually had these discussions, according to The Conversation Project.
It's never too early for any of us - young or old, healthy or not - to plan for future health care decisions. The gathering of family for Thanksgiving offers an opportunity to begin to talk about preferences for care at the end of life.
End-of-life care raises many difficult and emotional issues, which weigh heavily on the patient and family and are often complicated by inadequate planning. By reviewing options for care and having discussions in advance, people can alleviate some of the challenges that come along with a serious illness.
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