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Update on E. coli Investigation
CDC is expanding its warning to consumers to cover all types of romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region.
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Governor Phil Murphy has announced major reforms to the state's Medicinal Marijuana Program.
Learn MoreMedicinal Marijuana in New Jersey
Learn all about the state's Medicinal Marijuana Program at its website.
MoreNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome can occur in babies who have been exposed to opioids, alcohol or other addictive substances while in the womb.
Learn More2018 New Jersey Immunization Conference
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Save-the-Date for the NJ Department of Health's 2018 Immunization Conference to be held on Monday, May 21, 2018. Registration opens in February!
Learn MoreOpioid Summit Upcoming
NJDOH will host a summit meeting on the opioid epidemic on June 5 in Bridgewater.
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Public Health Innovators
To recognize the exemplary work being done to improve health outcomes in New Jersey, the DOH has created the Public Health Innovators Awards.
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State residents have access to coverage options to accommodate a wide array of circumstances and income levels.
MoreProject Medicine Drop
Project Medicine Drop provides the opportunity to discard unused prescription medications every day throughout the year.
MoreGet Ahead of Sepsis
Check out CDC's new "Get Ahead of Sepsis" posters encouraging patients and families to get immediate medical help if they suspect sepsis.
ResourcesSafe Sleep
When you lay a baby down to sleep, be sure sleep time is a safe time! Place babies on their backs. They should not share their sleep surfaces with adults, pets or other children, even their own twin.
Safe Sleep TipsGet #TeSTD
1 in 2 sexually active people will acquire an STD by age 25. Don't wait. Get #TeSTD. Download our posters in English and Spanish.
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Check out this video produced by the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative about our #kNOwLEAD education campaign.
MoreAutism Resources for Families
Early Intervention Services are among the many resources New Jersey offers people with autism and their families.
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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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