Department of Health for the State of New Jersey

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NJ Health Department Issues Request for Proposal to Support Employee Well-Being Through Pet Therapy Initiatives

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is currently seeking proposals from up to four canine support vendors under its proposed six-month Project Willow Animal Assisted Support Employee Wellness Program.

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New Jersey Department of Health Announces Plans for $80.5 Million Grant to Strengthen Health Workforce, Build Foundational Capabilities, and Modernize Data Infrastructure

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the amount of $80.5 million to be received over the next five years to support public health workforce development and training, building foundational capabilities, and data modernization.

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NJ Departments of Community Affairs, Health, and Environmental Protection Launch Expanded Potential Lead Exposure Mapping Tool

New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), today announced the launch of an expanded version of the Potential Lead Exposure Mapping or PLEM tool, which provides new publicly available data that indicate potential sources of lead exposure.

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New Jersey Department of Health Investigating Possible Cluster of Legionnaires’ Disease Cases near the Border of Passaic and Bergen Counties

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is investigating a possible cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in residents of neighboring municipalities across Passaic County and Bergen County.

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Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy This School Year

Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy This Year Webinar

Did you miss our Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy This School Year webimar?

Watch it anytime to learn how to keep your children healthy, safe, and up to date on all their vaccinations from our panel of healthcare experts.

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Monkeypox (mpox) Facts

Learn more about mpox, its symptoms, how it spreads, testing and vaccinations.

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Drive Hope Forward

Researchers need your support giving children a license to grow up and drive for real someday.

The New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) Fund supports studies focusing on the causes, prevention, screening, treatment, and cure of childhood cancer.

Together, we can reach the finish line for a healthier future.

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