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Medical Aid in Dying Act

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Multistate Outbreak of E. Coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

The Department is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health and regulatory officials in several states on a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce.

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What You Need to Know About Hepatitis A

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The Facts About E-Cigarettes and Vaping

Women who are pregnant, youth, young adults, or adults who are not currently using tobacco products should not start vaping or using e-cigarettes.

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#KnowLead

More than 191,000 children under 17 were screened for lead last year

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Contact the NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program at: 609-292-0424

More Than 63,000 Residents Now Served By Medicinal Marijuana
46,000+ New Patients During Murphy Administration

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Acting Gov. Oliver signs bills to establish Hospital-based Violence Intervention Programs.

The bills follow a series of comprehensive gun safety laws signed by Governor Phil Murphy in July 2019.

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First Responders Who Volunteered on 9/11 Entitled to Benefits

First Responders Who Volunteered on 9/11 Entitled to Benefits

Under previously existing law, first responders and firefighters had the burden of proving causation for their illnesses.

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Visit the NJDOH Maternal Data Center

Visit the NJDOH Maternal Data Center

The Department is committed to using research, data, and state-wide outreach collaboratives to end preventable morbidity.

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Flu season has begun and New Jersey is at moderate levels.

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What You Need to Know About Hepatitis A

NJDOH has identified an increase in the number of HAV cases among persons reporting homelessness, drug use, Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and recent incarceration.

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ACA Open Enrollment Period Kicks off at GetCovered.NJ.gov

Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15. 

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World AIDS Day 2019

World AIDS Day 2019
New Jersey is working to end the HIV epidemic by 2025. New Jersey health officials commemorated World AIDS Day with more than a dozen events across the state.

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Acting Commissioner Persichilli discusses New Jersey’s Maternal Health Report Card, which was featured at the Bloomberg American Health Summit 2019.

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New CDC Vital Signs Report

Low rates of vaccination during pregnancy leave moms, babies unprotected

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Governor Murphy Announces Recommendations from the Electronic Smoking Device Task Force

The recommendations include the imposition of a ban by the Legislature on the sale of flavored electronic smoking devices and products.

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Governor Murphy, Congressman Gottheimer Announce New Efforts to Ensure New Jersey Schools Have Access to Clean Water

The Administration will implement a three-pronged approach to enhance key lead testing and remediation regulations and policies.

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Ambulatory Care Facilities

The Department now accepts secure, online payments. Assessments can now be paid via Electronic Check or Credit Card. This new, easy option frees up time to care for patients.
• Create an Account
• Submit Credit Card or E-Check Payment
• Pay via automatic ACH withdrawal

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Healthcare Providers: Keep Flu Vaccine in Stock

Get ready for the 2019-2020 Flu Season! The NJ Department of Health would like to announce that there are currently no limitations on ordering influenza vaccine for healthcare providers who participate in the New Jersey Vaccines for Children (VFC) and/or 317-Funded Adult Program.

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How to find vital records

Birth, death, and marriage records available.

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Find nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

How to find a healthcare facility

Find nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

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Harm Reduction Centers

Harm Reduction Centers

Syringe access and needle exchange programs help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

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Find HIV and STD testing, PrEP, and other services.

Get Tested

Find HIV and STD testing, PrEP, and other services.

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Meet NJSHAD

Meet NJSHAD

NJSHAD provides access to public health datasets on the health of New Jerseyans. 

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In The News

NJDOH Releases State Fiscal Year 2018 Childhood Lead Report

Nearly 85 percent of toddlers who turned 3 during SFY2018 received at least one blood lead test in their lifetime—an increase of 7% over the previous year—and more than 191,000 children under 17 were screened for lead last year.

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Department of Health Awards $2.3 Million To Local Health Agencies To Strengthen Communicable Disease Response

The funding includes nearly $2 million in grants of $95,000 each to 21 local health departments.

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Most NJ Adults are Aware of the Dangers of Vaping, Don’t Want their Kids to Start

Department of Health Poll Highlights Public Views on E-Cigarettes/Vaping

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Governors Meet at Regional Cannabis Regulation and Vaping Summit

Governor Phil Murphy, joined by his gubernatorial counterparts and legislative leaders and officials from New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, discussed a collaborative joint regional approach to cannabis and vaping legislation and policies.

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New Jersey Department of Health Reminds Residents It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate

While flu vaccination is recommended before the end of October, getting vaccinated can be beneficial through the holiday season and beyond.

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First Lady Tammy Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Announce $10.5M Federal Grant to Improve Maternal Health

This funding will support the work of the New Jersey Maternity Care Quality Collaborative (NJMCQC).

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