Office of Commissioner

Policy and Strategic Planning

Vacant
Director
609-633-3609

The Office of Policy and Strategic Planning leads policy development and strategic initiatives.  In addition, the Office oversees the Department's key efforts in vital statistics and information technology and supports the Department’s work with the Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism, the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research, and the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research.

Office of Health Information Technology

Eileen Troutman
Chief Information Officer
609-633-0102

The Office of Health Information Technology (HIT) oversees the technology infrastructure, services and systems for the Department of Health which enables the department to deliver vital services to New Jersey's citizens and health care systems. With overall accountability for building a secure foundation to support the State’s health information network, HIT is committed to leveraging New Jersey’s technology resources to make information accessible anytime, anywhere. Expanding and strengthening communication via multiple channels while implementing practical solutions are key components of improving New Jersey’s health system.

Vital Statistics and Registry

Vincent Arrisi
State Registrar
609-984-3445

Vital Statistics and Registry maintains vital events that occur in New Jersey. Its mission includes maintaining birth, marriage and death records starting at 1916; domestic partnership records starting at 2004; civil union records starting at 2007; adoptions and certificates of birth resulting in stillbirth data starting at 1969. Vital Records are also available from Local Vital Records Offices in the municipality where the event occurred.