State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
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Smaller Farms Can Now Become WIC-Authorized Farmers’ Markets
Any farmer or farmers’ market is encouraged to apply to the WIC program by calling 609-292-9560
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Tips from Former Smokers
CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign, now in its 8th year, raises awareness about the dangers of smoking and motivates smokers to quit.
MoreHealthy New Jersey 2030
Planning is now underway for Healthy New Jersey 2030! Learn about the HNJ2030 initiative and how to get involved.
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The NJSHAD system provides on-demand access to public health datasets, statistics and information on the health status of New Jerseyans.
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Last Reviewed: 6/15/2015
About the New Jersey Department of Health
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New Jersey
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Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.
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P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
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Last Reviewed: 1/3/2019
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Last Reviewed: 12/15/2018
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New Jersey is home to over 2,000 licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and medical care facilities. The New Jersey Department of Health works to ensure that citizens receive appropriate levels of care in every regulated facility.
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Last Reviewed: 3/6/2019
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New Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions.
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Last Reviewed: 5/30/2019
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Last Reviewed: 12/19/2017
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Last Reviewed: 12/19/2017
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Last Reviewed: 1/18/2018
New Jersey Vital Records
The Office of Vital Statistics and Registry registers vital events and maintains the following vital records:
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Last Reviewed: 5/26/2016
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