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Call the 24/7 Health Hotline at 1-866-448-2432 for questions about lead exposure

Learn the health effects & sources of lead exposure, how to get your child tested & how to get bottled water in Newark

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

52,800+ Residents Now Served By Growing Medicinal Marijuana

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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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Tips To Stay Safe & Healthy in the Sun

Avoid health complications from excessive heat.

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Medical Aid in Dying

The MAID Act allows a qualified terminally ill patient to obtain medication that the patient may self-administer to end the patient’s life.

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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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Governor Phil Murphy signs Jake Honig’s law expanding access to medical marijuana on Tuesday. July 2nd, 2019 in Freehold.

Governor Phil Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Medicinal Marijuana Program Access

The law makes several statutory changes to the program.

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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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Don’t let a tick make you sick this season! Prevent tick bites when spending time outdoors.

Don’t let a tick make you sick this season! Prevent tick bites when spending time outdoors.

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Redeem your WIC vouchers this season at your community farmers’ markets for locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables!

Get Locally Grown Produce with WIC

Redeem your WIC vouchers this season at your community farmers’ markets for locally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables!

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Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Check out NJ events being held during breastfeeding month.

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Population Health Summit

2019 Population Health Summit

Monday, September 23

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Fight the Bite NJ!

Fight the Bite!

When infected blood-sucking insects (such as mosquitoes and ticks) bite a person, they can spread vector-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus and Lyme disease.

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Birth Certificate

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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Summer Meals for Kids

Summer Meals for Kids

Free summer meals available to kids and teens in NJ.

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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 Issues Health Alert on Severe Lung Illness in People Who Report Vaping

DOH investigating 9 reports from healthcare facilities of severe lung illness in people who report vaping.

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NJDOH Confirms This Summer’s First Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Residents urged to take precautions against mosquitoes

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New Jersey Department of Health Statement on Hepatitis A in Mendham

NJDOH is working with the Mendham Township Health Department and the Mendham Golf and Tennis Club (MGTC) in response to a hepatitis A outbreak.

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NJDOH Encourages Back to School Vaccinations

Childhood vaccines protect against 16 serious diseases.

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Murphy Administration Leading Multi-Agency Efforts to Save Lives With Naloxone

Law enforcement and EMS have administered naloxone 27,442 times over the last two years. 

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State Names New Dental Director

This marks the first time in more than 30 years that New Jersey has had a Dental Director. 

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Medicinal Marijuana Program Triples Patient Count Since Start of Murphy Administration

1,000 physicians now participate in the program.

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