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New Jersey Public Health License Renewal Instructions 2019 Renewal Information **Open Attachement for detailed instructions on how to renew your NJ Public Health License**
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by Susan Girgis Sat, 09/08/2018 - 4:56pm |
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Interim Guidelines for Rabies Specimen Packaging and Transport - May 3, 2017 The attached file contains the Interim Guidelines for Packaging and Transport of Animal Rabies Specimens to the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL), May 3, 2017. These guidelines include important updates that are highlighted within the text. For... |
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Rabies Testing for Animal Specimens at the Public Health and Environmental Laboratories - Frequency Asked Questions Starting April 26, 2017, the NJDOH Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) will begin assessing its rabies testing operation. During the assessment period, PHEL will temporarily partner with other state public health laboratories to provide rabies testing of... |
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Local Board of Health Requirement - Advisory Notice The Department of Health, Office of Local Public Health (Department), has received requests for guidance as to whether all municipalities within New Jersey must be served by a local board of health. Please allow this advisory notice to serve as the Department’s response.... |
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Communicable Disease Forum - July Webinar Questionnaire Has anyone besides me had issues with receiving the questionnaire after the Communicable Disease Forum? This appears to be the second time I have been having problems. In the spring, I received the questionnaire after the cut off time for me to answer it. I'm... |
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by ann pepe Thu, 08/16/2018 - 12:14pm |
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FDA/CDC Health Advisory regarding Magellan LeadCare Analyzers - May 18, 2017 FDA/CDC Health Advisory regarding Magellan LeadCare Analyzers by () » Friday, May 19, 2017 - 11:30am |
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State Initiatives to detect Newborn Critical Congenital Heart Defects (CCHDs) - free online course offers NCH credits According to the CDC, forty-three states have now taken action on newborn screening for critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) through statute, regulations, or hospital guidelines. Of those 43 states, 32 (74 percent) are collecting or planning to collect CCHD screening... |
by Emily Carey Per... Fri, 06/19/2015 - 11:58am |
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CDC's Mall Walking Guide -- A How-To for Encouraging Healthy Behaviors in our Communities This guide from the CDC provides information about the health benefits of walking, explaining why mall walking programs can help people walk more, and providing practical strategies for starting and maintaining walking programs in malls or other venues in areas where a mall... |
by Emily Carey Per... Fri, 05/29/2015 - 3:17pm |
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CDC: E-Cigarette Use Triples Among Teens, But Health Risks of Nicotine (Sans Tobacco Products) Unclear According to a new CDC press release, current e-cigarette use among middle and high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014. Findings from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey show that current e-cigarette use (use on at least 1 day in the past 30 days) among high... |
by Emily Carey Per... Thu, 04/16/2015 - 2:49pm |
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Promising Practices Salem County's Promising Practice by Jennifer Martinez » Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 11:54am |
by Jennifer Martinez Wed, 04/08/2015 - 11:54am |
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Promising Practices Somerset's Promising Practice by Jennifer Martinez » Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 11:52am |
by Jennifer Martinez Wed, 04/08/2015 - 11:52am |
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CDC Launches Community Health Status Indicators Website with NJ County Data CDC released the updated Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) online tool that produces public health profiles for all 3,143 counties in the United States. Each profile includes key indicators of health outcomes, which describes the population health status of a county... |
by Emily Carey Per... Wed, 03/11/2015 - 9:13am |
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NJDEP's New Clean Air Public Outreach Campaign - website and resources now available As part of its commitment to improving air quality in New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection has launched CleanAirNJ, a campaign that is designed to educate state residents on steps they can take in their own lives to reduce air pollution for a healthier... |
by Emily Carey Per... Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:25pm |
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New / Updated Version of NJSHAD Data Query and Report System Now Available The New Jersey Department of Health has updated the New Jersey State Health Assessment Data (NJSHAD) system. NJSHAD provides access to public health datasets, statistics, and information on the health status of New Jerseyans through public health status indicator... |
by Emily Carey Per... Tue, 03/03/2015 - 9:21am |
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New Jersey’s State Health Assessment now available from NJDOH The State Health Assessment (NJSHA) provides us with an important tool to help address the health needs of New Jerseyans and influence future decision-making and public health resource allocation. It describes the health status of the population, identifies areas for... |
by Emily Carey Per... Fri, 02/20/2015 - 10:07am |
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CDC's Model Memoranda of Understanding for Public Health Preparedness Through their Public Health Law Program, the CDC has made available selected model Contracts / Agreements / Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to enhance coordination of preparedness across sectors and among public health agencies. To learn more, and view the CDC... |
by Emily Carey Per... Thu, 02/19/2015 - 2:59pm |
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Middlesex County's Radiological Response Middlesex County's Radiological Response by Jennifer Martinez » Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 9:49am |
by Jennifer Martinez Tue, 07/29/2014 - 9:49am |
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Morris County Community Disease Containment Toolbox Morris County's Community Disease Containment Toolbox by Jennifer Martinez » Tuesday, July 29, 2014 - 9:47am |
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Hunterdon's MNS & Fixed Facility POD Programs Refer to attached Hunterdon County presentation which was a part of the LINCS Promising Practice Series. Please direct any follow-up questions to the Hunterdon County Health Officer, Karen DeMarco. Her email address is kdemarco... |
by Carl Michaels Fri, 06/27/2014 - 1:45pm |
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Medical Needs Shelter Planning for Hudson County Please see attached the presentation which was part of the LINCS Promising Practice Series. Please direct any follow-up questions regarding medical needs sheltering to Monique Davis, mdavis@hudsonregionalhealth.org.... |
by Carl Michaels Fri, 06/27/2014 - 1:38pm |
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{NJAPHNA} The Minnesota Model / The Intervention Wheel: An Overview Sue Strohschein, MS, RN/PHN, APRN, BC by Carl Donaldson » Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 12:12pm |
by Carl Donaldson Thu, 12/19/2013 - 12:12pm |
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National Health Security Preparedness Index Powerpoint presentation given by Carl Michaels at the NJ State League of Municipalities on the National Health Security Preparedness Index. At the end of the powerpoint is a link to the website so that you may look up information throughout the Country. by Lisa Gulla » Monday, December 9, 2013 - 2:06pm |
by Lisa Gulla Mon, 12/09/2013 - 2:06pm |
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Stronger Healthier New Jersey - Commissioner's Annual Address to Local Health Departments - 2013 League of Municipalities Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd's presentation for the 2013 Annual Conference of State and Local Health Officials as presented during the 2013 League of Municipalities. by Lisa Gulla » Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 9:49am |
by Lisa Gulla Wed, 12/04/2013 - 12:10pm |
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[NJ League of Municipalities 2013] Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace presentation Refer to attached PDF presentation on the ACA and the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace by Dr. Nilsa Gutierrez, Chief Medical Officer, Centers for Medicare/ Medicaid Services, Region II. Presentation date: November 20, 2013. This presentation provides data on the... |
by Candice Davenport Mon, 11/25/2013 - 11:20am |
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[NJDOH] Regional Epidemiologist Planning Presentation Learn more about the NJ Department of Health Plans for Regionalizing Epidemiological Services for Local Health. Presentation by Lisa McHugh, November 20, 2013. This presentation includes updated answers and explanations on plans and role of regional epidemiologist. ...by Candice Davenport » Monday, November 25, 2013 - 10:51am |
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