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- NJ Quitline - a free telephone-counseling service for smokers. 1-866-657-8677
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Department of Human Services
Division of Public Health
Division of Public Health
Stillwater Building
Kara Janson, Acting Division Director
201 South Shore Road
Northfield, NJ,08225
Phone: (609) 645-5935
Fax: (609) 645-5931
Questions/Comments?
Email the Public Information Officer - pio@atlantic-county.org
or use our contact form.
Welcome to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health
Atlantic County Community Health Needs Assessment
AtlantiCare is providing a community health needs assessment of Atlantic County. Findings from this assessment will be utilized to prioritize public health issues and develop a community health implementation plan focused on meeting the identified community needs.
This survey should only take about 15 minutes to complete and is available to any resident of Atlantic County.
Prepare for a Public Health Emergency at ReadyAtlantic.org
Get involved by joining the Medical Reserve Corps
Trending Health Topics
RSV
(Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection)
- Center for Disease Control RSV Information Page
- Older Adults are at High Risk for Severe RSV Infection
- RSV In Infants and Young Children
Vaccinations
Rabies
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Changing with the Seasons
Seasonal Health Tips
Fall into healthy habits. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity every week such as walking. Eat healthy meals and snacks that include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Make time to unwind and destress. Attend routine health care visits. Regular checkups provide the opportunity to prevent, screen for, and manage chronic conditions. Get your COVID-19 booster and flu shot. You can get them both at the same time. Check out our Fall newsletter for more information and clinic schedule.
Coronavirus
(COVID-19) Hotlines:
Call: 2-1-1
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance
Visit nj.gov/health for additional information
NJ Mental Health Helpline
1-866-202-HELP (4357)
(8 AM – 8 PM daily)
COVID-19 Boosters for Immunocompromised
Atlantic County COVID-19 Testing
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
New Guidelines for Childhood Lead Screenings
In September 2017, New Jersey's reference level for high childhood lead exposure dropped from 10 ug/dL to 5 ug/dL. This means that more children will likely be identified as having an elevated blood lead level—allowing parents, doctors, public health officials, and communities to take action earlier to reduce the child's future lead exposure. Children can be exposed to lead through lead-based paint, toys, certain parental occupations or hobbies, soil, dust, drinking water, air and food. Children put their hands in their mouths more often than adults. It's especially important for them to wash their hands before eating and after playing outside. If a child has lead in his or her blood, it can affect IQ, ability to pay attention, hearing and speech, behavior, growth and development, and academic achievement. All children should be screened at age 1 and 2, or by age 6 if they were never previously tested. Speak with your child's pediatrician to get a lead screening. If your child is uninsured or underinsured, call 609-645-7700 ext. 4500 to check for eligibility and make an appointment for a grant-funded lead screening. For more information visit: http://www.state.nj.us/health/childhoodlead/ or https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/
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Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health problems. Americans of all ages can lower this risk by talking to their doctors and using antibiotics appropriately. Learn more
