Thursday, April 25, 2013
The Ocean County Health Department will be hosting a seminar on Saturday, May 4 in Stafford and Saturday, May 11 in Ocean Beach
Two seminars on mold awareness for Ocean County homeowners and residents will be held in May, Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little announced. The Ocean County Health Department along with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey will be hosting a seminar on Saturday, May 4 at the Stafford Municipal Building and Saturday, May 11 at the Ocean Beach First Aid Building, both from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “This is geared to homeowners that may be dealing with mold issues after Superstorm Sandy,” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator said. “We know that many homeowners may be opening their homes for the first time since the storm and their safety is of utmost concern to us.” Topics at the …
Monday, November 19, 2012
New Jersey Mental Health Association, Ocean County Health Department weigh in
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Monday, November 19, 2012
From Andrew Kitchenman, reporting for NJ Spotlight: People struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression have a difficult time under the best of circumstances. Now imagine them trying to cope after being forced from their homes for more than 10 days -- part of that time without their medications. Michele Green-Ferrante, a program director at the New Jersey Mental Health Association, doesn't have to imagine. She's working with 20 clients displaced from their Toms River-area homes by Hurricane Sandy, helping them find places to stay and pharmacies that can fill their prescriptions. “A lot of folks came here very quickly and did not have their medication,” Green-Ferrante said. While New Jersey’s healthcare system plans for …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Additional report of West Nile Virus brings county total to eight, says Health Department
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
An eighth Ocean County resident has contracted West Nile virus, according to the Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regeneye said the department received notification of the case this week. The resident, from the southern part of Ocean County, had underlying health conditions. The resident has since recovered, Regeneye said. “Once again, the OCHD is urging people to continue their vigilant efforts against mosquitoes. Even with the cooler weather, mosquitoes are still active. Also, we have had quite a bit of rain, which offers mosquitoes additional breeding areas. With the cooler weather, the OCHD suggests long pants and long sleeves when outside,” Regenye said. The coordinator stressed that citizens should …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
10 a.m. to noon Sept. 17 at Toms River health department office
The Ocean County Health Department is ready to help residents prepare themselves for flu season, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders announced recently. The county has earmarked $100,000 for its annual flu shot program and expects to provide 10,000 immunizations, Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. "The numbers are down as a result of (stores such as) CVS and others offering flu shots," Little said, but the county's program remains the largest in New Jersey. Immunizations against the flu and pneumonia will be available at 44 sites throughout the county, with nearly half of those sites at or near senior communities, according to the schedule on the health department's website, www.ochd.org. The first date is Monday, Sept. 17, from …
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Ocean County Health Department inspections for the week
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
As inspections of restaurants, eateries, grocers and food suppliers are conducted, the Ocean County Health Department posts the inspection results to its website. The list of recent inspections can be found here. According to the county health department, an inspection could result in a Satisfactory, Conditional Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory rating. Here is the health department's explanation of the ratings: Click here for an archive of recent inspections.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Flu shots will be available at 44 sites over the course of 42 days; 10,000 doses expected to be distributed
The Ocean County Health Department is ready to help residents prepare themselves for flu season, the Ocean County Board of Freeholders announced Wednesday. The county has earmarked $100,000 for its annual flu shot program, Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said, and expects to provide 10,000 immunizations. "The numbers are down as a result of (stores such as) CVS and others offering flu shots," Little said, but the county's program remains the largest in New Jersey. Immunizations against the flu and pneumonia will be available at 44 sites throughout the county, with nearly half of those sites at or near senior communities, according to the schedule on the health department's website, www.ochd.org. The first date is Monday, Sept. 17, in …
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Victim not identified by authorities
The first human case of West Nile Virus in Ocean County for 2012 has been confirmed by county health authorities. The county resident - who WOBM radio reported was from Toms River - was not identified by name or age. The person reported mild symptoms and has since recovered, officials said. The Ocean County case was the fourth human infection in New Jersey this year, said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. "People need to make sure they are either covered up to protect themselves from mosquitoes or use mosquito repellent, making sure to read the directions if applying to children," said Regenye in a statement. West Nile Virus is mainly transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, officials …
Monday, August 20, 2012
Ocean County Health Department inspections for the week
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Monday, August 20, 2012
As inspections of restaurants, eateries, grocers and food suppliers are conducted, the Ocean County Health Department posts the inspection results to its website. The list of recent inspections can be found here. An inspection could result in a Satisfactory, Conditional Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory rating, according to Health Department officials. Here is the health department's explanation of the ratings: Click here for an archive of recent inspections.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
DEA Special Agent and co-chair of Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Alliance to speak at event
The Ocean County Health Department and the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will sponsor "After the Pills....Heroin," a seminar for drug abuse prevention and awareness on Friday, Aug. 10. The seminar, which runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road, in Toms River. Guest speakers Special Agent Douglas Collier, Public Information Officer for the Drug Enforcement Agency's New Jersey Division, will address “Prescription Drugs and Heroin" and Meg Du Pont Parisi will offer “A Parent’s Perspective." Collier is responsible for developing channels of communication and implementing public information programs to ensure that the media and public are aware of DEA objectives, …
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Ocean County Health Department inspections for the week
As inspections of restaurants, eateries, grocers and food suppliers are conducted, the Ocean County Health Department posts the inspection results to its website. The list of recent inspections can be found here. According to the county health department, an inspection could result in a Satisfactory, Conditional Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory rating. Here is the health department's explanation of the ratings: Click here for an archive of recent inspections.
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8:53 am on Sunday, April 28, 2013
MORNING JOE will be broadcasting on Monday morning from Asbury and Seaside Heights (MSNBC-TV) and Christie will be on the show (PHOTO OPP). Let them know what is really going on and the massaive confusion because of the maps. No one in the news is talking about what is really happening here. Bring signs: ==> House-raising mandates and high insurance rates! FEMA gets an "F" ==> Still homeless … more ›