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Remember to License your Pets
Washington Township would like to remind you to license your pets. Licensing should be completed prior to January 31st to avoid late fees. Licenses may be obtained at the Tax Department in the…
3 mths ago
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Free Rabies Clinic- January 6th, 2024
The Washington Township Health Department will be offering a free rabies clinic to be held at the DPW building located at 54 Rock Road from 9am to 11am on January 6th, 2024.…
3 mths ago
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Managing Mental Health During the Holidays
Looking ahead to holiday gatherings, events and activities may fill you with anticipation and excitement, along with a little angst. You may feel that build-up of anxiety as the holidays approach.…
4 mths ago
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Wellness Tips for Cold Weather
The end of the year is a busy time. On top of that, the seasons are changing (Winter officially begins on December 21), which can affect your physical and mental health.…
4 mths ago
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Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy
Bones play many roles in the body — providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring muscles and storing calcium. While it's important to build strong and healthy bones during childhood and…
4 mths ago
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Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November (November 16, 2023), challenging smokers to give up cigarettes for 24 hours.…
5 mths ago
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Halloween Safety Tips - 2023
Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday, but it's important to prioritize safety. Here are some Halloween safety tips for 2023: Costume Safety:…
6 mths ago
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What to Know About Getting a Mammogram
Mammograms (breast x-rays) are the best tests we have to find breast cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. Talk with your health care provider about when you should get a mammogram.…
6 mths ago
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Last Chance Flu Clinic- October 17th - 3pm to 6pm
Community Vaccine Clinic for Ages 5 thru Adult Washington Township & Green Brook Family Medicine will be providing Flu vaccines for ages 5 years and older COVID Vaccine for 12 yrs and older…
6 mths ago
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AED Awareness and Sports Safety
Each year approximately 23,000 youth suffer from sudden cardiac arrest. According to Parent Heart Watch, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among student-athletes.…
6 mths ago
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Information regarding Mosquito Spraying at Rock Spring Park 9/27/2023
Morris County Division of Mosquito Control Adult Mosquito Control Operation 9/27/23 Due to an increase in adult mosquito populations and disease response, weather permitting,…
6 mths ago
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Community Vaccine Clinic for Ages 5 thru Adult- 9/28/2023
Washington Township & Green Brook Family Medicine will be providing Flu vaccines for ages 5 years and older COVID Vaccine for 12 yrs and older (Pre-registration) Senior Flu Vaccines will be…
7 mths ago
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Protect yourself from COVID-19, Flu, and RSV
It is common to get sick from respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, Flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), especially in the fall and winter. There are actions you can take to protect yourself…
7 mths ago
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Create a Grab and Go Bag for Emergencies
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.…
7 mths ago
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Improve Your Sleep
Adults need 7 or more hours of good-quality sleep on a regular schedule each night. Getting enough sleep isn’t only about total hours of sleep. It’s also important to get good-quality sleep on a…
7 mths ago
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FOOD SAFETY MYTHS AND FACTS
National Food Safety Education Month is in September. It is a great time to educate oneself and others about food safety and about preventing food poisoning.…
7 mths ago
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How to Grill Safely
Barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. But these warm weather events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive.…
8 mths ago
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Rethink Your Drink
Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the American diet. These sweetened liquids include regular soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened waters.…
8 mths ago
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Treating Sunburn
Although it may seem like a temporary condition, sunburn—a result of skin receiving too much exposure from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays—can cause long-lasting damage to the skin.…
9 mths ago
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Mosquito Bite Symptoms and Treatment
When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special mouthpart (proboscis) to suck up blood. As the mosquito is feeding, it injects saliva into your skin.…
9 mths ago
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Free In-Person Medicare counseling by appointment
Morris County SHIP Office NJ State Health Insurance assistance Program 23 Clyde Potts Drive Suite 204 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-784-4900 Free In-Person Medicare counseling by appointment Request…
9 mths ago
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Preventing Heat-related Illness at Summer Camps
Children, especially those who are physically active, are among those individuals at higher-than-average risk for HRI. Between 2017 and 2021, a total of 848 children under the age of 15- years old…
9 mths ago
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Medical Waste Disposal Information
Please find a link here regarding medical waste disposal. Also, a prescription drop box is located in the Police Department lobby for our residents convenience.
10 mths ago
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Summer and Pets
Summer heat can be dangerous for your family pets. Follow these steps to help ensure your pet stays safe this summer. Don’t leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a few minutes.…
10 mths ago
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Update - CDC Smoke Alert
ALERT MORRIS: The smoke wafting through Morris County is blowing in from wildfires in Canada and impacting air quality throughout the Northeast. Morris County OEM asks residents to remain vigilant…
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10 mths ago
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