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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,…
1 yr ago
Tue. September 26, 2023 - 2:08 pm
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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…
1 yr ago
Fri. September 22, 2023 - 1:06 pm
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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…
1 yr ago
Wed. September 20, 2023 - 5:34 pm
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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.…
1 yr ago
Fri. September 15, 2023 - 1:05 pm
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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…
1 yr ago
Tue. September 5, 2023 - 7:08 pm
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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.…
1 yr ago
Wed. August 30, 2023 - 2:03 pm
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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.…
1 yr ago
Wed. August 2, 2023 - 4:10 pm
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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.…
1 yr ago
Wed. July 26, 2023 - 3:41 pm
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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.…
1 yr ago
Wed. July 19, 2023 - 3:53 pm
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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.…
1 yr ago
Thu. July 6, 2023 - 1:19 pm
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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…
1 yr ago
Tue. June 27, 2023 - 2:25 pm
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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…
1 yr ago
Mon. June 26, 2023 - 1:25 pm
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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.
1 yr ago
Thu. June 15, 2023 - 1:27 pm
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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.…
1 yr ago
Thu. June 15, 2023 - 12:48 pm
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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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1 yr ago
Thu. June 8, 2023 - 3:52 pm
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What's in your sunscreen?
There are two kinds of UV rays from the sun that you need protection from: UVA and UVB. UVB light can damage the DNA in the outer layer of our skin, called the epidermis, as well as cause sunburn.…
1 yr ago
Tue. June 6, 2023 - 3:53 pm
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Rutgers Requesting Ticks for Testing
NJ Ticks 4 Science! is a citizen science project organized by the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology. We ask you to submit ticks you come across while living, working,…
1 yr ago
Mon. June 5, 2023 - 8:45 pm
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Free Lead Testing- Household Items
Saturday, June 24, 2023 11:00am-1:00pm 168 Gold Mine Road Mount Olive, NJ The Morris County Division of Public Health in partnership with the Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) will…
1 yr ago
Mon. June 5, 2023 - 6:52 pm
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Atlantic Health Systems Community Health Events - June 2023
Atlantic Health Systems is providing a list of the Community Health Events they are offering for the month of June. The health events touch on many topics including tick borne disease, Alzheimer's,…
1 yr ago
Thu. June 1, 2023 - 1:27 pm
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Opening Burning Guidelines
Opening Burning Guidelines The Washington Township Health Department in conjunction with the Bureau of Fire Prevention would like spread awareness to residents and property owners of the importance…
1 yr ago
Thu. May 25, 2023 - 1:56 pm
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Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
May 22-28, 2023 has been designated as Healthy and Safe Swimming Week to highlight the roles that swimmers, parents, aquatics and beach staff, residential pool owners,…
1 yr ago
Wed. May 24, 2023 - 6:19 pm
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Preventing Noise-induced hearing loss
Hearing plays an essential role in communication, speech and language development, and learning. Even a small amount of hearing loss can have profound, negative effects on speech,…
1 yr ago
Thu. May 18, 2023 - 6:02 pm
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Get a Handle on Food Safety
Is your food establishment up to date on food safety regulations? Learn from your local health department on ways to keep your employees and customers safe.…
1 yr ago
Fri. April 28, 2023 - 7:21 pm
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National Donate Life Month
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives…
1 yr ago
Fri. April 28, 2023 - 7:10 pm
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Washington Township Community Well Testing 2023- 4/22/2023
Brought to you by: Raritan Headwaters 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rock Spring Park, Senior Center Pavilion (near Library), 37 East Springtown Road, Long Valley Thank you for testing your well this year!…
1 yr ago
Fri. April 14, 2023 - 7:52 pm
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