Mt. Olive Health Department

11/04/2025

Free (Spanish Speaking) Food Handler Course- 11/10/25 (6:00 pm-7:30pm). This program is a basic food safety course for food handlers. Registration is required. Click Here to Register: https://us-west-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=office.com&u=aHR0cHM6Ly9mb3Jtcy5vZmZpY2UuY29tL3IvQzZVd1A3bnYwRQ==&p=m&i=NThlNjc2MGFhZjA3OGMxNGY5YjI4M2Jj&t=WEphY2p1cHcySmkva2FocVFxQkJFOXFxdDdmM1FwWlFhYmJ5bXVuZG9Gcz0=&h=ac58e7ee77b4422096bc8c3a310965d4&s=AVNPUEhUT0NFTkNSWVBUSVYvUV1qvF9m7JL2X76scF7pOPJ9Q3LCglhvGurAQ1BtHA

11/02/2025

Township of Mount Olive Health Department scores a Dual Victory! PHAB Pathways Acknowledgment secured. Health Officer, Derrick Webb, named 2025 Health Officer of the Year!
We are thrilled to announce that the Mount Olive Township Health Department was honored by the New Jersey Public Health Association (NJPHA) for achieving Pathways Acknowledgment from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). This prestigious recognition highlights our excellence in public health practice, accountability, and community service.
Also, congratulations to our Health Officer, Derrick T. Webb, MPH, CPM, who was recently honored as the 2025 Health Officer of the Year by the New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association (NJLBHA).
The collective dedication and successful collaboration of the Mount Olive Health Department continue to significantly advance our mission and elevate our positive impact across New Jersey. These remarkable achievements reflect our steadfast commitment to improving population health, strengthening community partnerships, and prioritizing the well-being of every resident.

10/31/2025

No one CARES more about your health than the Mount Olive Health Department! Happy Halloween 🎃

10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Please help us share this information on upcoming NJSNAP benefits.

10/28/2025

To our neighbors facing uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits and additional stressors with the ongoing government shutdown:
NJ 211 is here for you.

If you or a loved one is looking for food insecurity assistance:

✅ Visit nj211.org
✅ Enter your ZIP code
✅ Search “food pantry” on the homepage

🖥️For Resources for NJ SNAP residents, click on the top yellow banner of our website's homepage or visit https://nj211.org/njsnap

Our information and referral organization remains open and available to find resources; no matter when you need us, we'll be there.

10/26/2025

Symptoms of rabies in animals include drooling, aggression, and seizures. Contact your local health department if you think you have been in contact with an animal that has rabies. Learn more: bit.ly/njdohrabies

10/25/2025

Free Child Health Clinic- Full physical exam, childhood vaccines, sports physicals, flu vaccines

When: Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Where: 204 Flanders-Drakestown Rd, Budd Lake, NJ 07828

Who: Open to residents, birth to 18 years, of Mt Olive, Netcong, Mine Hill, Wharton, Mount Arlington, Mountain Lakes

How: Registration is required- Contact the Mt. Olive public health nurse to register (862-419-4119 or 862-419-412

10/24/2025

Please use and share these valuable resources for food access. We will continue to post additional updates as resources become available. Food Access is most critical at this time.
🔗 For more information and resources:https://cfbnj.org/find-foods-services/

10/21/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Early Detection Saves Lives!

10/21/2025

Have you been bitten by or come in direct contact with a bat? Take these steps to protect yourself from rabies. Learn more: bit.ly/njdohrabies