Long Beach Island Health Department

11/17/2025

Diabetes Health and Wellness Fair
At Southern Ocean Medical Center
November 17th 2025 5-8pm
1140 Rt 72 West, Manahawkin NJ 08050

11/17/2025

THIS FRIDAY JOIN US FOR OUR LAST WALK OF 2025!

Take the steps to better mental and physical health – join in for the Long Beach Island Health Department’s last “Walk for Wellness” of the year on Friday, Nov. 21. The free, 1.5-mile community jaunt will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Cedar Bonnet Island Park, located on Bonnet Island off the south ...

11/17/2025

THIS THURSDAY!

UPCOMING PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY: NOVEMBER 20TH 10AM

The registration for the Stress Management program this month is now open. Register now by calling the library at 609-494-2480 or visiting https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/events?r=range&start=2025-11-20

11/06/2025

Don't forget! Our last walk of our "Walk for Wellness" program will be Friday November 21st at 9:30am! Everyone will receive a raffle ticket for attending.

Winner will be announced! Thank you again to Pyour Core Synergy Hot Yoga for donating a wonderful basket for one lucky individual to win! As the cold windy months approaches it is important to stay active.

AND!!
Thank you to everyone who has attended the last two walks! We had a wonderful time socializing and breaking a sweat to start our day.

11/06/2025

UPCOMING PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY: DECEMBER

Mark your calendars! Our sleep health program will be offered at the library on December 18th at 10am. Register now! See details below. https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/events?r=range&start=2025-11-20

11/06/2025

UPCOMING PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY: NOVEMBER 20TH 10AM

The registration for the Stress Management program this month is now open. Register now by calling the library at 609-494-2480 or visiting https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/events?r=range&start=2025-11-20

11/06/2025

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY:

We will be offering a variety of programs at the at the library in Surf City every month now till May 2026. See the pictures below for the full calendar! The registration for the Stress Management program this month is now open. Register now by calling the library at 609-494-2480 or visiting https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/events?r=range&start=2025-11-20

10/24/2025

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10/24/2025

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!!!!
When: This Saturday, 10/25/2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Harvey Cedars Police Department Lobby (or your local department's collection site)

No questions asked!! Proper disposal helps prevent medication misuse and keeps our community safe.

Together we can make a difference.

10/14/2025

UPCOMING EVENT:
Join us for 1 hour in learning the safe way in storing, administering, and disposing medications to prevent medication misuse and errors.

Each attendee will be given a kit that includes a medication disposal pouch, a pill organizer, fact cards on safe disposal of meds, safe disposal of sharps/needles, and safe medication, and a medical history card for the fridge.

09/30/2025

***dePreventionMonth2025 may be ending, but the conversation shouldn’t stop here. Mental health matters every day. Here are some links to resources and support tools to keep in mind year-round. 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/; SAMHSA Website on Su***de Prevention and Suicidal Behavior: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior; MHANJ's Website Page about Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Su***de Prevention Gatekeeper Training https://www.mhanj.org/question-persuade-refer-qpr/