Long Beach Island Health Department

10/24/2025

that child pedestrian injuries are more likely to happen on Halloween than any other day of the year? Follow these tips to keep your children safe this Halloween! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TS8mf1

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/

09/22/2025

September is National Preparedness Month!

Please join the Department of Human Services and the Office of Disability Services at Ocean County College for a Disaster Preparedness webinar.

This training will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. The training will be eligible for 2 DRCC credits.

To register, please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DisasterPreparedness2025

09/16/2025

This Friday will be the first walk, and it is going to be a beautiful day!

“Take the steps to better your mental and physical health,” the Long Beach Island Health Department encourages. Join the department for a 1.5-mile community “walk for wellness” on Friday, Sept. 19; Friday, Oct. 17; or Friday, Nov 21. All are welcome, and participation is free. The walks will...

09/03/2025

UPCOMING EVENT:

"Walk for Wellness"🚶‍♂️
See the picture below for details!

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

September is National Fruits and Veggies Month. Every time you eat, have a plant! Diets that are high in fruits and veggies can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Learn more: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate

09/03/2025

Helping your kids have a healthy school year is the key to a successful school year! Follow these tips to help your children and others have a safe and healthy year at school!

07/24/2025

Where to check your pets for ticks!

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/places-to-look-for-ticks-on-dog/
If you find a tick, remove it immediately using tweezers or a tick puller with slow, steady pressure. Try not to squish the tick while you’re removing it, and be sure to get the entire tick, including its head. Kill the tick in rubbing alcohol before disposing of it.
Do not squish it between your fingers, as infectious diseases may enter through small cuts or breaks in your skin. Wearing disposable rubber gloves while removing ticks and then washing your hands following removal can limit your exposure to diseases. Dispose of ticks in your household garbage after killing them with alcohol.

07/08/2025

What happens when you stop smoking?