Long Beach Island Health Department

02/03/2026

FREE HEART HEALTH SCREENING AVAILABLE ALL MONTH LONG:

"February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing and treating heart disease – the leading cause of death in the nation." - American Heart Association

Controlling your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar is one way to prevent heart disease!

Take control of your health today by receiving a free screening at our office:
2119 Long Beach Blvd. 1st floor Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

Call to schedule a free screening today! (609)-492-1212
By Appointment Only.

01/27/2026

UPDATE: This afternoon's program at the Library in Surf City is canceled. Visit our website for a list of upcoming programs and events! https://lbihealth.com/special-events-and-programs/

01/23/2026

UPCOMING PROGRAM:
Eat Well, Live Better: Practical Strategies for Everyday Nutrition
Thursday, January 29th
@ St. Francis Community Center's Senior Lounge

8:45am - 9:45am OR 10:00am -11:00am
You may attend either time.
To register, call our office 609-492-1212.

In partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, speaker Tonja Werkman will be presenting an insightful presentation that explores the vital connection between our daily food choices and our physical and mental vitality.

Together, we will move beyond the cycle of restrictive dieting to focus on nutrient density, portion mindfulness, and the simple joy of whole foods.

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

Our annual Heart Health Bingo will be February 24th at 2pm at the library in Surf City.

Prizes include pulse oximeter, floor scale, and blood pressure machine.

Hope to see some new and returning friendly faces!

To register, call 609-494-2480

01/15/2026

Mark your calendars!! Walk for Wellness is back with more dates! See the flyer below for more details.

Online waiver can be found here:https://lbihealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lbt-waiver-form.pdf

Don't forget to check out all our upcoming programs on our website: https://lbihealth.com/special-events-and-programs/

01/05/2026

UPCOMING PROGRAM:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27TH 2PM

Our next program at the Surf City Library will be focusing on Medication Misuse Prevention.

We will be discussing how to store, administer, and dispose prescription medications safely.

Everyone who attends the program will receive a kit to take home, which includes a drug disposal pouch, a pill organizer; fact cards on the topics that are discussed, medical history card for the fridge, and window alert sticker. A big thank you to our local Ocean County DART Prevention Coalition for giving us the opportunity to provide these kits to our attendees!

Don't forget to register!
Visit: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/
OR
Call: 609-494-2480

12/05/2025

Reminder, this Saturday is the free rabies clinic at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex-260 E Bay Avenue, Manahawkin.

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.