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Have general questions about COVID-19?
The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the public on COVID-19:
Call: 2-1-1
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Visit https://covid19.nj.gov/ or nj.gov/health for additional information

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NJ Responds to Coronavirus Outbreak
Social Distancing Executive Order

Call 2-1-1 for information on resources in your area.

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Visit VapeFactsNJ.com for Information on E-cigs/Vaping.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Appropriating $9.5 Million for Family Planning Services

January 2, 2020

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Medical Aid in Dying Act

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The Facts About E-Cigarettes and Vaping

Women who are pregnant, youth, young adults, or adults who are not currently using tobacco products should not start vaping or using e-cigarettes.

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#KnowLead

More than 191,000 children under 17 were screened for lead in 2018.

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Contact the NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program at: 609-292-0424

More Than 72,000 Residents Now Served By Medicinal Marijuana
55,000+ New Patients During Murphy Administration

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Visit the NJDOH Maternal Data Center

Visit the NJDOH Maternal Data Center

The Department is committed to using research, data, and state-wide outreach collaboratives to end preventable morbidity.

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First Responders Who Volunteered on 9/11 Entitled to Benefits

First Responders Who Volunteered on 9/11 Entitled to Benefits

Under previously existing law, first responders and firefighters had the burden of proving causation for their illnesses.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 Testing Reported to New Jersey Department of Health
As of 1:30pm ET, March 29

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub

Positive‡ 13386
Deaths 161

Negative Results*

 22216

Department of Health COVID-19 home page >

‡ Includes deaths and results reported by state, commercial and medical center laboratories
* This figure includes data reported to the state by the state lab plus seven private laboratory entities, representing about 95 percent of private testing capacity in New Jersey.

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Childhood Vaccines, Checkups, and COVID-19
 
Providers may not be able to provide well-child visits & immunizations for all patients at this time. If a practice can provide only limited well-child visits, they should prioritize newborn care and vaccination of infants and young children (through 24 months of age) when possible.
 
What You Need to Know About Mercury-Containing Flooring in NJ Schools

Some New Jersey schools have flooring, once commonly installed in gymnasiums and all-purpose rooms, that may contain mercury.

Information for Parents

Guidance for Schools and Environmental Professionals

Healthy New Jersey 2030 Topic Areas Established

Healthy New Jersey 2030 Topic Areas have been established. They include Access to Quality Care, Healthy Communities, Healthy Families, and Healthy Living.

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Flu activity is widespread throughout the state.

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Baby Be Well App

The Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School's Baby Be Well app was designed to help families keep their infants safe throughout the first year of life! 

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What You Need to Know About Hepatitis A

NJDOH has identified an increase in the number of HAV cases among persons reporting homelessness, drug use, Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and recent incarceration.

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Ambulatory Care Facilities

The Department now accepts secure, online payments. Assessments can now be paid via Electronic Check or Credit Card. This new, easy option frees up time to care for patients.
• Create an Account
• Submit Credit Card or E-Check Payment
• Pay via automatic ACH withdrawal

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How to find vital records

Birth, death, and marriage records available.

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Find nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

How to find a healthcare facility

Find nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

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Harm Reduction Centers

Harm Reduction Centers

Syringe access and needle exchange programs help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

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Find HIV and STD testing, PrEP, and other services.

Get Tested

Find HIV and STD testing, PrEP, and other services.

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Meet NJSHAD

Meet NJSHAD

NJSHAD provides access to public health datasets on the health of New Jerseyans. 

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In The News

Governor Murphy Suspends All Elective Surgeries, Invasive Procedures to Preserve Essential Equipment and Hospital Capacity

The Governor’s Executive Order applies to all medical and dental operations that can be delayed without undue risk to the current or future health of the patient.
 

Murphy Administration Sends Letter Directing Commercial Laboratories to Report All COVID-19 Test Results to the Department of Health

As testing expands throughout the State of New Jersey, it is vital that the State has access to the most accurate and up-to-date COVID-19 test results.

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AG Grewal, DOH Commissioner Persichilli Announce Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Safely Evaluating Patients for COVID-19
 
Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and respiratory care therapists are advised to follow best practices set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health when treating patients for COVID-19-related concerns or symptoms.
 

Murphy Administration Announces Waiver of Fees for COVID-19 Testing Services For Uninsured

The Murphy Administration required hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to waive patient fees for testing and related diagnostic services for those who lack health insurance.

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Governor Murphy Announces Departmental Actions to Expand Access to Telehealth and Tele-Mental Health Services in Response to COVID-19

The Governor directed departments to identify opportunities to support broader access and departments have identified opportunities to do so, including the waiving of co-pays, allowing the use of telephonic telehealth and tele-mental health services, allowing patients to use services from the comfort of their own homes, and increasing flexibility in the technological platforms used to deliver services and more.

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access and Expedite Licensure of Out-of-State Professionals

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to expand access to telehealth services and to allow professional and occupational licensing board to expedite licensure of out-of-state professionals.

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Governor Murphy Announces Aggressive Social Distancing Measures to Mitigate Further Spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey
El gobernador Murphy anuncia medidas agresivas de distanciamiento social para mitigar la propagación de COVID-19 en Nueva Jersey

The executive order takes effect immediately.

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Governor Murphy Declares State of Emergency, Public Health Emergency to Strengthen State Preparedness to Contain the Spread of COVID-19

The declaration tasks the State Director of Emergency Management and Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, Colonel Patrick Callahan, in conjunction with New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner, Judith Persichilli, to oversee the implementation of the State Emergency Operations plan and generally direct the State’s emergency response.

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