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Preserving the Legacy of 2000-2003 Health Services |
The Board of Health is responsible for the administration and enforcement of
all health ordinances of the Township and for adopting rules, regulations, and
ordinances designed to promote and protect the health, safety, and general
welfare of the residents.
In Long Hill Township, the Municipal Clerk is the Registrar of Vital Statistics. Long Hill Township contracts its day-to-day Board of Health functions to the Madison Health District. The Health Official is Ben Samara at 973-593-3083. He generally is available in Long Hill on Monday, and may be contacted directly for these routine services. Run your mouse over the highlights for details about each item.
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The Board of Health also contracts with the
Somerset Visiting Nurses for a number of services.
They can be reached at 908-766-0180. The services they provide to the Township include:
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A discount prescription drug program is offered by Morris County to low-income residents with no other prescription drug insurance. Details. Additional Morris County health resources are also available. These include food stamps, job training and Medicaid. Visit the Morris County Health website. A superb list of links to other governmental health resources is available on the Madison website. We thank them for letting us use it. ANTHRAX information is on the NJ Health Department Home Page and the CDC bioterrorism webpage | ||||||||||
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| Board of Health | ||
| Mead Briggs, Chairman Jerry Aroneo Chris Collins Dr. Robert Gasalberti |
Michael Mazzucco Brett Trout George Vitureira |
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| Meetings: As required. Contact the Board of Health Secretary at 908-647-8000 ext. 215 | ||
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Conduct on-site Retail Food Establishment inspection and surveillance program based upon State Laws and regulations, including Chapter 12 of the State Sanitary Code and local ordinances. This inspection and surveillance program includes annual inspections of all restaurants, food markets, taverns, liquor store, roadside stands, catering kitchens, industrial kitchens, private clubs, and non-profit kitchens. The comprehensive surveillance program includes initiating appropriate enforcement action to secure compliance with State law and local ordinances, assisting the State Health Department with follow-up of food-borne illnesses, collecting food samples and providing for laboratory analysis of any food suspected of being associated with a food-borne illness, assisting the State Health Department in conducting recalls of foods found to be contaminated, embargoing all food known or suspected of being adulterated or unwholesome, and supervise the destruction of all adulterated or unwholesome food. |
Whenever a child is determined to have an elevated blood lead level or lead toxicity, an environmental investigation is conducted to identify lead sources in the child's environment. If the results of the environmental investigation reveal any loose paint, a determination of lead content of the painted surface in the suspected areas is made by the Health Officer. If the paint in the suspected areas is found to be leaded, the Health Officer monitors the safe removal of the leaded paint. This is done according to the procedures found in N.J.A.C. 8:51-5, Standards for Repair on Premises Containing Lead Paint. |
Chapter 9 of the State Sanitary Code requires a sanitation and safety program at public bathing places. Public bathing places include swimming pools, lakes and spas. Each bathing place is inspected at least twice per year. Follow-up inspections and enforcement actions are conducted as necessary. Water quality monitoring is performed throughout the bathing season. Infectious disease outbreak investigations and consumer complaint investigations are conducted as necessary. |
To prevent disease outbreaks within the animal population, all pet shops, pounds and kennels are inspected annually. The Health Department is also responsible for investigating infectious disease outbreaks involving these facilities. |
The Sanitarian will advise you about the specific procedures and inspections required for a private water and/or septic system. |
The Health Officer investigates all animal bite incidents. The offending animal's records are reviewed, it is placed on quarantine and released ten days later. If the animal has been euthanized, it is transported to the State Health Department Laboratory in Trenton for analysis. If the dead animal is found to be positive for rabies, the Health Department will notify everyone who has been exposed to this animal. A Rabies Post-exposure Report must be completed for each person or animal who has been exposed to the rabid animal. |
The public health nuisance abatement program is based upon various State laws and local ordinances. It includes the investigation, monitoring and abatement of health nuisances such as: noise, noxious odors, weed overgrowth, water pollution, solid waste, property maintenance, improper storage of garbage and garbage receptacles, improper storage of firewood, pest control, animal control, and dumping of solid waste. The health nuisance investigation entails a phone conversation or personal interview with the complainant, repeated visits to the site of the violation, issuance of a violation letter to the responsible party, and follow-up legal action when needed. |
The Health Officer provides follow up investigations and general assistance to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and Energy. These investigations and assistance can involve chemical spills and releases, underground storage tank installations, air pollution, solid waste dumping, cancer clusters, ground water pollution, and stream pollution. |
Alliance Breast Center, Morristown Corvas, Morristown Radiology Center at Harding, Mt. Kemball Ave., Harding. |
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To prevent the incidence of disease by influenza in the elderly and the chronically-at-risk individuals, flu shots are administered seasonally. There is no charge to people 60 years and older. |
This service targets the infant through kindergarten population. Child Health Conferences are professional services offered to children whose parents may not otherwise have this service available. This service includes a physical examination, evaluation of growth and development, immunizations, hemoglobin and tuberculin screenings, nutritional guidance, referral, instruction in safety and parenting, and community resource information. Through state and municipal funding, these services are provided at no cost to the client in an effort to provide safe and healthy children and families. The service is offered once a month at the Liberty Corner First Aid Squad Building. See Calendar. Educational hand-outs and instruction are also available. Following the clinic, precise recording procedures are maintained to meet state statutes regarding immunizations and visits. Call 908-766-0180 for an appointment. |
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To protect the health of residents from epidemic proportion of communicable diseases, the nurses audit age-level-appropriate vaccinations and immunizations for pre-school, day care and school-age populations at their centers and schools. This service requires on-site visits to public and private institutions. Education is also a major component to providers to be certain that they are aware of current State requirements. Documentation of the findings is forwarded to the State Health Department. |
To provide for the safety and optimal health of the residents, we investigate cases of communicable diseases to determine the extent of its spread. We must also ensure that proper treatment was received and measures were taken so that the public is not at risk as a result of the contagion. Reports are sent from laboratories and are then routed to doctors, local health departments, and the State Health Department. Education is also provided to the public and health-care providers regarding the management of communicable diseases. |
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