SPRING REQUIRES VIGILANCE TO AVOID CONTRACTING RABIES Salem County saw a decline in the number of positive rabies cases in 2017 and fewer residents needing treatment for possible exposure to the rabies virus, according to the Salem County Department of Health and...

ng>May 2018 These low impact exercises are great for a beginner, senior or disabled individual. The exercise program is part of the We Can! campaign to encourage residents with special needs to participate. Caregivers and support staff are welcomed to attend. If a...

June, 2018 A free community training session on the use of NARCAN to save a life from drug overdose is being offered by the Salem County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Drug and Alcohol Services, in partnership with Sharptown United Methodist...

Salem County Department of Health and Human Services & Municipal Alliance Present: Technology Dependence, By Kriger Consulting. Focusing on pre-teen use & the link between behavioral and substance issues. Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Location:...

“PANTRY STRETCHER” FOOD BOXES DELIVERED TO RESIDENTS The Salem County Office on Aging and Disabilities in the Department of Health and Human Services launched a pilot program this holiday season to deliver boxes of non-perishable food to residents who need help...

NJ raised the age to 21 for purchasing tobacco products and electronic smoking devices – #NJ21TobaccoLaw on social...

November 27, 2017 from 6 - 8 PM A free community training session on the use of NARCAN to save a life from drug overdose is being offered by the Salem County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Drug and Alcohol Services. The free training will be held...

On November 15, four volunteer groups under the umbrella of the Salem County Department of Health and Human Services and the Salem County Sheriff’s Office will take part in an emergency shelter training and full shelter set-up exercise.    Salem County’s Medical...

The Salem County Department of Health and Human Services announces the addition of  a meditation garden at Salem County Recreation Park in Oldmans Township. The meditation garden is located in a quiet area of the park just off of the walking path. Beautiful redwood...

On October 6th, more than 7,000 door hangers will be distributed to Salem County households as part of “Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day.” The Salem County Office of Alcohol and Drug Services is working with Municipal Alliance partners, 10 school districts, and volunteers...