New Jersey Department of Health Cautions Public to Stay Indoors, Take Precautions As Wildfire Smoke Causes Poor Air Quality

As smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires continues to drift across the state and region causing unhealthy air quality levels and hazy skies, New Jersey Department of Health advises the public to limit outdoor exposure and to take steps to protect their health. 

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NJ Health Officials Report Typical Seasonal Uptick of Cyclosporiasis Cases, No Outbreaks Amid Multistate Cyclosporiasis Activity

As several states report increases in cyclosporiasis cases, a gastrointestinal illness linked to contaminated fresh produce, New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is reassuring residents that New Jersey has not seen an atypical increase in cases this season. NJDOH continues to closely monitor the situation and is urging residents to take simple food safety precautions to reduce their risk of illness.

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New Jersey Department of Health Encourages Residents to Take Heat Safety Precautions During Heat Wave

With another heat wave bringing dangerously hot weather to New Jersey, State health officials urge residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths. All eligible New Jerseyans are also encouraged to donate blood amid a critical shortage of blood products in the state.

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ICYMI:NJMIHIA Convenes Doulas and Birth Workers from Across New Jersey for The Village Moves Forward Doula Town Hall

The New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (NJMIHIA) convened doulas, birth workers, community leaders, and maternal health advocates from across the state on July 9 for The Village Moves Forward, a statewide Doula Town Hall focused on strengthening collaboration, advancing birth equity, and supporting healthier outcomes for New Jersey families.
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