State of New Jersey
Department of Health
Governor Phil Murphy · Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
Improving Health Through Leadership and Innovation
The Department of Health maintains information and statistics on asthma in New Jersey, while resources for people with asthma are available from a number of state agencies and their partners.
The Department of Health improves prevention and control of diabetes in New Jersey by facilitating grant funding for eligible health care organizations that provide diabetes resources to state residents.
The Department of Health helps New Jersey healthcare organizations to meet nationally-recognized best practices and standards for the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke.
State residents who receive renal dialysis may be eligible for financial reimbursement for their formulary-based medications and nutritional supplements.
The Department of Health and other state agencies collect data and provide support services to help residents suffering from other chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Information about genetic services and Department of Health programs for Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington's Disease, and hemophilia.
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.
Commissioner
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
New Jersey is home to over 2,000 licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and medical care facilities. The New Jersey Department of Health works to ensure that citizens receive appropriate levels of care in every regulated facility.
New Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions.
