Health Department

The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is a public health agency serving Ocean County, New Jersey. Working in partnership with the community, it aims to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, protect the environment, and provide equitable, high-quality public health services. Its programs cover communicable and chronic diseases, health education and preparedness, immunizations, maternal and child health, WIC, early intervention, and childhood lead prevention. Environmental health services include restaurant inspections, water reports, well testing, and guidance for food businesses. The department also shares public health information, community assessments, health reports, and resources on topics such as school immunizations and beach and water conditions.

OCHD provides animal shelter and adoption services, with dogs, cats, and kittens available to meet prospective adopters. Adoption fees include spaying or neutering, microchipping, age-appropriate vaccinations, and a veterinary health exam. Other offerings include overdose response resources, needle disposal information, public records assistance, and health education and screening programs.