Cancer: Thriving & Surviving Workshop
The free six-week workshop will be held virtually, starting Sept. 29. Pre-registration required.
09/24/2020 3:31 PM
September Is National Preparedness Month
Pre-Planning can help ease the impact of a future crisis, especially during COVID-19
09/17/2020 5:13 PM
COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing will be Held on Thursdays Through the End of September
08/25/2020 10:51 AM
Preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias
Residents are encouraged to Stock Up on Basic Supplies and be prepared to Shelter-In-Place for up to 72 Hours
08/03/2020 5:39 PM
Next Date for COVID-19 Testing is Aug. 6
No prescription required.
07/31/2020 11:36 AM
COVID-19 Testing Available on July 16
No Physician Script Required
07/10/2020 2:10 PM
Namitha Reddy, MD, MPH, Director and Health Officer
| Phone: | 908-231-7155 |
| After Hours: | For emergencies, dial 9-1-1 |
| Fax: | 908-704-8042 |
| Mail: | 27 Warren Street, P.O. Box 3000 Somerville, NJ 08876 |
| Email: | HealthDept@co.somerset.nj.us |
| Directions to Somerset County Department of Health | |
Residents can call 908-231-7111 for a daily automated reading of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) case count in Somerset County, New Jersey.
| COVID-19 Cases | Total Deaths | ||
| Somerset County* | 5,327** | 504 | |
| New Jersey | 205,275** | 14,335 | |
| United States | 7,168,077** | 205,372 | |
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*All 21 municipalities **Includes both confirmed cases and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. Presumptive positive cases tested positive at a state or commercial laboratory and are waiting for confirmatory testing by the CDC. As of 9/30/20, 2pm |
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Seasonal Flu
The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an annual flu shot. Click below for more information on the seasonal flu, ways to prevent the flu, and where to get flu shots in your area!
- The Benefits of the Seasonal Flu Shot During COVID-19
- CDC Preventative Steps
- 3 Actions to Fight Flu
- 3 Actions to Fight Flu – Spanish
- To find a flu vaccine in your area, click here!
Freeholder Director Robinson response to Coronavirus COVID-19
Health Director Reddy gives background on the Coronavirus COVID-19
The Somerset County Department of Health is dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles and a safe environment through effective leadership in public health, comprehensive planning, development of proactive community partnerships and a continued commitment to public health service. Additionally, SCDOH is the lead agency responsible for countywide Public Health emergency planning and response activities.
SCDOH provides essential public health services to our contract communities including:
- Public Health Administration
- Health Education
- Consumer Health
- Public Health Nursing
- Communicable Disease Control and Prevention
- Maternal and Child Health
- Adult Health Programs
SCDOH also provides and supports essential services throughout the County and the region, including:
- Public Health Emergency Preparedness
- Environmental Health
- Regional Chronic Disease Coalition
- TB Control
Who We Serve:
The Somerset County Department of Health serves as the Health Department to our contracted communities:
- Bedminster (including Pluckemin, Pottersville)
- Bound Brook
- Far Hills
- Franklin (including East Millstone, Franklin Park, Kingston, Middlebush, Griggstown, Little Rocky Hill, Somerset, Zarephath)
- Manville
- North Plainfield
- Raritan
- Somerville
- South Bound Brook
If you live in any other township, please contact your local health department.