Free DisABILITY Services Fair - Oct. 6
People with disabilities, their caregivers, family members, friends and the general public are invited to attend this free program.
08/15/2018
Local Clinics Offer Flu Shots
Fight the flu! Find out where your local clinic is located and get your flu shot.
09/19/2018 2:38 PM
September Is ‘National Preparedness Month’
Learn how to plan for an emergency and protect your family.
09/14/2018 9:24 AM
Top Rankings in Multiple Areas for Somerset County
Somerset County has been named No. 1 in New Jersey for livability, health, families and outdoor activities.
07/30/2018
How to Deal With Hot Summer Days
Try to stay hydrated and as cool as possible during this heatwave.
06/30/2018 11:27 AM
Paul Masaba, MD., 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
Community Comments Requested on the Draft Community Health Assessment for Somerset County
Infant Health 
Safe Infant Sleep App! Click the link below to download the FREE SIDS Info App!
What We Do:
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
- Environmental 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)
- Far Hills
- Franklin (including East Millstone, Franklin Park, Kingston, Middlebush, Griggstown, Little Rocky Hill, Somerset, Zarephath)
- Manville
- North Plainfield
- Raritan
- Somerville
If you live in any other township, please contact your local health department.