'BOBO Fridays' Food Drive Continues Aug. 17
Your donation of a canned or boxed food item will help the Food Bank Network meet its growing demand.
08/13/2018
Rabid Raccoon Reported in Franklin Township
Anyone who sees an animal acting strangely should stay away and call the local police department or local health department.
08/07/2018
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
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts from Somerset County
You can get free email or text alerts in the event of inclement weather that affects county roads, programs or services.
06/22/2018
Health Department Steps Up 'Fight the Bite!' Campaign
Vector-borne illnesses are on the rise nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
06/19/2018
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
Summer Health
Stay healthy this summer! Check out these links for some great information!
- Extreme Heat
- Staying Healthy at Animal Exhibits
- Clean Hands & Outdoor Events
- Healthy Swimming
- Fight the Bite!
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 .