Health

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed August 2025 as Overdose Awareness Month in Monmouth County to highlight the devastating impact of overdose deaths and the importance of ending the stigma associated with substance use disorder during the Commissioners Workshop Meeting on Aug. 14.

TRENTON – Acting Governor Way today signed two bills protecting individuals seeking addiction treatment from being misled, exploited, or referred for profit. These measures strengthen accountability within the substance use treatment industry, supporting patients in making informed choices and ensuring that care decisions are driven by clinical need rather than financial gain.

The Veterans Administration outpatient clinic in Toms River is one step closer to being named in honor of World War II hero, and Toms River resident, Leonard “Bud” Lomell following a vote by the U.S. Senate to adopt a resolution ordering the naming.

First Lady Tammy Murphy and Governor Phil Murphy joined representatives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Authority (MIHIA); state and local government officials; and health care, community, and faith leaders to break ground on the first-of-its-kind Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) in Trenton.

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is alerting residents about a confirmed case of measles. Individuals – especially parents, guardians, health care providers, and caregivers – are urged to be aware of the symptoms of this highly contagious virus and to ensure they are up to date with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shots.

TRENTON – Human Services today announced that the 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams (MCORTs) are now operational. MCORTs are a voluntary service available statewide to individuals ages 18 years and older in non-life-threatening situations who have contacted the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

PLAINFIELD – First Lady Tammy Murphy today hosted a Nurture NJ Family Festival at Plainfield High School, connecting hundreds families with essential resources form state, county, and local partners. Since 2019, these festivals have provided services to more than 15,000 families across New Jersey – offering support for expectant and new moms, health care, housing support, food assistance, child care and more.

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the County has been selected to pilot the Suicide Fatality Review Team (SFRT) in New Jersey, an initiative that will seek to provide insights surrounding suicide deaths.

According to The Asbury Park Press, Healthgrades has named the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation.

According to Patch.com, the Ocean County Health Department and the Brick Township Schools are looking for Brick Township residents to participate in a survey that aims to "gather data about the strengths, ideas, and needs of people living in Ocean County.