Next Board of Health Meeting 
May 21, 7:30pm 
Madison Civic Center

Mold Awareness Information and Classes
Mold has always been a concern of residents throughout the years and now, post Sandy and Irene, the need to address the issue and educate the public is greater than ever.  The New Jersey Department of Health and UMDNJ School of Public Health have worked together to provide classes throughout the State (click for flyer) for interested residents as well as a downloadable guide (click highlighted section).

Go GREEN for SPRING...
Spring brings nicer weather, flowers, and the feeling of renewed energy...Many times it also brings the desire to clean up and clean out.  Click to download a Easy, Green Guide to Spring Cleaning and for some basic household Spring Cleaning Tips....

Women’s Health Screening Wednesday, May 15, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Open to all women 18 and over who live in town including nannies and other household employees and those without health insurance coverage. 
Comprehensive check up for women: manual breast and pelvic exams, colo-rectal exams, blood pressure checks and education on the technique of monthly breast self-examination. Dr. Rohini Jobanputra will determine with each woman if a Pap test is advisable. 

Appointments are necessary and may be made by calling 973-593-3079 ext.1 beginning on April 18. There may be a $25.00 fee for the Pap test for Madison residents if they are under age 65

Adult Health Screening  Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8 a.m.
Open to all adult residents
Screening includes: CMP (comprehensive metabolic profile blood analysis), Blood pressure checks, information on cholesterol and diet, information on fitness and preventing osteoporosis.

Pre-Registration required: Call 973-593-3079 ext. 1 on weekdays from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. beginning Thursday, May 9. Madison residents are charged a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for the CMP blood test. Participants should have their physician’s name, address and telephone number when they call.

Men’s Cancer Screening  Monday, June 3, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
Men aged 50 or older, African-Americans or sons of men with prostate cancer are especially advised to come. Screening includes: Testicular, prostate, and colo-rectal examinations. Yearly check-ups are recommended for all men.

Pre-Registration required - see information above

2013 Animal Census for Licensed Dogs and Cats will begin in May!

Please click here to read an important reminder from the Madison Health Department on the Animal Census to be conducted over the summer and potential fines for any unlicensed animals.

Public Health – Great Return on Investment

Supporting investment in evidence-based public health programs will result in healthier communities and reduced cost in treating diseases. Investing just $10 per person each year in community-based public health activities could save more than $16 billion within five years. Many lives are saved thanks to vaccines and investments in public health systems coincide with improvements in health, especially in children’s health.

Good health doesn’t happen by chance. Good health is shaped and nurtured — it’s connected to the environments in which we live, work and play.  Public health has a role in all of our lives. It’s tied to the resources available in our communities; and research shows that it’s undoubtedly linked to a person’s access to health care. These are the intersections where you find public health and prevention.

Click here to go to blog on the value of public health to our communities.

Click here to see a video on Public Health's Return on your Investment.

Annual Report of the Madison Health Department
The Madison Health Department has released it's 2012 Annual Report.  Anyone interested in viewing it can click here. 

Immunization Clinics for underinsured or uninsured children:
2nd Tuesday of each month by appointment only.  Call 973-593-3079x9

2013 Health Department Fee Schedule
Effective January 1, 2013 the following fee schedule will be in effect.
http://www.rosenet.org/uploads/10/2013_fees.pdf

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is Peaking!  Take Action!

Check out MAASA

The Madison Alliance Addressing Substance Abuse, is a community-based coalition dedicated to preventing and reducing the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. They have a special focus on children and adolescents and it is our goal to promote a drug and alcohol-free environment for them and to encourage responsible use by adults.  The always enjoy public input and participation.  To learn more about MAASA click on their webpage: http://www.maasa.org/maasa/, follow them on twitter @maasa_online, and/or like them on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/MadisonAllianceAddressingSubstanceAbuse?fref=ts

Preparing for Emergencies: 

Check out the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services website for what you can do to prepare your home and family for an emergency situation. Click the link below to learn how to make an emergency plan, get an emergency kit, stay safe from infectious diseases, prepare for severe weather events like hurricanes and extreme heat and much more.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/er/index.shtml

Public Health Alerts

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