Township of Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Township Health Department performs many different functions. There is a child health clinic, different health education programs, rabies education programs and follow-up on rabies exposures, restaurant inspections, water and other environmental testing, public swimming pool inspections and general health complaints.

In addition, the Registrar of Vital Statistics (records birth, deaths and marriages) is located in the Health Office. Please visit the Health Office for these services.

Important Phone Numbers:

Health Department	369-5652
Hillsborough Police	369-4323
St. Hubert's Giralda	526-3330

Health Officer:	Dr. Glen Belnay	369-4313
Social Services Director:	Tom Ormosi	369-4313

Swine Flu Information
Click here for facts and prevention from Congressman Leonard Lance

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Planning
Underway in Somerset County
Click here for more information.

Click here for the latest update from the Township Health Dept.

MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION LICENSE

YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FIRST TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION LICENSE. IN ADDITION, ONCE THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED THERE IS A 72-HOUR WAITING PERIOD PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE.

Click here to download the "Instruction For Applying For A Marriage or Civil Union License" document in Adobe Acrobat format.

Food Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts

Please click here for a complete list of food products which have been recalled, withdrawn or alerts posted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

*FREE* Upcoming Local Clinics  *NEW*

Date

Time

Brief Description

Location

   Addt'l         Information

10/13/09
2 - 4 pm

2009 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic

Hillsborough Municipal Complex
Hillsborough & Millstone Borough Adult Residents
-- All Adults Age 18 and over (Pregnant Women must be vaccinated at their Physician's office. We cannot vaccinate children or pregnant women due to liability constraints).

Free to Medicare Part B Members with Card.

All other adults $20/Fee.

These clinics are tentatively scheduled, and may be canceled any time depending upon flu vaccine availability.

10/08/09
5 - 7 pm
2009 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic
Hillsborough Municipal Complex
See Above.

10/01/09
5 - 7 pm
2009 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic
Hillsborough Municipal Complex
See Above.

08/29/09
Per Scheduled
Time
Stroke Prevention:
Receive a FREE Carotid Artery Screening
Princeton HealthCare System
281 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ

www.princetonhcs.org

(609) 921-7223
ext. 214

06/16/09
6pm
Health Fair

Patriots Statium
www.SomersetPatriots.com

No Registration Required

06/03/09
8:30-9:30am
Nutrition and Health Hike
Somerset Medical Center
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events

Register Online or
Call:
(908) 595-2345

05/27/09
9am - 1pm
Unemployment Stress Reduction
Somerset Medical Center
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events

Register Online or
Call:
(908) 203-6234

05/22/09
1pm- 4pm
Stroke Screenings:
Reduce Risk of Stroke
Somerset Medical Center
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events

Register Online or
Call:
(908) 685-2814

05/13/09
7 pm - 8:30pm
Women and Strokes
Somerset Medical Center
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events

Register Online or
Call:
(908) 203-6234

05/09/09
9am - 11:30am
Skin Cancer Screening
Somerset Medical Center
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events

Register Online or
Call:
(908) 685-2814

05/08/09
1- 4pm
Stroke Screenings:
Reduce Risk of Stroke
Somerset Medical Center
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events

Register Online or
Call:
(908) 685-2814

05/07/09
5:45 pm -7:45 pm
Skin Cancer Screenings
University Medical Center at Princeton
Click here for more Information.

Please Call:
(888) 897-8979

05/06/09
8:30 am -9:30 am
Stress Reduction and Health Hike
Somerset Medical Center
www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/events

Register Online or
Call:
(908) 595-2345

Clinic Schedule (Health, Flu Vaccination, Rabies, Mental Health, etc.)

- 2009 Clinic Schedule (English Version) Click here to download.
- 2009 Clinic Schedule (Spanish Version) Click here to download.

Child Health Clinic for uninsured: Held every 2^nd and 3^rd Thursday of the Month. Call the Community VNA for appointment: 908-725-9355

RICHARD HALL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Dedicated to the prevention, early detection, and treatment of mental illness and serious emotional and behavioral problems. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis for County residents.

Services include outpatient counseling for adults, adolescents, and children. Other services as well.

Please click here to visit their website.

Phone number:
1-888-744-4417

Address:
500 North Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Annual Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic- Will be held in November and/or January at the Public Works Garage. Please go to www.co.somerset.nj.us/health and click on HOT TOPICS or call (908) 231-7155 for a listing of rabies clinics in Somerset County.You can also refer to their events calendar for specific monthly rabies clinics by clicking here.
Adult Health Clinic- Held in October. Please call the Health Department to register for this event. (908) 369-4313
Flu Vaccination Clinics-Held in October - November. Please call the Health Dept in September for more information (908) 369-4313.

Please click here to download a flier which provides more information on flu shots.

Women’s Health Clinic- Held at the Women’s Health and Counseling Center- Held at 71 Fourth Street, Somerville. Sliding Fee, or Free. Call 908-526-2335 for more information.

Important Links:

Safe Disposal of Medical Needles

Safe Disposal of Household Medication

Pandemic Flu Planning and Emergency Preparedness
Click on the Pandemic Flu Information or the red "Ready Together NJ" brochure.

Official US Pandemic Flu Website

Communicable Diseases

Handwashing Info

Travel Information

Disease Information

Pertussis

Featured Topic

MRSA

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become a major concern for public health officials and health care providers. These bacteria, sometimes called "superbugs", are no longer able to be killed by the antibiotics that were commonly used to treat them. Once mainly a problem limited to health care facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes, there is mounting evidence that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are causing serious infections in community settings. Please click here to learn more about MRSA.

The CDC, along with parents and school officials, also want to do everything possible to protect students from MRSA skin infections. Please click here to view commonly asked questions that will help parents and school officials prevent the spread of MRSA in schools.

NJPIES - NJ Poison Control Center

Hotline: 1-800-222-1222

The New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES, New Jersey's Poison Control Center) is a non-profit organization that coordinates the treatment and distribution of information concerning poisons, drugs and targeted health issues through telephone management, consultation, education and research.

Please visit their website: www.njpies.org

NJ AIDS/STD HOTLINE: 1-800-624-2377

HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM - Threat Level

Plan Ahead....Create a family emergency health plan
using our new forms!

Please use the following information sheets shown below to prepare in the event of an outbreak and a mass vaccination clinic is set-up in your community. It may be necessary to provide detailed information about your medical history when visiting the vaccination clinic, especially if you have a serious health condition or allergy. Please fill-in the blank forms with as much information as possible for each family member and place it safely in your emergency preparedness kit.

Medical Information Summary Form

Family Emergency Health Information Form

Hoja de Información de Salud de la Familia para casos de Emergencia

Pandemic Flu: What you need to know

La Gripe Pandemica: Lo qué usted necesita saber

Pandemic Influenza Home Care Guide

This Pandemic Influenza Home Care Guide gives you information about how to care for someone sick with the flu.

Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families

Lista de Planificación en caso de Pandemia de Influenza para Individuos y Familias

Pandemic Influenza Education Resources

Webcasts, Websites & Resource Books

Pandemic Influenza: 8 Week Emergency Preparedness Shopping List

A 8 week shopping list to help prepare for a Pandemic Flu Emergency

Ready Together: A Public Health Guide To Emergency Planning

Todos Listos: Guía de Salud Pública para la Planificación Contra Emergencias

Information on Environmental Issues

Septic System Care

Radon Information

Known Contaminated Sites in New Jersey

Private Well Testing Act of NJ

Arsenic in Drinking Water

Recycling Buckets

The Health Dept. distributes recycling buckets free-of charge. Additional buckets may be obtained for your residence at a cost of $10/per bucket.

IMPORTANT: Please place materials at curbside either the night before or no later than 7:00 am on your collection day. Also, all residents are asked to thoroughly clean and rinse their recycling buckets periodically with hot, soapy water. Clean buckets attract fewer pests and reduce offensive odors.

Please click here to download a copy of the current Somerset County Recycling Calendar and additional information on recycling items.