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Health Department

New Milford Health Department

(A member of the Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission)

Health Dept. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Joan LePage - Registrar / BOH Secretary - Phone: 201-967-5044 x 7075
Kathy Flanagan - Public Health Nurse - Phone: 201-967-5044 x 7221
James Fedorko - Health Officer - Phone: 551-238-9590
Ruby Parra/Stephen Wielkocz- Registered E.H. Specialist - Phone: 201-967-5044 x 7404
Randi Duffie - Council Liaison

Hot Topics

On the Health Front
New Milford Child Health Clinic Flyer

Vaccinating your Baby on Time is Important for Disease Protection

There's no greater joy than helping your baby grow up healthy and happy. That's why most parents choose immunization. Giving your baby the recommended immunizations by age two is the best way to protect them from 14 serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough. Learn more about the many reasons to vaccinate your baby.

Cancer Detection Services for Women: Bergen Regional Out-Patient Department cervical cancer testing, mammography and colorectal screening for uninsured women. Call 201-634-2660 for appointment.

Public & Environmental Health Services: Bergen County Mosquito Control - Residents may call 201-634-2889 to request spraying. The agency handles inspections and complaints.

Bergen Regional Counseling Center: 201-646-0333

Poison Control Information & Hotline: 1-800-222-1222

Mental Health Hotline: 1-877-294-HELP (4357)

N-J-2-1-1: (https://www.nj211.org/) For general information and basic needs, Dial 211

PSE&G Critical Care Program Certification: Registry designed to help emergency responders locate and safely evacuate people who could find it difficult to help themselves in the event of a major disaster. To sign up for NJ's Register Ready Program call 2-1-1 or go online to www.registerready.nj.gov and fill out the application.

Animal Control: All dogs and cats must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. Dogs must be on a leash. Pooper Scooper law is enforced, please be a good neighbor. Dog or animal bites must be immediately reported to the police by person bitten or by doctor.

Rabies Clinic - A free rabies vaccination clinic is held annually in February at the DPW garage.

Bergen County Animal Control - is located at 100 United Lane, Teterboro, NJ 07608. It shares this location with the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. Animal Control can be reached 24/7, 365 directly at 201-229-4616 or through the Bergen County Public Safety Dispatch Center at 201-785-8505.

If your pet is missing or lost, you may contact Animal Control directly to inquire if they have a dog or cat matching the description of your pet. Bergen County Animal Control will scan stray dogs or cats for a microchip, identifying marks, collars, and tags to make every effort to notify the owner.

Vital Statistics: Marriage & Civil Union licenses (by appointment only), certified copies of births, deaths, marriages, civil unions and domestic partnership (proper ID and proof of relationship required).

MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS

  • Complete the Marriage Application - visit the Forms & Applications page here
  • Send completed form to jlepage@newmilfordboro.com with copies of your driver's licenses (at least one of you must have a New Milford address on your D.L.). Also submit your witness's I.D.
  • Application will be reviewed and the Registrar will call applicants to set time and date for an appointment to meet with all parties at Borough Hall for reading of the oath and signatures.
  • Payment of $28, check, money order or cash in exact amount accepted at the time of meeting.
  • Please call Joan LePage, CMR at 201-967-7075 if you have any questions.
  • A Marriage License will be issued and is valid for 30 days.

ATTENTION PET OWNERS: State law requires licensing of cats and dogs every January. Failure to obtain a pet license will result in a court summons and fine. If a pet remains unlicensed, late fees also will be assessed as of 3/1.

Rabies vaccinations must be valid through November of the licensing year. A free rabies vaccination clinic is held annually in February at the DPW garage. Only pets that are vaccinated will be licensed at the clinic. Otherwise, licensing must be done by mail, or in person at the health department office at the borough hall, at 930 River Road. For more information call the health department at 201-967-7075.

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Bergen County Uniting For Venezuela Program -Humanitarian Parole’s TB Testing. For information please contact Migdalia Montes - Office of Public Health Nursing at mmontes@co.bergen.nj.us or 201-336-3350 for detailed assistance. Please include “Venezuela Parole” and town where they reside in the email subject line.

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Visit here for further information on
Reducing Potential Risks from Lead in your Drinking Water / Lead Line Identification, Resident Notification and Contact information

rodent-control-program.jpgRodent Control is a Community-wide issue that requires your Support and Participation

Many towns in Bergen County, especially those near rivers, streams and creeks have seen increases in rodent populations over time. While the Health Dept. and DPW employ some strategies to help control rodents, your participation is needed to keep them out of your neighborhood. Click here for further info and to find out what New Milford is doing to combat rodent activity.
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Available for FREE from a lab at SUNY Center for Environmental Health and Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Visit here for instructions and a form to send a tick for testing: https://thangamani-lab.com/tick-submission.

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Residents may visit here for further information on how to control mosquitos in their yard or call 201-634-2881 to request spraying. The agency handles inspections and complaints. Mosquito Control Info 2024


The Center For Alcohol and Drug Resources

#STOPTHEODS

We are proud to announce that we have launched a 24/7 hotline in partnership with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office to help Bergen County residents access addiction services and support while we are all staying at home

Call / Text: 201-589-2976

*** Suicide Prevention Dial 988 ***

Safe Disposal of Expired Or Unused Medications
Residents may drop-off expired or unused medications in a receptacle inside the lobby of the New Milford Police Department 24 hours a day.

Safe Syringe/Sharps Disposal Program
This program is offered at Holy Name Medical Center’s Environmental Services at 201-833-3176. Please call for more information.

COVID-19

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

State Website: COVID19.nj.gov
Info Hub - Ask Questions

MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE
877-294-HELP (4357)

NJ-2-1-1 For general information & basic needs, Dial 211.
For alerts/updates,
text NJCOVID to 898-211

CORONAVIRUS FACT SHEET

Frequently Used Health Dept. Links

Centers For Disease Control (CDC)
Health Finder - Federal government guide to reliable health information.

Mental Health Resources

201-262-HELP (201-262-4357) to speak with a Mental Health Counselor

Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare (CBH): mental health treatment & support services in Northern New Jersey– 201-646-0333 – www.cbhcare.com

Bergen Regional Medical Center – 800-730-2762 (24/7) www.bergenregional.com

Non-Crisis Support Line for Mental Health Recovery – NJ Hopeline 855-654-6735

The Wellness and Support Center, 569 Broadway, Westwood NJ. 201-957-1800. (Crisis Stabilization).