Please call the Health Department at 908-876-3650 for general information about this disease.

If you find a dead bird on your property, Monday through Friday, please call the Health Department, on weekends and holidays, call the Police Department at 908-876-3232 . The township will be working with the state to keep track of bird deaths and intends to test crows for the West Nile Virus. Your cooperation is vital to make this effort a success.

For further information you may visit the New Jersey State Health Department web site athttp://www.state.nj/health/ for West Nile Virus Information.

Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme Disease is caused by a bite from an infected deer tick and is usually characterized by a red mark on the skin near the bite and flu-like symptoms that can occur several days to several weeks following the bite.

Wooded and high grassy areas may be infested with deer ticks. When in these areas, dress appropriately and use tick repellents on clothing and/or skin as indicated by the manufacturer. Brush off clothing and pets before entering the house and inspect for ticks. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are very important.

Contact the New Jersey Department of Health at 800-792-8831 or the Township Health Department for more information on Lyme disease, or visit The US Center for Disease Control  by clicking the link below.

Please use the links below to access these sites for the most recent news and information. 

•           NJ Department of Health 2019 Novel Coronavirus Website

•           CDC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus Website   and Perparing and Preventing Website

•           2019 Novel Coronavirus Public Call Center (NJPIES): 1-800-222-1222

If you have any further questions, please contact the Washington Township Health Department by phone at   908.876.3650  or by email at   health@wtmorris.net

If you would like your blood pressure taken by the public health nurse, free of charge, she is available the 4th Thursday of every month.  Please call for an appointment. 908-876-3650.

Blood pressure screenings are also given at the Washington Township Senior Center, located in Rock Spring Park on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Residents seeking cancer screening or primary medical care can contact the Public Health Nurse at 908-876-3315 x 1242

SMAC Blood Testing is held at the Long Valley First Aid Squad building on 70 East Mill Road in the Fall. There is a fee. Please call the Health Department for additional information.

The Health Department runs additional blood screening for a fee at the same time. Please check the upcoming events for additional information

The Health Department holds a flu vaccination clinic in the Fall. Residents are required to be 18 years of age or older. There is a fee. Residents with Part B Medicare must pre-register to avoid paying the fee.

Please call the Health Department for more information, or check the calendar for additional information

Radon is a colorless radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of radium, which originates in uranium.

Uranium and radium are both commonly found in the soil. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer which results in thousands of deaths each year in the United States. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

Testing for radon is easy and relatively inexpensive. Once identified, elevated radon levels can be remediated with simple construction techniques. Please test your home for radon. Radon test kits may be purchased from the Health Department for $10.00. Please contact the Health Department at 908-876-3650 for more information

Click here for more information from the CDC.