Welcome to the Department of Health home page. Our pages are designed to provide you with information about our programs and services, as well as important dates and health related links. 

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Women's Health Screening
Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A comprehensive check up for women including: manual breast and pelvic exams, Pap smears, colo-rectal exams, blood pressure checks and education on the technique of monthly breast self-examination. $30.00 charge for Madison women under 65 or who do not have Medicare.  Share with friends who have no health insurance, nannies, all women who are due for this important health check up! By registration only which starts April 26 at 973 593 3079x9. Madison, Chatham Borough and Chatham Twsp residents

Men's Health Screening
Monday, June 4, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Important health check up for men including: testicular, prostate, and colo-rectal examinations.       Men aged 15-35 are at risk of developing testicular cancer, whereas prostate cancer is more common in men over 55.  Colo-rectal cancer is most frequently found in men over the age of 40.  Yearly check-ups are recommended for all men.  By registration only which starts May 10 at 973 593 3079x9. Madison, Chatham Borough and Chatham Twsp residents

Adult Blood Test (Complete Metabolic Profile)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 8:00 a.m. til ....
CMP (comprehensive metabolic profile blood analysis), blood pressure checks, information on cholesterol and diet, fitness and preventing osteoporosis.  The CMP analysis includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, CBC and other blood components. Madison residents pay $25.00. By registration only which starts May 10 at 973 593 3079x9. Madison, Chatham Borough and Chatham Twsp residents

2012 Annual Licenses For Dogs and Cats due now!
Applications for the 2012 licenses may be downloaded by clicking here.  Registration may be done by mail or in person at the Health Department, 28 Walnut Street, M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pets must have current rabies immunity valid through October 31, 2012.

 Madison Health Department Nurses, Flo Rice and Marlene Dolan,  attended the 45th National Immunization Conference March 27-31, 2011 in Washington, DC.  More than 1500 attendees from around the U.S. and beyond participated in various workshops and plenary sessions.  Rice and Dolan presented posters describing their vaccine efforts in Madison and contracting communities.  Support for this activity was provided through preparedness grant funding. Click on picture above to see larger version and second image.

Preparing for Emergencies: Check out these two helpful publications from the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services for what you can do to prepare your home and family for an emergency situation.  Click for "The Public Health Guide to Emergency Planning" or "Prepare and Maintain an Emergency Kit". 

Concerned about Bed Bugs? Click here for a Fact Sheet or the CDC's statement.

Monthly Blood Pressure Screening, 2nd Friday of each month, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
   April 13
   May 11
   June 8  

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

Battery Disposal in Morris County 
Click here for appropriate battery disposal recommendations and resources in Morris County.