HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES
143 New Street
East Orange, NJ 07017

Telephone: 973-266-5429

Monthly outreach and education from the National Health Observances calendar to the following locations: Health Department City Hall: main lobby’s; Health Department clinic lobby; and various community groups. Additional information can be found by using the web links or by calling 973-266-5429

December  2007:-World AIDS Day –December 1,2007, (November 30, 2007@  EOHD)

                              ( Hivtest.org)

                              National Hand washing Awareness Week – December 2-8,  2007

                               (Henrythehand.com)

                              Safe Toys and Gifts Month - (preventblindness.org)

(During the month, check the "Health Department's” Outdoor Information Board, on 143 New St.)  

Health awareness and promotion programs and materials available  for a variety of topics. Health Promotion programs are available for church, community, employee or social  group meetings to promote healthy living and services offered in the “Health and Human Services” Department.  For information and handouts for individuals, groups or organizations, send your request using the Contact Us page or call 973-266-5429    

"Essex County” Family magazines are available in the main and clinic lobbies of the Health Department. This publication is a monthly resource guide to various types of services for children and families residing in Essex County. Copies are available for your church, social group or organization: call 973-266-5429

N.J. Family Care applications are available. Call for information or assistance: 973-266-5429.

Future Health Promotions/Awareness:

January 2008: Cold and Flu Prevention /Hand washing/Arthritis /Winter Senior Safety

February 2008: Black HIV/AIDS Day/American Heart Association “Wear Red Dress Day” National Dental Health Month

March 2008: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month/National Nutrition Month /World TB Day/American Diabetes Alert Day