Health Education & Promotion
The Health Education & Promotion program is responsible for providing comprehensive education and materials to prevent illness, injury or disease and to promote quality of life among Morris County residents.
This section is designed to provide you with comprehensive resources to enhance your understanding on the health-related topics below.
Take The Morris County Health Assessment Survey! We want to hear what YOU think about health in your community!
Speak Up, Morris County! Your Health, Your Say!(PDF, 183KB)
The Morris County Division of Public Health is offering 3 Free Food Handler Courses in 2024, in both English and Spanish! Call to register and get yourself certified!
Get a Handle On Food Safety 2024-English(PDF, 522KB)
Get a Handle on Food Safety 2024- Spanish(PDF, 527KB)
Health Education Programs we offer:
Self-Management (6-Week Programs)
Project Healthy Bones (24-week Program)
Nutrition Program for Pre-Schools
Vectorborne Disease Prevention Program
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping
Heart Disease/Chronic Diseases
Weekly Health Education Blips
- Get Familiar with Signs of a Heart Attack or Stroke(PDF, 1MB)
- How Much Do You Know About Shingles?(PDF, 309KB)
- Avoiding Pesticide Exposure Through Protective Clothing(PDF, 933KB)
- Home Water Testing, Should I Have My Water Tested(PDF, 457KB)
- Measles and The Importance of Vaccination(PDF, 901KB)
- Measles:Risk and Reality(PDF, 716KB)
- Surge of Strep in Educational Settings(PDF, 514KB)
- Clean Air at Home(PDF, 2MB)
- Caring For Your Mental Wellbeing(PDF, 336KB)
- A Guide to Picnic Food Precautions(PDF, 541KB)
- Stay Protected from Heat Related Illness(PDF, 455KB)
- Swim Smart: Dive into Water Safety(PDF, 4MB)
- Protecting your sight with UV Sunglasses(PDF, 647KB)
- Stay Cool and Hydrated Beat the Summer Heat!(PDF, 1000KB)
- Understanding Heat-Related Risks for Pets(PDF, 561KB)
- Anchoring Furniture: How to Keep Your Child Safe(PDF, 358KB)
- What to Know about Pertussis(PDF, 732KB)
- Healthy Tips for Summer Dining(PDF, 3MB)
- How To Properly Dispose of Lithium-ion Batteries(PDF, 992KB)
- Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis(PDF, 641KB)
- Car Seat Safety Tips(PDF, 658KB)
- Maintaining Your Brain Health(PDF, 5MB)
- Back to School Safety(PDF, 3MB)
- Support Your Gut Health(PDF, 373KB)
- Ticks in the Fall(PDF, 508KB)
- Get a Heads up on Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety(PDF, 2MB)
- Packing a Healthy Lunchbox(PDF, 996KB)
- Pumpkin Carving Safety(PDF, 463KB)
Public Health Emergency Preparedness