Tag: New Jersey Department of Health
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No exposures to rabid skunk reported in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A skunk tested positive for rabies in the vicinity of Farrington Boulevard and Hoover Avenue. A skunk was observed acting erratically in the area on Sept. 22, so local Animal Control responded to the site and secured the skunk, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. The…
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Skunk tests positive for rabies in South River
SOUTH RIVER – A skunk tested positive for rabies in South River. A skunk was found acting erratically in the yard of a resident of Hillside Avenue near Ford Street on July 23, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. The skunk was euthanized by police, retrieved by animal control…
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Raccoon tested positive for rabies in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — A raccoon found in the vicinity of Greco Lane in the Woodbridge proper section of the township tested positive for rabies last week, according to the Woodbridge Township Department of Health and Human Services. The township Animal Control Division responded to a report of a raccoon acting in an abnormal manner during daylight hours…
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Population Health Heroes Awards seeking nominees
The New Jersey Department of Health is seeking applications for its first Population Health Heroes Awards to recognize New Jersey’s innovative leaders who are making system, policy and environmental changes that improve health. Awards will be given in six categories: Individual/Clinician; Municipal/County Organization/Coalition; Health Care Provider Institution; Community/Faith-Based Organization; Private Sector Institution/Organization; and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration. Judges…
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Hazlet school awarded grant to fund Mindfulness Garden project
HAZLET — Sustainable Jersey for Schools representatives announced that Hazlet Middle School has been awarded a Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant to fund the school’s Mindfulness Garden project. Hazlet Middle School is one of 30 schools in New Jersey to receive the grant, which is funded by the state Department of Health. The Mindfulness Garden project…
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Schools in Metuchen, Colonia receive sustainable grants
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EWING — Grants from Sustainable Jersey for Schools will boost health and wellness initiatives for two schools in Middlesex County. The grant funds will help Edgar Middle School (EMS) in Metuchen with equipment for its Walk and Bike to school initiative and help Colonia High School (CHS) students grow more produce…
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Edison stocks minnows to combat mosquitos
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Some 1,000 fathead minnows — noted feeders on mosquito larvae — swam off in a pond located at 150 Meadow Brook Road in Edison, a natural habitat owned by the state. Although the area is serene, it’s primal for mosquito breeding. The area in Edison is just one…
