Health & Wellness

At postcard writing event, JESPY clients shared stories of their Medicaid assistance, expressing concern that if cut, they could lose access to employment services and housing support or even face homelessness.

All proceeds of the South Orange Rescue Squad’s 5K run and walk go to providing free emergency medical services to residents of South Orange, Maplewood and the surrounding communities. 

“Everywhere around the country, we are losing public health as we speak. This is a dire situation.” — South Orange-Maplewood Health Officer Candice Davenport

Feature 4 speakers offering practical tips for business owners to achieve a better work-life balance and a healthier lifestyle. Doors will open at 6 PM; speakers start at 6:30 PM.

Essex County is providing childhood vaccinations free of charge for those who qualify. Call 973-877-8456 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

“Health related federal programs have dropped off online,” said South Orange-Maplewood Health Officer Candice Davenport after giving an update on the H5N1 bird flu. “There has been no online access to any of us. … We’ve been relying on the state data and snapping images and screenshots.”

“I’m truly excited to take on this role and my hope and aim is to mobilize the SOMA community in supporting moms in need not only in our towns, but throughout NJ,” said Hadi.

What better way to celebrate the end of a long, cold January than with…

A day-long symposium drew 250 local women to the Maplewood Country Club to discuss topics related to sexual health and menopause.

Given the potential risk to domestic dogs from exposure to wild raccoons, the Health Department strongly advises that all dogs be up-to-date on their distemper vaccination.