Board of Health

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information:

For up to date information and to sign up to receive email alerts, please go the the link listed here: Sussex County Division of Health Website

Flyer with Helpful Information/Reminders: KEEPING THE HOME SAFE

Flyer Regarding Employee Rights: Paid Sick Leave & Expanded Family & Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

News Releases:

Sussex County Department of Health Press Releases for April 6, 2020
COVID Press Release Patient Death in SC April 6
COVID19 Sussex County Cases as of 4.6.2020
Press Release SC Daily Stats April 6

The Sussex County Health Department has reported that 8 residents (as of April 6th) have tested positive for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.  We ask that you keep these residents and their families in your thoughts.

The Borough continues to closely monitor the situation within the community and will take appropriate actions as directed by the Sussex County Health Department and the State of New Jersey to mitigate the spread of the virus. 

In order to do our part in flattening the curve, please continue to follow the CDC recommendations which include maintaining social distance, complying with hand hygiene practices and notifying your physician if you become ill with symptoms such as, but are not limited to, cough, fever and shortness of breath. 

In this time of social distancing one way is to engage with your friend online and do your part to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

Stay up to date on COVID-19 Information:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

The CDC has updated their COVID-19 website, specifically the section on how to protect yourself:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

Sussex County Board of Health Coronavirus Information: https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17089

NJ State COVID-19: https://covid19.nj.gov/

Sussex County COVID-19 Hotline

The Sussex County Division of Health COVID-19 Hotline is now open. Residents may call the Hotline number at 973-579-9488 to speak with a Sussex County Division of Health (SCDOH) staff member or Sussex County Medical Reserve Corp volunteer. The Hotline’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Additional information for residents can be found on the SCDOH website: Sussex County Website https://sussex.nj.us/covid19

Additional Sources of Information

The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the Public on COVID-19. The New Jersey Department of Health has a 24 hour Public Hotline for anyone with questions or concerns relating to COVID-19:

• Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7am-11pm)
• Call (Clinical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
• Text: NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts
• Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance

In addition, the State of New Jersey created an online COVID-19 Information Hub which can be accessed at this website: https://covid19.nj.gov/

Information Regarding SNAP Benefits COVID-19 (1)

Information Regarding Mortgage Relief COVID-19 032820

Employment Opportunities Available: The NJ COVID-19 jobs portal still lists nearly 50,000 positions available: https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov/

Click Here for Information Regarding Rumor Control and Disinformation Updates from NJ Homeland Security https://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/covid19

Food Pantry Services and Home Delivery Services:

Need food pantry home delivery? The Hunger Coalition stakeholders and the Sussex County Human Services Advisory Council are collaborating to create a safe, efficient method of food distribution for those in Sussex County.

A list of the most up-to-date food pantry services currently being offered can be found at https://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/coronavirus-2020/food-pantry-update.pdf.

 NORWESCAP Pathways 2 Prosperity is offering food delivery services every Tuesday for those who are not able to drive or lack transportation.  To request delivery service please call 973-862-6680 or email morrisond@norwescap.org for further details.  For information regarding how you can contribute donations please contact Jennifer Salt at jsalt@zufallhealth.org.

Mental Health Services

If you are feeling stressed about the novel coronavirus and would like to talk with a mental health professional. The NJ Department of Human Services operates a toll free “warm line” which is a resource for people
seeking mental health service. The warm line is activated during events that impact the mental health of New Jersey residents. The warm line is available 24 hours and has language access; (877) 294-HELP (4357).
NOTE: The “warm line” does not replace 911 and is not used to report emergencies.

Mental Health Hotline: 866-202-4357
NJ Hopeline (Peer Support & Suicide Prevention Hotline): 1-855-654-6735
@NJVET@VET: 1-866-838-7654

COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses

The NJ Business Action Center has put together a comprehensive list of COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information at cv.business.nj.gov for New Jersey businesses. Information categories (many updated daily) include:

• Business Operations Guidance
• Guidance for Employers
• Economic Assistance for Businesses
• Benefits for Impacted Individuals
• General Information about COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus

Additional information from the State of NJ is available:

• By calling the Helpline at 1-800-Jersey7
• For written questions from businesses you can use the Chat Bot (located in the lower right corner of the page). Click the link and then chat with an expert. Someone will respond as soon as possible.

About the Board of Health

The Board of Health in conjunction with the Sussex County Health Department provides an array of health promotion and disease prevention programs such as male and female cancer screenings, skin cancer screening, blood pressure testing, and flu & pneumonia vaccinations. Environmental health services include inspection of restaurants and retail food vendors, inspection of public bathing facilities, free rabies immunization clinic, mosquito control and radon kits at a reasonable price. Animal control services are provided for stray dogs and cats, and other animal related concerns.

The Board of Health meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Stanhope Municipal Building at 77 Main Street.

Contacts:

The Stanhope Board of Health can be reached through the Board Secretary, Monique McNeilly, at 973-347-2435.  Or you can send an email to: health@stanhopenj.gov

The Sussex County Division of Health and Human Services Office can be reached at 973-579-0370 or through their website: Please click here for a full report on services provided by the Sussex County Department of Environmental & Public Health Services

Minutes:

View Minutes from Meetings of the Board of Health

Radon Kits:

RADON KITS are available for purchase at Borough Hall. Radon occurs naturally and could be inside your home. Testing is important because radon can cause serious health problems like lung cancer. Testing is simple and inexpensive. Get started today.  Cost for Radon Kit is $10.00 (payable by cash, check or money order)

Upcoming Events:

Please note these events are provided by the Sussex County Division of Health
Well Child Clinic Dates for 2020
NJCEED Winter/Spring Women’s Health Screening Clinic Dates for 2020
Metabolic Profile Blood Screening May 16, 2020

Helpful Information:

ACS Skin Cancer Prevention Tips
Measles Frequently Asked Questions 
Ticks and Lyme Disease Information
Lyme Disease Brochure