Douglas County Department Of Health

The health department remains committed to the provision of services that are necessary to promote and protect the public health of both visitors and residents.

Douglas county department of health. Covid 19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. We would like to show you a description here but the site won t allow us. In the beginning of 2008 the douglas county health department opened the doors to its own dental and health clinic. Click here to view the region g community health assessment.

The new jersey department of health njdoh today released covid 19 public health recommendations for local health departments for schools. The 565 cities townships boroughs and other muncipalities in new jersey rely on a network of 94 lhds that help ensure local public health in partnership with the state department of health. The douglas county health department was formed in 1966 by resolution of the douglas county board. But it can be more severe in older adults and people with chronic health conditions.

Our trusted team members are committed leaders and professionals in a variety of specialties whose expertise and compassion for those they serve is recognized in their fields. Some lhds cover a single municipality while others cover multiple municipalities or entire counties. The department of health in collaboration with the department of education has developed guidance to help local health departments assist schools in providing a safe environment for students and staff said health commissioner judith persichilli. Douglas county health department.

Most cases of covid 19 are mild to moderate like the common cold.