The Passaic County Department of Health Services (PCDHS) is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the total population of 525,000 people from 16 municipalities.

The PCDHS is not a traditional public health service provider; however, it has a well-organized infrastructure, and is a state certified County Environmental Health Act Agency (CEHA).

The PCDHS organizes regular blood drives and public health outreach events to raise awareness in the community of on-going and developing threats to public health.

Health Resources

Public Health Links

• Measles Frequently Asked Questions
• State of New Jersey - Department of Health
• Centers for Disease Control
• World Health Organization
• U.S. Department of Human and Health Services
• Addiction Resource
• Mesothelioma Hub

Breast Cancer Links

• American Cancer Society
• Susan G. Komen
• National Breast Cancer Foundation
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Diabetes Links

• American Diabetes Association
• Diabetes Foundation
• Mayo Clinic - Pre-Diabetes

Women's Health Links

• U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services - Office of Women's Health
• Healthy Women

HIV/AIDS Links

• Centers For Disease Control - HIV/AIDS
• HIV.gov
• Mayo clinic - HIV/AIDS

Heart Health Links

• American Heart Association
• Go Red for Women
• The Heart Foundation

Did You Know?

• Centers For Disease Control E-cigarettes
• Centers For Disease Control E-cigarettes Ads and Youth

Diet & Exercise Links

• CDC - Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity