Do You Know EVERYTHING the Livingston Health Department Offers?

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The robust Livingston Health Department has ten staff members that oversee the public health services available for Livingston and Millburn/Short Hills residents. Programs include but are not limited to disease prevention and promotion of physical and mental well-being, welfare and social services, environmental inspections, health education, and enforcement to assure the highest quality of life for the residents of the communities served.

The department consists of a vital statistics division and a social worker. In addition, this nursing division includes two nurses (one being the nursing supervisor), a health educator, and two Environmental health inspectors. Health Officer/Director of Health Michael Raimo oversees the whole department.

“The Livingston Health Department is an integral part of the community,” says Michael. “Not many people know about all of our offerings,” he adds.

The nurses conduct school audits and processes related to people’s general well-being, screenings, and immunizations. In addition, they investigate infectious diseases. Along with the health educator, they also conduct health fairs and flu clinics. The coordinators in the department implement general health screenings and blood draws. Some screenings offered include skin, eye, and general blood screenings.

There are also environmental specialists on staff who inspect restaurants and other food establishments, pools, daycares, summer camps, and more. They also respond to health nuisances and complaints. “The public can reach the specialists by calling our office at 973-535-7961,” says Michael.

Other offerings include Welfare and Social Services, which the social worker takes care of. In addition, the social worker assists with the town’s food pantries and drop-offs to residents in need. Other services include but are not limited to welfare checkups, welfare paperwork, client management, referral services, and assistance with housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Aside from these programs, the Vital Statistics department, which includes a Supervisory Registrar, a Deputy, and an alternate Registrar, processes marriage licenses, birth certificates, and death certificates and schedules appointments for marriage applications and amendments.

“We are here to help the community in any way we can,” expresses Michael.