Health

Health Department

The Hopewell Township Health Department provides state-mandated services and is staffed by State licensed public health professionals. These include a Health Officer, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Animal Control Officer, Registered Nurse and Registrar of Vital Statistics.

The department provides prevention-oriented health services as well as regulatory environmental and communicable disease services in the community. Disease prevention and health promotion can be best advanced through change in lifestyle, fitness activities, nutrition, and health awareness.

Health Education

Various health education programs and videos are available for presentation at club and organization meetings. The Health Department also provides information and referral services for residents with questions about health.

Substance Abuse

The Health Department participates with Hopewell Valley Municipal Drug and Alcohol Alliance. The purpose of the Alliance is to conduct substance abuse awareness education and prevention activities.