ABOUT NWBRHC
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide professional and efficient public health and environmental services to the residents of the communities we serve.
Through the delivery of state mandated “Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey” and the policies of the local Board of Health, we protect and promote the public’s health by using health promotion and education, disease prevention, environmental enforcement, and inspection activities.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide professional and efficient public health and environmental services to the residents of the communities we serve.
Through the delivery of state-mandated “Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey” and the policies of the local Board of Health, we protect and promote the public’s health by using health promotion and education, disease prevention, environmental enforcement, and inspection activities.
NWBRHC Commissioners
Debra Dzubinsky, Donna Guy, Nancy Peet, Robert Rose
Northwest Bergen Regional Health Commission was organized in 1957. The Commission serves as the Health Department for two Commission towns, Midland Park and Waldwick.
The Commission also contracts for Public Health Services with Allendale (Vital Statistics only), Emerson, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Mahwah, Montvale, Saddle River, Washington Township, Township of River Vale and Westwood.
2023 Commission Meeting Schedule
Each Commission town is represented by a Local Board of Health. Local Boards of Health in New Jersey are responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of public health policy and programs in communities.
New Jersey Local Boards of Health Association
Services we Provide
Complaint Investigations:
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Food establishments
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Foodborne illnesses
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Garbage & Odors
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Septic and Wells
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Rodents
Inspections:
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Food Establishments
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Preschools/Nursery Schools
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Public Pools
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School Cafeterias
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Septic and Well Plans
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Youth Camps
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Tanning Salons
Reviews:
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New Septic and Well Plans
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New and renovation plans for Food Establishments
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Food Handler Courses:
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ServSafe Basic 3 hour
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ServSafe Manager’s 8 hour
Animal Services:
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Animal Bite Investigations
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Free Rabies Vaccination Programs
Bloodborne Pathogen Courses:
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Provided to towns based on contractual agreements
Nursing Services:
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Seasonal Flu Vaccination Programs
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State-mandated annual immunization record audits for all daycare facilities, preschools, and schools
Registrar Services:
(For residents of Allendale, Midland Park, Waldwick, Emerson, and Saddle River)
Emergency Preparedness & Response
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Bioterrorism
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Natural Disasters
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Pandemic Influenza
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Power Outages
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Public Health Emergencies
School and Community Programs
Specifically For the Aging Population
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Falls Prevention & Home Safety
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Heart Health, Bone Health & Osteoporosis
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Emergency Preparedness
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Keeping Your Mind Sharp
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Medication Management & Nutrition
School Programs
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Bullying (K-6th)
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Emergency Preparedness (4th & 5th)
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Five Senses (K & 1st)
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Handwashing (K-2nd)
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Nutrition (3rd-5th)
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Stranger Danger (3rd-4th)
Babysitting 101
School Programs For Teachers & Staff
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Bed Bugs
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Bullying
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Emergency Preparedness
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Hand-washing
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Head Lice
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Nutrition
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Pedestrian Safety
Other Items - we can create the following health related items for you
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Informative Letters
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Newsletters
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Flyers & Pamphlets
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Travel Information (ex: suggested immunizations)
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Request Form: programs/information/health fairs
20 West Prospect Street,
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Tel: 201-445-7217
Emergency After Hours: 201-885-3572
Fax: 201-445-4001