John J. Ferraioli, Health Officer
Phone: (908) 851-8507
health@unionhealth.us

Administration and Supporting Services are provided by the Board's Department of Health and Environmental Protection. This Department is a Public Health Service Agency that offers a full range of health services in compliance with the New Jersey Recognized Public Health Activities and Minimum Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey (State Link regarding this info. - click here). The general areas of applicability are:

Administration and Supporting Services

Chronic Illness

Communicable Disease

Environmental Health

Maternal & Child Health The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness last season. With the collaboration of the 5 Pts Y, the Health Dept is conducting the last flu clinic on Sat., Nov. 13th from 1pm to 4pm at the 5 Pts “Y”. The cost of $10.00 will be charged for both adults and children. Those with Medicare Part B will continue to be free of charge. Note: This clinic is NOT restricted to Union residents only… anyone can attend.

Board of Health:  The Township of Union Board of Health is an autonomous public health agency created under authority of the State of NJ. The Board consists of Seven Members, each of whom is appointed by the Township Committee for a term of three years. Regular meetings, which are open to the public, are normally held on the 2^nd Wednesday evening of each month in the Municipal Building. Special meetings are called when the need arises.

The Board's authority and state police power to enforce, regulate and enact ordinances in the interest of protecting and improving public health are authorized by various state statutes, in particular, Title 26, New Jersey Statutes Annotated, "Health & Vital Statistics".

Click here for Center for Disease Control
(Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Your Online Source for Credible Health Information)