Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness

Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness The Newark DHCW provides and advocates for comprehensive health care, social, & environmental services for Newark residents.

The department includes the following divisions:

• Environmental Health provides comprehensive delivery of inspection services, investigations, and education programs to citizens and consumers in order to assure a healthful and protected environment.

• Health Planning assists management in setting policy to develop the goals, objectives, and parameters of Newark’s medical, social, and environmen

tal health services to ensure access, quality,and outcome-based care for Newark residents.

• Medical Care Services promotes the health of all Newark residents, particularly the vulnerable population, by providing medical care services to Newark residents through a variety of medical practices.

• Social Services provides quality services to Newark’s children and senior citizens through new technology; by collaborating with agencies; by identifying resources for funding new and major and/or existing programs; and by providing educational training for staff and community.

• Surveillance and Prevention monitors disease trends and develops and maintains a public health system in an effort to improve the City of Newark’s ability to address the health needs of residents and provide prevention and early intervention activities.

Newark Residents, We Want to Hear From You!Your voice can help shape a healthier Newark. 🏙️💚Take the Plan4HealthNJ surve...
09/08/2026

Newark Residents, We Want to Hear From You!

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CommunityHealth

09/07/2026
Family and community engagement in physical activity means that parents, school staff, out-of-school time providers, and...
09/06/2026

Family and community engagement in physical activity means that parents, school staff, out-of-school time providers, and community members are working together. These joint efforts increase opportunities for physical activity before, during, and after the school day. The efforts also improve the learning, development, and health of children and adolescents.

Family and community engagement benefits students by:
Improving grades and test scores.
Encouraging better student behavior.
Enhancing social skills.
Increasing physical activity.

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated to increase public knowledge about sickle cell disease (SC...
09/05/2026

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, designated to increase public knowledge about sickle cell disease (SCD) and the critical need for research, treatments, and blood donations

Mayor Ras J. Baraka Statement Addressing County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo’s Response to His Editorial
09/04/2026

Mayor Ras J. Baraka Statement Addressing County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo’s Response to His Editorial

Get Moving 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾 Move More, Feel Better!Encourage kids to play, dance, walk, and stay active every day! 💪🏾
09/04/2026

Get Moving 🏃🏾‍♀️
🏃🏾 Move More, Feel Better!
Encourage kids to play, dance, walk, and stay active every day! 💪🏾

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09/04/2026

Closure Notice

Join us at 11 AM for our Health Literacy Series: Seniors & HIV.Learn, ask questions, and get informed about HIV and heal...
09/03/2026

Join us at 11 AM for our Health Literacy Series: Seniors & HIV.

Learn, ask questions, and get informed about HIV and healthy aging.

⏰ 11 AM–12 PM
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Address

110 William Street
Newark, NJ
07102

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19737337600

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