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Social Services, Nursing, Environmental Health, and Animal Control

The Maplewood Health Department provides the following services:

Licensing and inspections of food and other establishments to ensure adherence to codes and safety of residents
Communicable and infectious disease investigations and prevention
Education programs and events to promote and encourage healthy behaviors
Providing assistance to health impacted residents by connecting them to necessary resources
Dog and cat licensing and supervision of Animal Control services

Our email address is HealthDepartment@maplewoodnj.gov.

See our informational brochure to learn more about what the Health Department does for you and the community!

The Health Department's Community Resource Guide provides information on local community organizations and social services for individuals and families.

Help is available for common concerns related to physical, mental or emotional setbacks due to illness, unemployment, housing or food instability, or a lack of transportation. You can email us at HealthDepartment@maplewoodnj.gov.

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Updates

As we monitor the measles outbreak, here is guidance on vaccination, including those born between 1963-1967 that may have received an inactivated vaccine and are unsure of their vaccination status: Ask The Experts About Vaccines: MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) | Vaccine Recommendations | Immunize.org”

UNPACKING NJ HEALTH INSURANCE FOR 2026 (PDF)

As the year comes to a close, check out our Health Department’s quick overview on the upcoming changes to health insurance coverage in 2026 and how it will impact residents.

For more information and resources, make sure to visit Get Covered NJ’s website here.