Paramus Health Department

🧡 Gun Violence Awareness Month 🧡

June is designated as “Gun Violence Awareness Month,” and this Friday, June 5th, is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Gun violence affects families, neighborhoods, schools, and communities. Awareness is an important first step in prevention. By learning more, starting conversations, and supporting safe practices, we can all help build safer communities.

Orange is worn and shared as a symbol of awareness, hope, and support for a future free from gun violence.

Together, we can raise awareness, encourage prevention, and support a safer Paramus for all.

The Paramus Health Department celebrated National Employee Health & Fitness Day with healthy snacks, wellness goodies, and helpful resources to encourage healthy habits in the workplace.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and helped make employee health a priority! 💪🍎💙

The Paramus Health Department will be offering FREE Skin Cancer Screenings on Thursday, May 28th from 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at the Paramus Health Department. This program is open to all Paramus residents ages 18 and older.
To schedule your appointment, please call Irene Brown, RN at 201 265-2100 ext. 2307.

New Jersey Department of Health is currently monitoring two residents who may have been exposed to hantavirus. The risk to NJ residents remains very low, and no hantavirus cases have been identified within NJ. Learn more: https://www.nj.gov/health/news/2026/approved/20260508a.shtml

The Borough of Paramus is proud to recognize National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and honor the nurses who provide compassionate care, comfort, education, and support to our community each day.

This week, Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council issued a Proclamation recognizing the invaluable contributions of nurses in Paramus and beyond.

We extend a special thank you to our Public Health Nurse, Irene Brown, along with all nurses serving in our hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, and community settings. Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to protecting the health and well-being of others does not go unnoticed.

Please join us in thanking and celebrating all nurses during National Nurses Week! 💙

🚶‍♂️ Paramus Walks is Back for 2026!

Step into wellness with the Paramus Health Department. Join us for a guided 2-mile walk every Monday at Van Saun County Park from April 20 through June 15 at 9:00 AM.

This free program is open to residents 18 and older of all fitness levels and is a great way to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors.

📍 Meet at Parking Lot 1 (enter from Continental Avenue)

🕘 Mondays at 9:00 AM

Register today: ParamusHealth.org/Walks
📞 Or call 201-265-2100 ext. 2300

Public health works every day to keep you and your environment safe and healthy. From clean air and water to disease prevention and restaurant inspections, we’re here for you! Now, we are ready to celebrate the people and systems working behind the scenes to protect your health so you don’t have to! Learn more about what we do: nj.gov/health

🐾 FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic – May 7, 2026 🐶🐱
The Paramus Health Department is hosting our annual Rabies Clinic for cats and dogs on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Paramus Life Safety Complex Garage.

*No appointment necessary, just bring your leashed dogs and secured cats, and we'll take care of the rest!

PLEASE NOTE: We will NOT be issuing dog or cat licenses at the clinic.

Questions? Call the Paramus Health Department at (201) 265-2100 ext. 2300.

Protect your home and health with a FREE Radon Test Kit from the Paramus Health Department.

Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that can enter homes through cracks in foundations and other openings. Testing is the only way to know if your home has high radon levels.

Paramus residents can stop by the Paramus Health Department to pick up a FREE radon test kit.

📍 1 West Jockish Square, Paramus, NJ 07652
🕒 Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Testing is a simple step that can help protect your home and your health.

📞 For more information, call 201-265-2100 ext. 2300

Tonight is the kickoff for the Paramus Health & Wellness Challenge! 💪🥗

This FREE town-wide program is a great opportunity for Paramus residents to focus on health, build healthy habits, and connect with the community. Register now and join the kickoff ever tonight at the Paramus Senior Center!