Department of Health 

Our Mission

To prevent disease and promote physical and mental well-being through policy development, disease detection, prevention, education, and enforcement in a culturally competent manner that ensures our residents' highest quality of life.

The Health Department is governed by the Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey, NJ.A.C 8:52, and the "10 Essential Public Health Services."

Monitor health status to identify community health

Bloomfield Health Department secures re-accreditation by PHAB

BDH achieved re-accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) on May 16, 2023. The department underwent a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure that PHAB  's quality standards and measures are met and prove that we can evolve and advance, thereby becoming increasingly effective at improving the health of those we serve. BDH was the first in New Jersey to secure initial accreditation on November 18, 2015, and is now the first to be re-accredited.

Health Department Divisions

Administration - Vital Statistics - Environmental - Public Health Nursing -  Health Education