The Health Department consists of two full-time registered environmental health specialists and a part-time secretary.  The Board of Health contracts for the services of health educator, public health nurses and health officer.  The Health Department administers the health regulations in Harding, including septic and well regulations, health clinics, health inspections, communicable disease local response and tracking, and animal management (control and licensing).

Health Administrator:  Garry Annibal  973-267-8000 x1924
Registered Environmental Health Specialist:  Steve Swenson  973-267-8000 x1977
Health Department Secretary:  Lisa Sharp 973-267-8000 x1968
Public Health Nurse:  Patricia Russomano, R.N., 973-267-8000 x1974
Health Department FAX: 973-829-7025 

Our pages are designed to provide you with information about our programs and services, as well as important dates and health related links.

Board of Health page

Health Screenings:
Female Cancer Screening is scheduled from 9 am to 11 am on Thursday, March 29, 2012.  Please call 973-267-8000 x1968 for an appointment.

 The Male Cancer Screening will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 starting at 5:00 PM.  Please call 973-267-8000 x1968 for an appointment

The Adult Health Early Detection - Early Intervention screening will be held on Thursday April 19, 2012. Please call 973-267-8000 x1968 for an appointment

Flu and Influenza Vaccination:
Pneumonia vaccine will be offered to seniors over 65 who have not previously been vaccinated, but you must call 973 267-8000, ext. 1968 to make arrangements for a pneumonia shot.

Harding Health Department Recommends:  Goryeb KIDFIT Program
The Goryeb KIDFIT program (Goryeb Children's Hospital at Morristown Memorial) is a health maintenance program created to help children at risk for obesity and obesity-related difficulties learn to make healthier lifestyle choices.
The program has programs for kids ages 6 to 11 and adolescents and teens ages 12 to 21, plus a family program that helps make nutritional changes in the home, incorporate physical activity into everyday life, and offer appropriate emotional support to help children reach their goals.
For more information about The Goryeb KIDFIT program, call 973-971-8824 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dog Licenses:  License issuing begins in January and dogs should be licensed prior to March 1 or late charges will apply.  2012 Dog License Form.

In order to receive a license the dog must have a current rabies vaccine valid through at least November 1, 2012.  For a list of free rabies vaccination clinics click here: (http://www.morrishumanservices.org/health/clinicsrabies.asp)

Dog License Official: Lisa Sharp;  Deputy Dog License Official: Garry Annibal

Abandoned Wildlife
For information on what to do with abandoned wildlife, click here