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    • Community Health Improvement Partnership

      of Bergen County

    • What's New

      Current Events & Announcements

       Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)

      2019 Report for Bergen County Now Available

      This Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and the associated Implementation Strategy (IS) were prepared for the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County, the Bergen County Department of Health Services (BCDHS), and all seven of Bergen’s acute care hospitals: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Englewood Health, Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital (a part of Christian Health Care Center), and The Valley Hospital. Representatives from each of these entities worked collaboratively to guide the overall assessment methods and approach and to identify priority health issues and populations for Bergen County and individual hospital service areas.

       

      Hospital Partners

      • Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

      • Christian Health Care Center – Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital

      • Englewood Health

      • Hackensack Meridian Health – Hackensack University Medical Center

      • Hackensack Meridian Health – Pascack Valley Medical Center

      • Holy Name Medical Center

      • The Valley Hospital

       

      Local Health Department Partners

      • Bergen County Department of Health Services – Hansel Asmar, Director/Health Officer

      • City of Hackensack Health Department – Susan McVeigh, Health Officer

      • Englewood Health Department – James Fedorko, Health Officer

      • Fair Lawn Health Department - Carol Wagner, Health Officer

      • Village of Ridgewood Health Department – Dawn Cetrulo, Health Officer

      • Fort Lee Health Department – Stephen Wielkocz, Health Officer

      • Mid-Bergen Regional Health Commission – Sam Yanovich, Health Officer

      • NW Bergen Regional Health Commission – Angela Musella, Health Officer

      • Palisades Park/Ridgefield Health Department – Branka Lulic, Health Officer

      • Paramus Board of Health – Judy Migliaccio, Health Officer

      • Teaneck Health Department – Ken Katter, Health Officer

      • Village of Ridgewood – Dawn Cetrulo, Health Officer

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    • Covid-19 Vaccination Information

      State and Local Resources

      New Jersey COVID-19

      Information Hub

      Provided by

      New Jersey Department of Health

      Bergen County

      Vaccination Program

      Provided by

      Bergen New Bridge Medical Center &

      Bergen County Department of Health Service

      VACCINE REGISTRATION

      After Vaccination Health Checker

      Provided by

      Centers for Disease Control

    • Visit the Stigma-Free

      Zone!

      Content provided by the

      Bergen County Department of Health Services

      Mental Health Services Division

      Coming Soon
    • Wellness for Bergen County Initiative

      Wellness connects all aspects of health. The Wellness for Bergen County Initiative, sponsored by the Bergen County Department of Health Services and the Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County, pledges to promote whole-body wellness for all the people who live, work, or attend school in Bergen County.

       

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness: 

      Body

      Visiting a healthcare provider regularly ● Exercising and eating healthy ● Avoiding cigarettes and substance abuse ● Getting the appropriate amount of sleep ● Making time for relaxation

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness:

      Emotions

      Being aware of feelings ● Coping with stress ● Building resilience and healthy decision making ● Expressing feelings through support systems

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness:

      Knowledge

      Being open to expanding intellect and skills 

      ● Embracing ideas and creativity 

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness:

      Environment

      Occupying safe, healthy and stimulating environments that support well-being ● Fostering a community that is inclusive of all people and appreciates diversity 

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness:

      Work

      Gaining personal enjoyment and enrichment through work (paid or unpaid, volunteering or school)

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness:

      Finances

      Having satisfaction with current and future financial situations 

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness:

      Beliefs

      Exploring greater purpose and meaning in life ● Being excited about opportunities the future holds

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      8 Dimensions of Wellness:

      Connection

      Developing satisfying and supportive relationships with friends, family and community members ● Participating in social and recreational activities

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    • GET FIT BERGEN

      Free Exercise & Nutrition Programs in the County

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    • Task Forces

      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Task Force

      & Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Force

      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Task Force

      Bergen County is Proud to be Stigma-Free

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      Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Force

      Small changes to what you eat and drink add up.

      Learn More

      LEARN MORE ABOUT CHIP TASK FORCES
    • The CHIP Report

      Bergen County Community Health Needs Assessment & Improvement Plan

      View the 2019 CHNA (.pdf)
    • Community Health Implementation Strategy

      2020 - 2022

      View Report (.pdf)
    • Co-Sponsors

      Bergen County Public Health Partnership

      Bergen County Dept. of Health Services

      Bergen County Health Officers' Society

      CHIP ORGANIZATIONS
    • A HEALTHIER BERGEN

      The Community Health Improvement Partnership (CHIP) of Bergen County currently consists of four task forces with volunteers from over 50 community organizations, businesses, schools, hospitals and private citizens, all interested in creating a healthier Bergen County. CHIP members develop, implement and promote initiatives to improve the health and lives of people who live, work, or attend school in Bergen County.

      OUR MISSION
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      Moments captured at CHIP events!

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    About Us

    GET FIT Bergen

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    Contact Us

    201-634-2693

    chip@co.bergen.nj.us

     

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    The information contained on this website is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. The CHIP makes every effort to ensure that the information on this website is accurate, however we do not make any guarantees about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Links to third party websites are provided as a courtesy to visitors and any information on those sites are the responsibility of such third parties. This website does not provide health advice and visitors should refer any such questions to a qualified health care provider.

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