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    • Community Health Improvement Partnership

      of Bergen County

    • What's New

      Current Events & Announcements

      Get Fit Bergen 2018

      Free Exercise & Nutrition Programs in Bergen County

      Find a program in your area and register today!

      Register

      National Nutrition Month 2018

      Attention Bergen County Libraries:

      Enter the National Nutrition Month Contest!

      1. Set up educational programs, book displays, special readings, arts and crafts sessions, or video contests to encourage people to add more fruits and veggies to their diet.  We’re eager to see how creative you can be!!
      2. Register your library with Marla Klein at mklein@co.bergen.nj.us 
      3. Document your activities and submit them by email  by April 10th 2018.

      If picked as the winner, a registered dietitian will come to your library to present a healthy cooking demonstration. All entries will be featured this website!

       

      If you have any questions please call 201-634-2693.

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      CHIP Wellness/Weight Loss

      Challenge 2018

      2018 Wellness/Weight Loss/Walking Challenge!​

      Spring into Health and Join a Wellness/Weight Loss/Walking Challenge!​

      Residents from towns/cities in Bergen County are invited to join the Fourth Annual Wellness Challenge which will kick start the Spring season.

       

      The Challenge is sponsored by our Nutrition and Physical Activity Task Force and local health officers. The Challenges align with the Mayors Wellness Campaigns and offer free and reduced-cost fitness and wellness education opportunities that support positive changes in diet, exercise, and overall health.

      Join the Challenge

      The Body Image Boutique Presents:

      FREE YOGA CLASS

      Saddle River

      The Body Image Boutique is holding FREE YOGA CLASS

      Every Tuesday Night

      7:00 P.M.

      96 EAST ALLENDALE RD

      SADDLE RIVER, NJ 07458

      Registration Required

       

      REGISTER AT THEBODYIMAGEBOUTIQUE.COM / 201.708.8448

      Community Health Needs Assessment

      The latest Community Health Needs Assessment is now available!​

      The Community Health Needs Assessment is a systematic, data-driven approach to determining the health status, behaviors and needs of residents in Bergen County. Subsequently, this information may be used to inform decisions and guide efforts to improve community health and wellness.

       

      A Community Health Needs Assessment provides information so that communities may identify issues of greatest concern and decide to commit resources to those areas, thereby making the greatest possible impact on community health status.

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      Health Insurance for Bergen County Residents

      The Health Insurance Marketplace:

      Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596

       

      NJ Familycare

      Income and eligibility guidelines can be accessed at

      www.njfamilycare.org or by calling (800) 701-0710.

       

      The North Hudson Community Action Corporation runs two centers in Bergen County where you can get further information and/or or enroll for health care. These clinics are in Hackensack, Englewood and Garfield. For additional information, visit www.nhcac.org/nhcacsites.html 

      Submit
    • GET FIT BERGEN

      Free Exercise & Nutrition Programs in the County

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    • 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.

       

      Slide right to explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness >>

       

       

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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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    • CHIP Wellness/Weight Loss Challenge 2018

      Spring into Health and Join the Challenge!

       

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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

    • The CHIP Report

      Bergen County Community Health Needs Assessment & Improvement Plan

      View the report
    • Co-Sponsors

      We've got a top notch team!

      Bergen County Public Health Partnership

      Bergen County Dept. of Health Services

      Bergen County Health Officers' Society

    • 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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    The information contained on this Web site 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 Web sites are provided as a courtesy to visitors and any information on those sites are the responsibility of such third parties. This Web site does not provide health advice and visitors should refer any such questions to a qualified health care provider. Community Health Improvement Partnership of Bergen County © 2018