The Mount Olive Township Department of Health is composed of six governmental subdivisions providing a wide range of services to the residents in Mt. Olive Township.
The Health Department responds to community health problems and concerns; assesses community health needs; informs and educates the community about health issues; enforces public health laws; and assures community access to quality health care.

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. CDC recommends that when you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Avoid sharing of food utensils and cups/bottles.
• Avoid physical contact, such as friendly kiss type greeting.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Seek medical attention.

What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How does swine flu spread?
Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?
First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Monitoring of the conditions is ongoing and additional communications will occur based upon developing conditions. Your diligence of following the precautionary guidelines is greatly appreciated.

Environmental

1. Well location, water testing
2. Septic System Inspection
3. Housing
4. Restaurant Inspections
5. Complaint Investigations

Animal Control

1. Dog and Cat Licensing
2. Rabies Immunization Clinics (3 times a year)
3. Yearly Census: Animal Population License
4. Education
5. Enforcement

Vital Statistics

1. Application for Marriage License
2. Certified Copies of Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
3. Correction to Vital Records

Clinical Health Services

1. Well baby clinics, CHC
2. SMAC blood screens
3. Male/Female Cancer Screening
4. Influenza shots - Senior Population
5. Health Education

Sanitation

1. Residential Garbage pick-up
2. Recycling Program
3. Clean Communities
   
4. Spring/ Fall Leaf and Summer Grass Clipping Pick-up
   
5. General Municipal Cleanup with Sheriff's Labor Assistance Program
   

Social Services

1. Meals on Wheels
2. E.A.S.E. (Easy Access Single Entry) Partnership with State provides Seniors with information about medical care, tax preparation, finances, housing.
   
3. Transportation for Seniors and medical trips for those with disabilities
   
4. Senior Newsletter
   
5. Health Education Seminars and Recreation Programs for Seniors
   
6. Food Pantry
   
7. Holiday Programs for qualifying residents
   

Summary of Health Department Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to monitor the health of the community and determine what health services are necessary
• Conduct community-wide immunization programs for children, adult, cats, and dogs.
• Inspect restaurants and stores to insure that the food you and your family eat is safe.\
• Conduct water tests at lakes and bathing beaches to insure that the water is clean and safe.
• Conduct Health Education Programs in schools, work sites, health care facilities, and community organizations to enable people to improve their health and prevent disease.
• Link people to necessary personal health services and assure the provision of health care when it is otherwise unavailable.
• Provide a variety of nursing services such as community advocacy, case management, outreach, referral, and counseling.
• Enforce laws and regulations that protect and ensure the safety of the community.