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.

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.