Union County
Office of Health Management
Vital component of the emergency preparedness and response system responsible for planning and managing the health-related aspects of community response
▣ Director’s Office
Juliana Silva, MBA
Director
E-mail Address: health@ucnj.org
Phone: 908-518-5630
Fax: 908-654-9252
Office: 400 North Avenue East, Westfield 07090
▣ Important Links and Notices
- National Public Health Week – April 6th to April 12th
- Public Health Notice Regarding Measles – According to recent reporting, the U.S. has officially surpassed 1,000 confirmed measles cases in 2026.
- Food Handling Courses – Free bi-lingual information food safety lesson recommended for food service workers, business owners and home chefs designed to help improve your food safety practices
- Family Clinic – Located in Elizabeth. Offering vaccinations, physical examinations and Mantoux Tuberculosis/TB testing for qualifying Union County residents
- Temporary Mobile Retail Food Establishment Application
- LINCS – Electronic dissemination of critical public health related information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NJ Dept of Health, County and Local Health Departments
- Medical Reserve Corps – trained to help the county’s public health professionals do whatever is needed, at the time, to prevent and minimize disease and injuries in our community
▣ National Public Health Week – April 6th to April 12th (click each image to enlarge)
- Monday, April 6 – Mental Health Matters Monday – Focuses on mental health awareness and emotional well-being. Encourages people to check in with their feelings, remember that mental health is as important as physical health, and reach out for support. Includes references to SAMHSA and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- Tuesday, April 7 – Tobacco-Free Tuesday – Promotes quitting smoking and avoiding tobacco use. Highlights the health benefits of stopping, such as easier breathing and longer life, and points to help/support resources. Visuals emphasize the dangers tobacco poses to the heart and lungs.
- Wednesday, April 8 – Wellness Wednesday – Encourages physical activity and daily movement. Suggests simple ways to stay active, such as taking a walk at lunch, stretching during the day, or trying a new fitness activity. The overall message is that moving more helps you feel better.
- Thursday, April 9 – Thrive Thursday – Centers on healthy eating and nutrition. Promotes drinking water, reducing added sugars and processed foods, and planning meals ahead. Visuals reinforce balanced food choices and overall nutrition awareness.
- Friday, April 10 – Fighting Infections Friday – Focuses on preventing illness and protecting others. Encourages vaccination, handwashing, and general infection-prevention habits. The message stresses staying safe, getting vaccinated, and helping stop the spread of disease.
- Saturday, April 11 – Sustainable Saturday – Connects environmental health with public health. Encourages water conservation, recycling, reducing waste, and keeping the community clean and green. The theme is that protecting the environment also protects human health.
- Sunday, April 12 – Self-Care Sunday – Promotes rest and personal well-being. Suggests activities like sleeping, listening to music, taking a walk, reading, and practicing self-kindness. The message emphasizes recharging and taking care of yourself.
▣ Health Officer
Sandra Cortes, MPH, REHS, HO
Health Officer
Phone: 908-518-5630
Fax: 908-654-9252
Office: 400 North Avenue East, Westfield 07090
▣ Public Health
Hanna Krysiak, RN
Public Health Nurse
Phone: 908-518-5620
Fax: 908-654-9252
Office: 400 North Avenue East, Westfield 07090
MRC Team – Julianna Rizzuto and Ernesto Hernandez
▣ Environmental Health
Jessica Mindo, MPH, HO, REHS, CHES
Environmental Health Supervisor
Phone: 908-654-9730
Fax: 908-654-9252
Office: 400 North Avenue East, Westfield 07090
▣ LINCS
The Office maintains an Emergency CHAIN (Community Health Alert Information Network) as part of Union County Local Public Health Emergency Communications System. Electronic dissemination of critical public health related information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), NJ Dept of Health, County and Local Health Departments is forwarded to designated groups and individual health care providers via the NJ Local Information Network and Communications System (LINCS).
Updates to the system will be conducted on an annual base to ensure accurate contacts.
If you are interested in receiving LINCS emails, click here.
▣ Temporary Mobile Retail Food Establishment
- Instructions
- Temporary Mobile Retail Food Establishment Application
- Application for Temporary Events Coordinator
Applications can be e-mailed to rehs@ucnj.org
Updated February 2025
▣ Medical Reserve Corps
About
All MRC volunteers will be trained to help the county’s public health professionals do whatever is needed, at the time, to prevent and minimize disease and injuries in our community Medical Reserve Corps
Application Process
To learn more about the Union County Medical Reserve Corps or to register, click here
You can also contact the Union County MRC Unit Coordinators at 908-518-5620.
Eligibility to Volunteer
- An active or retired healthcare professional in good standing
- A non-medically trained community member with a commitment to their community
- A public health professional
- A student of a health profession
- A committed individual willing to be trained to fill key support positions
Community Volunteers may be called upon to assist with administrative, clerical, reception, translation, phone, or other responsibilities. Medical professional volunteers may be called upon to assist with triage, nursing, counseling, medication dispensing or other responsibilities.
All MRC volunteers will be trained to help the county’s public health professionals do whatever is needed, at the time, to prevent and minimize disease and injuries in our community.
Commitment
- The success of the UC MRC is based on the availability of its volunteers to respond in a timely manner when deployed.
- Prior to beginning the application process, we ask that each potential volunteer consider his or her family responsibilities, work commitments and any other possible limitations.
Potential Duties during times of non-emergency (optional)
- Staff first aid areas at community events
- Distribute information at health fairs
- Promote public health campaigns
Potential Duties during an emergency
- Augment medical and support staff shortages for public health response
- Assist with the distribution or dispensing of medication
- Assist with disease surveillance and notification