About Us

The Rahway Department of Health is a government agency that provides local public health and environmental health services.

Our mission is to prevent disease and promote physical and mental well-being through policy development, disease detection, prevention, education and enforcement in a culturally competent manner that ensures the highest quality of life for those who live and work in our community.  Our commitment extends to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality in managing vital statistics and medical records. Through the strategic use of data, the department aims to inform evidence-based policies and interventions, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more resilient Rahway.

The Rahway Health Department also provides local public health and environmental health services for the Township of Winfield.

For public health or an environmental health emergency, the Health Officer or her staff are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the non-emergency Rahway Police Department 732-827-2200. If the emergency is life-threatening or requires immediate police, fire or ambulatory response, call 911.

Enforcement of Regulations

The Department offers public health and environmental health services in accordance with mandates established by the State Department of Health. Additionally, it ensures compliance with the New Jersey State Sanitary Code, State laws and regulations, local ordinances, and policies set forth by each covered municipality.

Services

Services provided by the Department include:

Animal control services, including rabies vaccinations

Chronic disease screenings

Disease and injury prevention

Disease investigations

Environmental inspections and licensing

Health Education

Immunizations for children and adults (Influenza only)

Social Work

Vital Statistics

Physical Address
1 City Hall Plaza
Rahway, NJ 07065
Directions

Contact
Main Office: (732) 827-2089
Fax: (732) 381-7668
Email: 
Health@cityofrahway.com

Hours 
Monday to Friday
8:30AM to 4:30PM

  1. Andrea Alvare

    Director/Health Officer

  2. De Zheng

    Chief Registered Environmental Health Specialist

  3. Marvin Yanez

    Registered Environmental Health Specialist

  4. Nidiyojana Rubiano

    Registered Environmental Health Specialist

  5. Jennifer Antunes, RN

    Public Health Nurse
    Additional Phone: 732-827-2085

  6. Amanda Figueiredo, CMR

    Local Registrar, ABC Board Secretary

  7. Lilibeth Rivera, CMR

    Deputy Registrar