University Announces Partnership with Essex County
Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell and Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on October 15 a partnership agreement between the Essex County Office of Public Health Management and Montclair’s College for Community Health,...
Essex County Applies Geospatial AI to Improve Public Health Outcomes
A New Jersey public health department uses predictive modeling to proactively manage influenza and rodent-related risks. Essex County, New Jersey, is setting a new standard for modern public health operations. By embedding geospatial artificial intelligence into its...
How AI is helping this N.J. county track everything from rodents to the flu
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Essex County Health Officer Maya Harlow wished she had a crystal ball that could predict where COVID cases were originating to prevent infection before it happened. When she became the founding director of the Essex County Office of...
The Bird Flue – Myths vs Facts
Recently, the news has been circulating with discussions surrounding Avian Influenza, also commonly referred to as the bird flu. The bird flu primarily affects wild and domestic birds, dairy cows, cats, and some wild mammals. The reason why this disease is a public...
Measles Q&A
In 2000, Measles was considered eliminated in the United States. However, in recent years, the number of Measles cases has been growing. In 2024, there were 285 reported cases, and as of January 2025, 483 cases have been reported. This article addresses common...