Past Events
Below is a list of events that the Paramus Health Department has already held. For a list of upcoming events, click here!

Paramus Walks
The Paramus Health Department is excited to announce the return of Paramus Walks for its fourth annual season! Our popular walking program kicks off on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and is designed to help community members build and maintain an active lifestyle.
Join us for a 2-mile walk at Van Saun County Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM for eight weeks. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve your health, connect with neighbors, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED Training
Monday, December 9th, 2024
5:30pm – 9pm
The Paramus Health Department will be holding Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED training through the American Red Cross at no cost to Paramus residents!

Aging Gracefully with Memory Impairment
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
7pm – 8pm
Join the Paramus Health Department for a presentation offering insights into the challenges of aging with memory impairment. Joan DiPaola, RN, will help individuals and their families navigate the complexities of memory-related conditions while fostering a positive approach to aging.

Paramus Walks
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 –
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
9am – 10am
The Paramus Health Department is excited to be bringing back the Paramus Walks program for its third year! To help our community members form and maintain more active lifestyles, the Paramus Health Department will be holding a 2-mile walk every Wednesday morning for 8 weeks. This program is free and open to Paramus residents of all ages!

Happy Hour of Hope
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
4pm – 6pm
Join the Paramus Health Department and Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus for an event to raise awareness for breast cancer early detection and celebrating survivors! Enjoy delicious refreshments and take advantage of this wellness opportunity.

Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED Training
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
5:30pm – 9pm
The Paramus Health Department will be holding Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED training through the American Red Cross at no cost to Paramus residents!

Flu Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
8:00am – 9:00am
Join the Paramus Health Department for our annual flu vaccination clinic! This program is open to all adult Paramus residents and Paramus Borough employees.

Flu Vaccination Clinic
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
9:30am – 11:30am and
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Join the Paramus Health Department for our annual flu vaccination clinic! This program is open to all adult Paramus residents and Paramus Borough employees.

Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED Training
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
5:30pm – 9pm
The Paramus Health Department will be holding Adult and Pediatric CPR & AED training through the American Red Cross at no cost to Paramus residents!

Rabies Vaccination Program
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
5pm – 7pm
Join the Paramus Health Department for our free Rabies Vaccination Program for cats and dogs.

Understanding Eating Disorders
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
7pm – 8pm
Join the Paramus Health Department for an informative session shedding light on the complexities of eating disorders. Dr. Lara Addesso will provide insights into identification, understanding, and support for those affected by eating disorders.

Daycare & School Immunization Workshop
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
10:30am – 12:30pm
Join the Paramus Health Department for a workshop which will review important issues related to vaccine preventable diseases and audit protocols at daycare centers.

Paramus Walks
Monday, September 18th, 2023 –
Monday, November 27th, 2023
9am – 10am
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to announce the Paramus Walks program for Paramus residents. Throw on a pair of walking sneakers and get moving with us this Fall!

Breaking the Silence: Depression Awareness
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
1pm – 2pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to host an educational program about mental health, signs and symptoms of depression and insights into how to manage it. Join us for a discussion about the effects of depression, the importance of seeking professional help and tips for managing it.

Flu Vaccination Program
Saturday, September 30, 2023
8:30am – 9:30am
The Paramus Health Department will be hosting a flu vaccination program open to all adult Paramus residents. Vaccines available include the Fluzone Quadrivalent (for adults 18 years and older), and the Fluzone High Dose Quadrivalent (for adults 65 and older).

Flu Vaccination Program
Friday, September 29, 2023
9:30am – 11:30am and
1:30pm – 3pm
The Paramus Health Department will be hosting a flu vaccination program open to all adult Paramus residents. Vaccines available include the Fluzone Quadrivalent (for adults 18 years and older), and the Fluzone High Dose Quadrivalent (for adults 65 and older).

Blood Chemistry Screening
Friday, September 22, 2023 and
Saturday, September 23, 2023
7am – 9am
The Paramus Health Department will be hosting a blood chemistry screening program open to all adult Paramus residents.

Food for Thought: Zooming into Malnutrition Awareness
Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
1pm – 2pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to host an educational program about better health and well-being. Join us for a discussion about the effects of malnutrition, the importance of balanced nutrition and tips for making healthier food choices.

Free Skin Cancer Screening
Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
1pm – 4pm
The Paramus Health Department will be offering free skin cancer screenings. Skin cancer screening exams are the best way to catch melanoma and other skin cancers early when they are easiest to treat!

Free Skin Cancer Screening
Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
1pm – 3pm
The Paramus Health Department will be offering free skin cancer screenings. Skin cancer screening exams are the best way to catch melanoma and other skin cancers early when they are easiest to treat!

Healing Your Bones
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
1pm – 2pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to host an educational program about how to improve your bone health. Join Kathy Newberg for a discussion about different foods that may help increase bone density and other tips to improve bone strength.

No-Cost Blood and Health Screening
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
7:30am – 11am
The Paramus Health Department will be hosting our second annual No-Cost Blood and Health Screening Program open to Paramus residents.

Rabies Vaccination Program
Thursday, May 4th, 2023
5pm – 7pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to host our annual Rabies Vaccination Program for cats and dogs.

Understanding Speech-Language Development in Babies and Toddlers
Monday, May 1st, 2023
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join the Paramus Health Department to help parents learn about and apply their knowledge of speech and language milestones in children 0-3, to identify signs and symptoms of speech-language delays, and access local resources to support them.

Narcan Training
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
6:30pm – 7:30pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to announce our sixth Narcan Training and Distribution Program open to all residents. Participants will learn about the opioid epidemic and how to administer Narcan to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Each participant will receive two doses of Narcan to take with them.

Fear Not, There Is a Way to Handle Anxiety
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023
1pm – 2pm
The Paramus Health Department is excited to host an educational program about how to handle anxiety. Join Susan Breithaupt, Social Worker for a discussion about what anxiety is and tips on how to overcome/manage it.

Narcan Training
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
6pm – 7pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to announce our fifth Narcan Training and Distribution Program open to all residents. Participants will learn about the opioid epidemic and how to administer Narcan to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Each participant will receive two doses of Narcan to take with them.

Paramus Walks
Every Monday from March 20th, 2023
to Monday, May 22nd, 2023
9am – 10am
Join the Paramus Health Department for our Paramus Walks program! To help our community members form and maintain more active lifestyles, we will hold a walk every Monday morning for 10 weeks. This program is free and open to Paramus residents of all ages.

Be Happy & Healthy with Plant Based Nutrition
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
11am – 12pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to host an educational program about how to maintain a plant-based diet. Join Nicole Fuller, Registered Dietitian in exploring the basics of a plant-based diet, including the health benefits and meal planning tips.

Protecting Your Heart
Monday, February 13th, 2023
1pm – 2pm
February is American Heart Month and the Paramus Health Department is proud to host an educational program about how to maintain a healthy heart. Join us to learn the facts about keeping your heart healthy and what you can do to take care of yourself!

New Year New Eating Habits
Thursday, January 12th, 2023
1pm – 2pm
The Paramus Health Department is proud to host an educational program about starting new eating habits in the new year with Danielle Fabrizio, Community Health Educator.

Narcan Training Program
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
5pm – 7pm
The Paramus Health Department will be holding a Narcan Training and Distribution program Wednesday, December 21st from 5pm to 7pm. During the event, community members will learn about the opioid epidemic, and how Narcan can be used to reverse an opioid overdose. Each participant will receive a package containing two doses of Narcan.

COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Program
Thursday, December 8th, 2022
4:30pm – 6:30pm
The Paramus Health Department will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 bivalent booster to community members 18 years and older.

COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Program
Friday, October 21st, 2022
10:30am – 1pm
The Paramus Health Department will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 bivalent booster to community members 18 years and older.

Improving Your Memory
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
2:30pm – 3:30pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you this free, educational program. Join us to learn tips and tricks to helping with memory and improving brain health.

COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Program
Friday, October 14th, 2022
10:30am – 1pm
The Paramus Health Department will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 bivalent booster to community members 18 years and older.

Senior Flu Vaccination Program
Saturday, October 1st, 2022
8:30am – 9:30am
The Paramus Health Department will be holding a flu vaccination program for senior residents of Paramus, as well as residents with chronic conditions.

Blood Chemistry Screenings
Friday, September 16th, 2022
Saturday, September 17th, 2022
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to offer blood chemistry screenings to residents.

Lyme Disease: Are You at Risk?
Tuesday, September 13th, 2022
10am – 11am
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you this free, educational program. Join our public health nurse to learn all you need to know about Lyme Disease- what it is, where it comes from, common signs & symptoms, treatments, and more.

Sleep 101
Thursday, August 11th, 2022
7pm – 8pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you this free, educational program. Join our sleep specialist to talk everything you need to know about sleep! Why it is such an import part of a health life, how poor sleep may be affecting you, tips and tricks to get better sleep tonight, and more!

Free Skin Cancer Screenings
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
1pm – 3pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to offer free skin cancer screenings to all Paramus residents, employees, and pool members!

Better Balance: Better Life
Thursday, July 28th, 2022
2pm – 3pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you this free, educational program. Join us and our physical therapist to hear about normal gait, what affects your gait and balance, exercises and activities for better balance, and learn when to see a specialist.

LGBTQ+ 101: Understanding Sexuality
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
6pm – 7pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to offer an informative session that explains the various identities within the LGBTQ community, the basic stages of sexual development, and the four components of sexuality. It also may include the poor social and health outcomes faced by LGBTQ+ persons, and offers ways to be better allies to LGBTQ peers.

Taking Care of Your Skin This Summer
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022
12pm – 1pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you an educational program on how you can protect your skin this summer, check your skin at home, and how you can best prevent skin cancer.

CPR Training
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
6pm – 8pm
The first week in June is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. To raise awareness to the importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the Paramus Health Department will be hosting a CPR training program to teach our community how to administer this lifesaving procedure to preserve brain function when a person is in cardiac arrest.

Vaping: What Parents Need to Know
Thursday, May 26th, 2022
6pm – 7pm
It seems like everywhere you turn, there’s a vape cloud! Young people are vaping more and more and parents are at a loss. Join us to learn more about vaping, its health implications, and what to look for in protecting your kids.

Community Vision Board Project
Thursday, May 19th, 2022
6pm – 8pm
The Paramus Health Department is hosting a collaborative vision board project to display the strength of Paramus! The vision board will demonstrate our resiliency, and will be a way to promote positivity.

Your Risk for Pre-Diabetes
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
12pm – 1pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you an educational program about what pre-diabetes is, your risk for it, and how you can live a balanced life to help prevent it.

Blood and Health Screening
Saturday, May 7th, 2022
7:30 am – 11:30 am
The Paramus Health Department is proudly hosting a no-cost blood and health screening event to promote community health. Paramus residents will be able to receive no-cost blood testing and health screening services to understand their current health status.

The After-Math of COVID
Tuesday, April 26th, 2022
12pm – 1pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you an educational program to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic that hit home for us all. The program will discuss the effects it had on our lives, our mental health, and how we can work on healing from it.

World of Flavors
Thursday, March 31st, 2022
12pm – 1pm
The Paramus Health Department is pleased to bring you an educational program this National Nutrition Month! Join us to learn good-for-you ways of seasoning, preparing, and enjoying healthy, cultural foods!
