Hamilton Township has been named a Healthy Town Gold Level by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute through the Mayors Wellness Campaign for the third consecutive year.
Hamilton is one of only a select group of towns in New Jersey to receive this recognition.
The Mayors Wellness Campaign, a program of the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, aims to improve health and wellness in communities across the state. The program provides structure and evidence-based resources for local wellness initiatives through public-private partnerships.
Mayor Jeff Martin renewed Hamilton’s commitment to the MWC in 2022. Since then, Martin and the Hamilton Township Mayor’s Wellness Campaign Committee have looked to improve the overall health and wellness of residents by organizing a variety of health-focused programs and initiatives.
In 2024, Hamilton Township expanded its public health initiatives in collaboration with the Health and Recreation departments and various local organizations. The township continued offering free health screenings, mental health awareness programs, and substance use prevention initiatives. Some of the programs included:
Walks with the Mayor: Encouraging community engagement and physical activity.
International Overdose Awareness Day: Providing education and resources on substance use prevention and recovery.
Nutrition and Food Security Programs: Addressing food insecurity through expanded partnerships and meal distribution services.
Youth and Senior Wellness Activities: Offering exercise programs, mental health workshops and social engagement events for residents of all ages.
“Our continued investment in accessible outdoor recreational opportunities, reducing barriers to food insecurity, and expanding community health programming reflects Hamilton’s unwavering commitment to our residents’ well-being,” Martin said. “We are honored to receive the Healthy Town Gold Level designation once again and will continue working to ensure Hamilton remains a leader in community wellness.”
On the web: hamiltonnj.com/MWC.
Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin with participants in Hamilton Township's Mayor's Wellness Campaign.,
