From the Harford County Health Department: Harford County received $170,313 in an effort to reduce overdose deaths as part of the larger effort of the Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC). The OOCC was established in March of this year and modeled after an incident command center that serves as the coordinating entity between Maryland […]
Facing Addiction in Harford County: A Candid Conversation with 19th U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
From Harford County government: The Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy and the nonprofit Addiction Connections Resource, Inc. will present “Facing Addiction in Harford County: A Conversation with the 19th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy” on Thursday, September 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Bel Air High School in […]
Public Meeting Set to Discuss Future of Healthcare in Harford and Cecil Counties
From Del. Mary Ann Lisanti: REMINDER Upper Chesapeake Health, Vision 2020 Public Information Meeting Future of Healthcare in Harford and Cecil Counties Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 6-8 PM Level Fire Hall, 3633 Level Village Road Havre de Grace, MD 21078 The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will be hosting their Vision 2020 Public Information […]
Harford County Public Library Branches to Serve as “Cooling Centers” as Heat Index Reaches 105 Deg
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees for the next several days, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “cooling centers” at all library branches during normal business hours on Thursday, July 20 through […]
Emergency Responders Host 3rd Annual I-95 Safety Fair to Fight Hunger
From Maryland State Police: In efforts to end hunger, emergency first responders in the Baltimore, Harford and Cecil counties will do their part in the fight against hunger by hosting the 2017 Safety Fair at the Maryland State Police JFK Barrack this Saturday. The event is part of a statewide partnership between the Maryland State […]
Harford County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Manager Earns National Recognition
From Harford County Public Schools: Gary Childress, supervisor of food and nutrition for Harford County Public Schools and current president of the Maryland School Nutrition Association, is in the national school nutrition spotlight for earning the President’s Award of Excellence from the School Nutrition Association (SNA). The President’s Award of Excellence recognizes up to three […]
Harford County Health Department to Hold Free Public Naloxone Training
From Harford County Health Department: In response to Harford County’s opiate/heroin epidemic, the Harford County Health Department will offer free training in the administration of naloxone (also branded under the name, NARCAN), a potentially life-saving medication. The opportunity is extended to any family member or loved one of an opiate user, as well as to […]
Harford County Sheriff Gahler Appointed by Gov. Hogan to Medical Marijuana Commission
From the Office of the Governor of Maryland: Governor Larry Hogan today announced ten appointments to the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission. The commission oversees the development of policies, procedures, insurance for dispensaries, and regulations to ensure that medical cannabis is available to qualifying patients. With the initial application phase complete, the commission is […]
