From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department is sponsoring its annual rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets that are 3 months old and over on Sunday, April 30th and Sunday, May 7th, 2017, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The cost is $8.00 per animal. Only pets under the control […]
MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary
From MedStar Health: Last spring, over 600 Harford County residents attended the community open house at the MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus to see the shiny new bedless hospital and urgent care. Among the guests: Anita Owens, of Fallston. While throngs of visitors toured the sunlit center from room to room, embracing its location […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes STD Awareness Month, Urges Testing
From the Harford County Health Department: To mark National Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month, the Harford County Health Department is reminding residents to get tested for sexually transmitted infections. This warning coincides with a disturbing trend across the United States. Approximately 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur every year. Almost half of those […]
Harford County Child Advocacy Center Presents Screening of Adverse Childhood Experiences Documentary
From the Harford County Child Advocacy Center: In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, please join the Harford County Child Advocacy Center and our community partners on April 7 for a free screening of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) documentary, Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope. This important film chronicles […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes National Public Health Week
From the Harford County Health Department: Each year, the first full week of April is designated as National Public Health Week. The purpose of the observed week is to recognize the contributions of public health and to highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. This year, National Public Health Week takes place […]
Harford County Health Department Promotes Importance of Screening During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Maryland. This year, according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 2,430 Marylanders will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 860 will die from it in. Ninety percent of colon […]
C. Milton Wright Students “Kick Butts” – Action Urged to Protect Kids from Candy-Flavored Tobacco Products
From Students Against Destructive Decisions: Kids in Maryland will unite against tobacco use on March 15 as they join thousands of young people nationwide to mark Kick Butts Day. More than 1,000 events are planned across the United States and around the world for this annual day of youth activism, sponsored by the Campaign for […]
Havre de Grace Restaurant Week 2017 Returns Feb. 20-26
From the City of Havre de Grace: Havre de Grace Office of Tourism announced today Havre de Grace Restaurant Week will be returning this year February 20 through 26. Mayor Martin stated in a recent video promoting Restaurant Week “It’s a great way to come together with family and friends to try new dishes and […]
