From the Harford County Health Department: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a monthlong health observance that brings together thousands of dedicated health care professionals to promote the benefits of good oral health for children. This year’s NCDHM campaign slogan is “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile.” The Harford County Health Department […]
Free “Community Conversation Series” for Caregivers Offered by Harford County Office of Disability Services
From Harford County government: If you have been looking for Disability Benefits Support, and weren’t sure how to start or who to ask, we have great news for you. The Harford County government, under the administration of County Executive Barry Glassman, is proud to introduce a three-part “Community Conversation” series on planning for the future […]
January is National Radon Action Month: Harford County Health Department Recommends Testing Your Home
From the Harford County Health Department: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month to increase the public’s awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant, new construction practices. Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted […]
Harford County Health Department Urges Women to be Screened for Cervical Cancer
From the Harford County Health Department: This year, an estimated 230 Maryland women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and approximately 70 will die from the disease. The human papilloma virus, HPV, can cause certain cancers and other diseases. About 17,600 women and 9,300 men are diagnosed with a cancer caused by HPV each year […]
United Way of Central Maryland’s 2nd Annual Project Homeless Connect Helps More Than 450 Harford County Residents
From United Way of Central Maryland: Yesterday, United Way of Central Maryland hosted its second annual Project Homeless Connect in Harford County. United Way gathered more than 50 local organizations and more than 200 community volunteers to aid more than 450 individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Harford County. United Way’s Project Homeless […]
United Way of Central Maryland to Host Harford County’s Second Annual Project Homeless Connect
From United Way of Central Maryland: United Way’s recently released ALICE® Report found that 34 percent of households in Harford County either live in poverty, or qualify at or below the ALICE threshold — ALICE stands for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed and classifies households that don’t earn enough to afford basic needs like food, […]
Rep. Harris Responds to President’s Call to Democrats to Obstruct Reform of Obamacare
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s remarks to Congressional Democrats on Obamacare: “Today, President Obama met with Congressional Democrats and urged them to obstruct Republican efforts to reform Obamacare. I am disappointed, but not surprised, that the President would again seek […]
Harford County Organizations Distribute 215 Winter Coats to Children and Families in Need
From Harford County government: Several Harford County organizations came together this holiday season to give more than 215 high-quality new winter coats to local children and families in need, generating smiles all around at events held December 13 – 15, 2016. Harford County government helped to organize the events, which were made possible by generous […]
