From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department joins public health organizations around the state and throughout the nation encouraging smokers to take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout (GASO) event on November 17th. The annual event challenges people not to smoke cigarettes for 24 hours, hoping their decision […]
Harford County Joins “No Shave November” Campaign to Grow Cancer Awareness
From Harford County government: No Shave November is a national campaign to “grow” awareness about the importance of men’s cancer screenings. In recognition of No Shave November, County Executive Barry Glassman invites the men of Harford County to stop shaving for the month and donate new shaving supplies and other toiletries to support local veterans […]
PAWS for People to Hold Training Sessions in Bel Air for Potential Pet Therapy Teams
From PAWS for People: PAWS for People will hold training sessions for potential pet therapy teams in Bel Air, MD in early November. What: PAWS for People Training Sessions for Potential Pet Therapy Teams When: November 1st & 15th 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – both sessions required Where: Harford County Sheriff’s Office 45 Main […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Observed in Octover; Health Department Urges Women to be Screened
From the Harford County Health Department: This year approximately 4,880 Maryland women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 820 will die from the disease, making breast cancer the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. One of the best tools available to reduce breast cancer deaths is the screening mammogram. The Harford County Health […]
Edgewood Middle School Student Named 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Award Honoree; Youngest of 4 Youth Nationwide Recognized for ‘Helping and Leading Others’
From We Cancerve Movement, Inc.” We Cancerve Movement Founder Grace E. G. Callwood, age 12, of Harford County, is a 2016 NICKELODEON HALO AWARDS Honoree, and will be recognized during a concert special honoring her and three other young community leaders who are changing the world by “Helping and Leading Others” (HALO). The concert, which […]
Harford County Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for Saturday
From Harford County government: In the interest of public safety, public health & the environment, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016, from 10:00am through 2:00pm, Harford County will be participating in the Nationwide RX Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the US Drug Enforcement Admin. You may turn in your unused/expired medications for safe disposal on Saturday, […]
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Designated “Baby-Friendly” Hospital
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC) has been designated a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA. UM UCMC is one of five hospitals in Maryland to receive the designation and is the first and only hospital within the University of Maryland Medical System to be named a Baby-Friendly® Hospital. […]
SARC’s “My Big Fat Greek Gala” Raises $87,000 to Prevent Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Stalking
From the Sexual Assault/ Spouse Abuse Resource Center: Despite a windy evening that presented a challenge for inflating the lighted hot air balloons, more than 225 guests packed Bulle Rock on September 10 for an evening of food, entertainment and celebration that raised $87,000 for SARC, the nonprofit organization that helps victims of domestic and […]
