From the Harford County Health Department: Soaring temperatures and humidity, bringing heat index numbers into the 90’s, have arrived in the area right on schedule. The Harford County Health Department warns residents to take precautions in hot weather against serious and potentially deadly heat illnesses. Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly reminds the public about […]
Harford County Libraries Open as “Cooling Centers” through Saturday as Heat Index Expected to Reach 100 Deg
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 100 degrees today, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will utilize libraries as “Cooling Centers” this week. All Harford County Public Libraries will serve as “Cooling Centers” for the public’s […]
Partnership led by UM Upper Chesapeake Health, Union Hospital Receive Grant to Transform Health, Well-Being of Community
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: A regional partnership of health care providers in Harford and Cecil counties, led by University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health and Union Hospital, has received a grant from the Health Services Cost Review Commission to transform the health and well-being of community members in proactive, efficient and innovative […]
2016 Harford County Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Symposium: Help, Understanding, Hope
From Harford County government: Bringing together 300 participants and 18 vendors in the fight against drug abuse, the 2016 Harford County Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Symposium was held on June 23 at Bel Air High School. Hosted by the Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy, this year’s symposium featured […]
SARC ‘Christmas in July’ Appeal for Mid-Year Restocking of Safehouse Pantry
From SARC: SARC is asking the community to take up collections during the month of July to restock the safehouse pantry. Businesses, organizations and individuals can make a big difference and turn the safehouse into a safe home by providing everyday needs that have diminished in the pantry by this time of year. Items most […]
Harford County Health Department Offers No-Cost HIV Testing on June 27
From the Harford County Health Department: In observance of the 2016 National HIV Testing Day, the Harford County Health Department will offer anonymous, free hiv test on a “walk-in” basis on Monday, June 27, 2016, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Health Services Division office located on the top floor […]
Deputy Secretary of Health Visits Harford County for Zika Town Hall Meeting
From the Harford County Health Department: Amidst media attention about Zika virus, the Harford County health Department will host a Zika awareness town hall meeting on Monday, June 27 at 1 PM. The meeting will be held in the county council chambers located at 212 S. Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014. This meeting is […]
Rep. Harris: “We Need Empirical Scientific Evidence to Clearly Determine Whether Marijuana has Medicinal Benefits”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congressmen Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD-01), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09), and Sam Farr (D-CA-20) will be introducing the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2016. This bill heeds the calls of the medical research community to address the burdensome processes that currently impede […]
