From Harford County government: Harford County will have three designated drop off sites for citizens to safely dispose of their leftover prescription medications – no questions asked – on National Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 30, 2016. The Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Havre de […]
Father Martin’s Ashley Now Ashley Addiction Treatment; “Everything for Recovery because Recovery Is Everything”
From Ashley Addiction Treatment: Father Martin’s Ashley, a nationally recognized non-profit leader in addiction treatment, today announced the culmination of an 18-month-long process to convey its brand in a modern, relevant way to reach more people and save more lives. A new name – Ashley Addiction Treatment (Ashley) – and logo are outward representations of […]
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health Sponsors Business Center in New Havre de Grace Library
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) is sponsoring the Business Center in the new Havre de Grace Library. The library is scheduled to open in early June. Located on the second floor of the mezzanine area, in a glass-walled room off the main adult area of […]
Harford County Health Department Observes National Public Health Week
From the Harford County Health Department: Each year, during the first full week of April, the American Public Health Association joins with its professional and community partners nationwide 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 […]
Health Department Conducts Dental Screening for Harford County’s Homeless
From the Harford County Health Department: In response to the enormous need for dental care among the homeless community, the Harford County Health Department Dental Clinic and dental implants manchester uk held a homeless dental clinic on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its facility in Edgewood, MD. The program […]
Health of Harford Remains Stable and Continues to be Among Best in State, According to Annual Report
From the Harford County Health Department: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has released its 2016 national County Health Rankings that reflect health status in Harford remains stable and continues to be among the best in the state. The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps is compiled annually by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the […]
Harford County Health Department Promotes Importance of Screening During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
From the Harford County Health Department: March is recognized across the nation as national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society projects 2,390 new cases of colorectal cancer in Maryland during 2016 and approximately 850 deaths from the disease. As part of this observance, the Harford County Health Department, the Maryland Department of Health […]
Health Department Vector Control Specialist to Present at Harford Lyme Advocates Meeting
From the Harford County Health Department: On Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, Harford County Health Department Program Supervisor for Vector Control and Community Hygiene, David Reiher, will address the meeting of the Harford Lyme Advocates to be held in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Chesapeake Conference Room 500, located on Upper Chesapeake […]