From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: The CEO Roundtable on Cancer has accredited University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) with the CEO Cancer Gold StandardTM, recognizing its efforts to reduce the risk of cancer for its team members and covered family members. This nonprofit organization of CEOs, founded by former President George […]
Harford Farmer Directs Funds to North Harford Agriculture Department; Sponsored by Monsanto Fund
From America’s Farmers Grow Communities: The North Harford High School Agriculture Department has received a $2,500 donation from Harford County farmer Jarod Smith and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help the organization implement an aquaculture and aquaponics learning station as part of their animal science, plant science and […]
Harford County Health Department Extends Hours of Vital Records Office
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department announces it is extending the hours of operation of its Vital Records office. Beginning March 2nd, the Vital Records office will be open from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Previously, the Vital Records office was open Monday thru Friday, from 8am to 12pm, […]
Health Department Encourages Measles Vaccinations for Harford County Residents
From the Harford County Health Department: In January, 2015, 102 people from 14 states were reported to have measles. Most cases were linked back to an amusement park in California. In 2008, 2011, and 2013, measles cases increased over previous years. Then, in 2014, 644 confirmed cases of measles were reported. This was the greatest […]
United Way of Central Maryland Holds First “Stone Soup” Event in Harford County
From the United Way of Central Maryland: Fifty-one United Way of Central Maryland volunteers gathered the morning of January 17 at Bel Air United Methodist Church to make casseroles and sandwiches as part of the Families Living United Stone Soup volunteer event, the first held in Harford County by United Way. Inspired by the children’s […]
Rep. Harris Focuses on Improving the National Institutes of Health
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee released their “21st Century Cures Discussion Draft,” which includes several provisions advocated for by Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01). The “21st Century Cures Discussion Draft” proposes bold action to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of promising new treatments and cures […]
New Comprehensive Primary Care Facility Opens in Havre de Grace; Partnership between UM Upper Chesapeake Health and West Cecil
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: Beacon Health Center, a new full-service health care facility for adults and children in Havre de Grace, began providing comprehensive primary care and related services to patients in early December. It was founded as a result of a collaborative planning effort between University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health […]
Harris, Rubio Fight to Prevent Taxpayer Bailout of Obamacare; Legislation Repeals Section of President Obama’s Health Care Law
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) and Senator Marco Rubio (FL) introduced the “Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act” in the House and Senate, which will repeal section 1342 of the President’s health care law to stop bailouts of insurance companies. Section 1342 of Obamacare allows the President to use […]
