From the Harford County Health Department: Conceived in 1988 as the first-ever global health observance, World AIDS Day falls annually on December 1st. In the U.S., the National Centers for Disease Control and public health partners locally and worldwide unite people in the fight against HIV, to encourage action in support of people living with […]
Harford County Develops Protocols for Handling Ebola Patients
From Harford County government: Harford County Government, in cooperation with the Harford County Health Department, Upper Chesapeake Health System, the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association, the Department of Emergency Services and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, has developed the protocols for patients suspected of having Ebola. The protocols were implemented as of 7:00 […]
Foodie Week at the Harford County Public Library
From the Harford County Public Library: The Harford County Public Library is celebrating Good Nutrition Month this November with a special Foodie Week! Join us for programs that celebrate the variety of food and part food plays in our daily lives. Two-time Pulitzer Prize nominated columnist Leah Eskin kicks-off the week with stories from her […]
Alzheimer’s Association to Hold Harford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Nov. 1 at Bel Air Equestrian Center
From the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter invites the community to help reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Harford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Saturday, Nov. 1 (rain or shine), at Bel Air Equestrian Center (608 N. Tollgate Rd.) in Bel Air. This event provides an […]
Harford County Initiates Preparations for Ebola Patients; “County Residents are Much More Likely to Get the Flu”
From Harford County government: Harford County Government has initiated planning and procedures to deal with the Ebola virus. The Department of Emergency Services is coordinating the county’s efforts among various agencies, departments and organizations. County officials received a briefing on the Ebola virus from the Harford County Health Department and the University of Maryland, Upper […]
1st Area Medical Laboratory Soldiers from the Aberdeen Proving Ground Deploy for Ebola Mission
From Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Command Public Affairs: The 1st Area Medical Laboratory will deploy to Liberia to support the U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Part of the 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives), Soldiers from the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland-based 1st Area Medical Laboratory, or AML, will […]
Harford County Health Department Provides Assistance with Health Insurance Options
From the Harford County Health Department: As the Affordable Care Act continues to roll out across the country, Seedco and the Harford County Health Department are partnering to offer opportunities to learn more about what health insurance options are available locally. Programs are designed to inform the public about the Affordable Care Act as well […]
Rep. Harris Attends Ebola Hearing, Calls for Some Level of Travel Ban
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., participated in the hearing on Ebola by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. As a physician, Congressman Harris understands the threat posed by Ebola and that if we put in place proper protocols and protections how the spreading can stop. […]
