From the Harford County Health Department: Local events taking place throughout the month of September are getting the community actively involved while drawing attention to National Recovery Month. National Recovery Month is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Now in […]
Harford County 911 Shift Supervisor Participating in “Ride to Conquer Cancer;” 150-Mile Bike Ride through Capital Region
From Harford County government: Jennifer Strahorn Webster, a Public Safety Dispatch Shift Supervisor with the Harford County Department of Emergency Services 911 Center, is participating in the 150 mile “Ride to Conquer Cancer” bike ride through the Capital Region September 13 and 14, 2014. The purpose of the ride is to help raise money for […]
Maryland’s First West Nile Virus Case in 2014 Prompts Message of Prevention
From the Harford County Health Department: Recently, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (MD DHMH) announced the first confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Maryland this year. The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that despite the coming calendar end to summer, mosquitoes are expected to stay active well into […]
Harford County Community Services Joins the Voices of Recovery; Education on Substance Abuse, Treatment & Recovery
From Harford County government: Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out is the theme for the 2014 Recovery Month celebration in September. It encourages people to openly discuss mental and substance abuse disorders and the reality of recovery. For 25 years, Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for […]
The Big Q: Is the Ice Bucket Challenge More about Self-Promotion than Charity?
The Ice Bucket Challenge is a fundraising gimmick gone viral on social media, with participants posting video of themselves getting doused by ice water in a roundabout fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Participants may donate to the cause, but once drenched, they also become challengers, tapping friends who must donate $100, […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For July 2014
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in July 2014: 7-Eleven Store #11633 1818 Emmorton Road Bel […]
Harford County Health Department Preparing for New School Immunization Requirements
From the Harford County Health Department: School and public health officials in Harford County urge parents to make sure their children are properly immunized by the start of school to meet new state regulations. Seventh graders in Harford must receive their Tdap and Meningitis vaccines by Sept 12 or be excluded from school the following […]
Harford Leaders Work to Make the County the Healthiest Community in Maryland at the 4th Annual Healthy Harford Day
From Healthy Harford: The premiere event promoting healthy living in Harford County will be held September 27, 2014 next to the Bel Air Farmer’s Market. Healthy Harford, a coalition of local government agencies, businesses, non-profits and citizens dedicated to improving the health of Harford County residents, will once again host Healthy Harford Day on Saturday, […]
