From Del. Glen Glass: State Delegate Glen Glass Continues to fight for the Second amendment and the Right for those who use Medical Cannabis to continue to own firearms. Delegate Glen Glass has introduced a Bill that would keep a Maryland citizen from being denied the right to purchase, posses, or carry a firearm solely […]
Health Department Dental Clinic Partners With Halls Cross Roads Elementary to Encourage Oral Health
From the Harford County Health Department: In light of National Children’s Dental Health Month, observed every February, thousands of public health organizations take the opportunity to promote the importance of children’s oral health. This year, the Harford County Health Department dental program has something to smile about. If you need to set up a dentist […]
Harford County Health Department Receives Certification to Enhance Tobacco Treatment
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department announced that two members of their Public Health Education staff received their National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice from the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) and the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependencies (ATTUD). Ms.Linda Pegram and Ms. Dottie Ruff, […]
Upper Chesapeake Hospital Limits Visitors to Help Prevent Spread of Flu
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: In the midst of the 2017-18 flu season, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) continues its focus on the health and safety of its patients, staff, visitors and community. Our hospitals have implemented a limited visitor policy to help prevent the spread of flu. This includes: […]
United Way’s 3rd Harford County Project Homeless Connect Helps 550 Struggling Individuals
From United Way of Central Maryland: This week, United Way of Central Maryland helped 550 struggling individuals and families at the organization’s Project Homeless Connect in Harford County. In its third year, United Way gathered 59 local organizations and more than 500 community volunteers to ensure local community members received the vital services they needed, […]
Harford County Health Department Urges Women to Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
From the Harford County Health Department: Of all cancers that affect women, cervical cancer is one of the most preventable. As preventable as it may be, an estimated 220 Maryland women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and approximately 70 will die from the disease in 2018. The most important thing women can do to […]
Harford County Health Department Hosts Open House for Homeless Person’s Memorial Day
From the Harford County Health Department: On the longest night of the year, December 21st, communities around the country observe National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day in remembrance of those who have died too early as a result of their homelessness. This year, the Harford County Health Department will be hosting an open house for those […]
Harford Community College Students and Faculty Visit National Institutes of Health
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College students and faculty attended the National Institutes of Health Community College Day 2017 in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 21. The annual event provides students and faculty an opportunity to visit the NIH campus to learn about careers and summer research internship opportunities in biomedical and health care fields. […]
