From American Red Cross: Nationwide, it happens 7 times a day. More often than not, the tragic loss of life could have been prevented had the home been equipped with functional smoke alarms. In fact, 60 percent of all fire-related fatalities occur in homes without a functional smoke alarm, according to the National Fire Protection […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – May 20, 2015 – Gone are the April showers and in their place are warmer sun-filled days. May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and the Harford County Health Department reminds the public, young and old, of the importance of taking necessary […]
Harford County Workshop to Help Reduce Youth Suicides Set for May 14
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD– On May 14, 2015, the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health will host a workshop in partnership with the Harford County Department of Community Services and Harford County Health Department. The workshop will provide primary care, pediatric and mental health providers with the skills and resources […]
Harford County Ranked Sixth Statewide in Health Factors, Tenth in Health Outcomes
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – March 26, 2015 – The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has announced the release of its 2015 national County Health Rankings report. The rankings, now in their sixth year, are broken down into two major categories: health outcomes and health factors, each of which represents […]
Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary to Visit Harford for Groundwater Awareness Week
From the Harford County Department of Health: On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, Maryland Secretary of the Environment, Benjamin H. Grumbles, will visit Harford County in observance of National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 8–14, 2015. The event was planned as a partnership between the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the Harford County Health Department and […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes February as Children’s Dental Health Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – February 5, 2015 – February is the observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month, placing emphasis on the need for parents and caregivers to take action early to ensure the health of their children’s teeth. A healthy mouth is important for overall health. Poor oral […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes January as National Radon Awareness Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Harford County, Maryland, January 26, 2015 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month to increase the public’s awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant, new construction practices. Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that […]
Weight LOSS
In 2010 I lost 50 pounds got within a few pound of my goal weight. That me up there, almost at my goal weight, ready to run. I was happy, I was fit and I was on Weight Watchers. In 2013 I had a major set back. A wave of sadness overcame me. […]
