From Maryland State Police: In efforts to end hunger, emergency first responders in the Baltimore, Harford and Cecil counties will do their part in the fight against hunger by hosting the 2017 Safety Fair at the Maryland State Police JFK Barrack this Saturday. The event is part of a statewide partnership between the Maryland State […]
Harford County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Manager Earns National Recognition
From Harford County Public Schools: Gary Childress, supervisor of food and nutrition for Harford County Public Schools and current president of the Maryland School Nutrition Association, is in the national school nutrition spotlight for earning the President’s Award of Excellence from the School Nutrition Association (SNA). The President’s Award of Excellence recognizes up to three […]
Harford County Health Department to Hold Free Public Naloxone Training
From Harford County Health Department: In response to Harford County’s opiate/heroin epidemic, the Harford County Health Department will offer free training in the administration of naloxone (also branded under the name, NARCAN), a potentially life-saving medication. The opportunity is extended to any family member or loved one of an opiate user, as well as to […]
Harford County Sheriff Gahler Appointed by Gov. Hogan to Medical Marijuana Commission
From the Office of the Governor of Maryland: Governor Larry Hogan today announced ten appointments to the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission. The commission oversees the development of policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure that medical cannabis is available to qualifying patients. With the initial application phase complete, the commission is focused on the […]
Harford County Public Libraries to Serve as Cooling Centers as Heat Index Nears 105 Deg
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees on Thursday, July 13, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “cooling centers” at all library branches during normal business hours. On Thursdays, Harford libraries are open […]
Gov. Hogan Administration Funds $170,000 for Harford County to Fight Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
From the Office of the Governor of Maryland: Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center, Department of Health, and the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention today announced more than $22 million to fight the heroin and opioid epidemic. Eighty percent will go to Maryland’s 24 local jurisdictions and service providers to fund prevention, enforcement, and […]
Harford County’s 13th Annual Drug Prevention Symposium Draws 300 Attendees
From Harford County government: More than 300 individuals and 20 exhibitors from throughout Maryland participated in the 2017 Harford County Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Symposium held June 22 at Bel Air High School. The 13th annual drug symposium was hosted by Harford County Community Services’ Office of Drug Control Policy and featured keynote speaker […]
Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly Retires; Ends 46-Year Career with Department
From the Harford County Health Department: Dr. Russell Moy Named Acting Health Officer Effective July 1, 2017 After 46 years at the Harford County Health Department, Health Officer Susan Kelly retired on July 1, 2017. Kelly began her career in 1971 as a sanitarian and later became the Director of Environmental Health. After her predecessor […]
