From Harford County government: Represented by the color purple, National Recovery Month shines a light on recovery and raises awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders. Harford County will join voices nationwide this September to recognize Recovery Month with purple lights on buildings countywide and a series of free events for citizens […]
Disease Concerns Elicit Expanded Mosquito-Control Spraying in Abingdon
From the Maryland Department of Agriculture: The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the health departments of Prince George’s and Harford counties will expand mosquito control services in the Hyattsville and Abingdon areas Tuesday evening due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control […]
Harford County Health Department Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
From the Harford County Health Department: Wednesday, August 1 kicks off World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2018 and Harford County Health Department would like to take this time to promote breastfeeding within the county, as well as showcase the comprehensive breastfeeding support services offered by our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Breastfeeding is a natural […]
Former DEA Official Highlights Pharmaceutical Industry’s Role in the Opiate Epidemic at Harford County’s 14th Annual Drug Symposium
From Harford County government: Joe Rannazzisi, a former DEA official who has charged the pharmaceutical industry with culpability in the opiate epidemic was the keynote speaker for Harford County’s 14th annual Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Symposium held June 21 at Bel Air High School. More than 300 attendees heard Rannazzisi discuss his findings and […]
Rep. Harris: “Opioid Abuse and Misuse – is a Dangerous Disease, but Relief is Possible”
From Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: On June 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. This package of bipartisan bills includes Medicaid, Medicare, and public health reforms to combat the opioid crisis. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement in support of the bill’s […]
Message from Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy Coming to a Theater or Billboard Near You
From Harford County government: Summer messaging is underway by the Harford County Office of Drug Control policy to prevent drug abuse and deliver a powerful message: treatment works and recovery is possible. The Glassman Administration began on June 15 airing 30-second public service announcements (PSAs) in Harford County movie theaters featuring Louis Marcell, a local […]
Harford County Public Schools to Participate in Summer Food Service Program
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) has participated in the Summer Food Service Program for nearly 30 consecutive years. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, […]
DeHaven: Think About the Words You Use When Referencing People with Disabilities
From Vernon DeHaven of Aberdeen, MD: Dear Editor: Words matter. That’s why The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR) is helping me respectfully challenge our community to think about the words they use when it comes to addressing or referencing people with disabilities. My name is Vernon, and I live in Harford County, Maryland. […]
