From the Harford County Health Department: Spring has returned to Harford County and with that comes a reminder about the risk of Lyme disease, the most common vector borne disease in the United States. With this in mind, the Harford County Health Department wants Harford County residents to be “tick aware”, even in areas they […]
“Alarming” 45% Increase in Newborn Babies Suffering Withdrawal in Harford County; Department of Community Services to Host Discussion on Drug-Exposed Newborns
From Harford County government: A newborn baby shouldn’t have to suffer the pain of substance abuse withdrawal, but nearly 100 Harford County newborns did just that in 2013, representing an alarming 45% increase from 2012. The Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy, in partnership with Upper Chesapeake Health and the […]
Hampden Restaurant “Alchemy” to Open Second Location at Bel Air Town Center
From MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services LLC: MacKenzie Retail, LLC is proud to announce that popular, Hampden-based restaurant, Alchemy, will be opening a second location, Alchemy Elements, at Bel Air Town Center in Harford County. This new location represents a growing interest among local concepts desiring to expand to suburban markets traditionally dominated by national […]
2nd Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk Raises Funds for Cancer LifeNet
From The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation: Faith, grace and strength. These three words will be celebrated at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium on Saturday, May 9, as an estimated 1,500 walkers are expected to participate in the Second Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk. The walk is organized by The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation and […]
Harford County Collects 800 Lb of Unwanted Medications for Proper Disposal; Drug Take-Back Program Continues with Permanent Drop Boxes
From Harford County government: Harford County government organized a successful Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 25, with 250 citizens turning in 815 pounds of expired or no longer needed medications. The medications will be properly destroyed without harming the environment. Drug Take-Back programs help address the alarming rate of drug overdoses by limiting the […]
Harford County Health Department Calls Attention to Alcohol Awareness
From the Harford County Health Department: The month of April was observed nationally as Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to learn about alcohol and the effects drinking too much has on health and relationships. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) annually dedicates this month to having the public evaluate their own drinking […]
Harford County Health Department Announces Dates for Annual Springtime Pet Rabies Vaccination Clinics
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department (HCHD) is sponsoring its annual rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets that are at least three months of age on Sunday, April 26th and Sunday, May 3rd, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Health Department’s 2015 Spring Rabies Clinics have […]
Comptroller Franchot to Recognize Bel Air Café Owner for Emphasis on Customer Service
From the office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Comptroller Peter Franchot will present a proclamation to Laurie Orfanidis, owner of the Sunny Day Café in Bel Air, on Wednesday recognizing the restaurant’s commitment to the local community and for providing great customer service. Orfanidis, who has been in the restaurant business for 35 years, opened […]
