From the Harford County Health Department: BEL AIR, MD, September 25, 2014 – With the announcement on September 25th by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) of the first confirmed case of the EV-D68 enterovirus in Maryland, the Harford County Health Department recommends taking precautions against the illness. Enteroviruses, very common viruses […]
“HealthConnectNow” Enrollment Event Scheduled for March 9 at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – March 6, 2014 – On Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 1:00 to 5:00pm, the Bel Air branch of the Harford County Public Library, located at 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue in Bel Air will play host to “HealthConnectNow!” to enroll uninsured Marylanders in quality, affordable health […]
Harford County Health Department Offers Mosquito Tips Following Detection of West Nile Virus in Maryland
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – August 26, 2013 – On August 23, 2013 the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (MD DHMH) reported its first confirmed the first three cases of symptomatic West Nile virus (WNV) infection in 2013. The Harford County Health Department recommends taking measures to prevent […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes February as Children’s Dental Health Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – February 5, 2013 – 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. The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that tooth […]
February Observed as Children’s Dental Health Month in Harford County
From the Harford County Department of Health: Bel Air, MD – February 7, 2012 – National Children’s Dental Health Month is observed every February, emphasizing the need for parents to take action early to ensure the health of their children’s teeth. Each February since 1949, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children’s Dental […]
Harford County Health Department Marks World Rabies Day Sept. 24 With Free Pet Vaccination Clinic
From the Harford County Health Department: Continuing its efforts to draw attention to the threat of rabies to humans and their pets, the Harford County Health Department is collaborating once again this year with international rabies experts and a local business in Forest Hill to offer a low cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Harford County […]
Concerns of Lead in Grafton Ridge Well Water Prompt State/Local Health Department Response; Precautions Issued for Residents
From the Harford County Health Department: Following up on reports from residents of the Grafton Ridge community concerning levels of lead in well water samples, the Harford County Health Department is collaborating with local and State authorities in evaluating the situation and to providing appropriate public health precautions for residents. Harford County Health Officer Susan […]
Harford’s Food Facility Inspection Violations for August 2008
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities. Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in August, 2008. We are focusing on the restaurants and eating establishments, so we are conveniently leaving the convenience and grocery […]