From the Harford County Health Department: With warmer temperatures and our return to outdoor activities comes increased risk of Lyme disease, the most common vector borne disease in the United States, as well as other serious tick-borne infections. With this in mind, the Harford County Health Department wants residents to be “tick aware”, even in […]
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Lauded for Stroke Treatment Practices
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC) in Bel Air received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to […]
Harford County Health Department Announces 2017 Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department is sponsoring its annual rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets that are 3 months old and over on Sunday, April 30th and Sunday, May 7th, 2017, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The cost is $8.00 per animal. Only pets under the control […]
MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary
From MedStar Health: Last spring, over 600 Harford County residents attended the community open house at the MedStar Health Bel Air Medical Campus to see the shiny new bedless hospital and urgent care. Among the guests: Anita Owens, of Fallston. While throngs of visitors toured the sunlit center from room to room, embracing its location […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes STD Awareness Month, Urges Testing
From the Harford County Health Department: To mark National Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month, the Harford County Health Department is reminding residents to get tested for sexually transmitted infections. This warning coincides with a disturbing trend across the United States. Approximately 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur every year. Almost half of those […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes National Public Health Week
From the Harford County Health Department: Each year, the first full week of April is designated as National Public Health Week. The purpose of the observed week is to recognize the contributions of public health and to highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. This year, National Public Health Week takes place […]
Harford County Health Department Promotes Importance of Screening During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Maryland. This year, according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 2,430 Marylanders will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 860 will die from it in. Ninety percent of colon […]
Harford County Health Department Recommends Children “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile”
From the Harford County Health Department: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a monthlong health observance that brings together thousands of dedicated health care professionals to promote the benefits of good oral health for children. This year’s NCDHM campaign slogan is “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile.” The Harford County Health Department […]