From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to exceed 105 degrees on Tuesday, August 16, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will utilize libraries as “Cooling Centers” during normal business hours. On Tuesdays, the Bel Air Library is open […]
Harford County Health Department Urges Protection from Hot Weather
From the Harford County Health Department: Soaring temperatures and humidity, bringing heat index numbers into the 90’s, have arrived in the area right on schedule. The Harford County Health Department warns residents to take precautions in hot weather against serious and potentially deadly heat illnesses. Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly reminds the public about […]
Harford County Health Department Offers No-Cost HIV Testing on June 27
From the Harford County Health Department: In observance of the 2016 National HIV Testing Day, the Harford County Health Department will offer anonymous, free hiv test on a “walk-in” basis on Monday, June 27, 2016, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Health Services Division office located on the top floor […]
Harford County Health Department Celebrates “Don’t Fry Day” for Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention
From the Harford County Health Department: For most, Memorial Day heralds an official start of summer. The Harford County Health Department joins the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention in observing Friday, May 27th as national “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness. Skin cancer affects all skin types and is the most common […]
Harford County Health Department Observes National Public Health Week
From the Harford County Health Department: Each year, during the first full week of April, the American Public Health Association joins with its professional and community partners nationwide 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 […]
Health Department Conducts Dental Screening for Harford County’s Homeless
From the Harford County Health Department: In response to the enormous need for dental care among the homeless community, the Harford County Health Department Dental Clinic and dental implants manchester uk held a homeless dental clinic on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at its facility in Edgewood, MD. The program […]
Health of Harford Remains Stable and Continues to be Among Best in State, According to Annual Report
From the Harford County Health Department: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has released its 2016 national County Health Rankings that reflect health status in Harford remains stable and continues to be among the best in the state. The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps is compiled annually by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the […]
Harford County Health Department Promotes Importance of Screening During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
From the Harford County Health Department: March is recognized across the nation as national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society projects 2,390 new cases of colorectal cancer in Maryland during 2016 and approximately 850 deaths from the disease. As part of this observance, the Harford County Health Department, the Maryland Department of Health […]