From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has issued a proclamation in observance of Diabetes Alert Day, Tuesday, March 22, 2011. According to statistics released by the United Health Group’s Center for Health Reform and Modernization, more than 50% of Americans could have diabetes by the year 2020. Currently health professionals estimate […]
Harford County Health Department Observes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month And Promotes Everyday Awareness
From the Harford County Health Department: For more than a decade now, the month of March has been observed in Maryland and across the nation as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Those who watch television probably have seen commercials featuring the likes of celebrities Diane Keaton, Terrance Howard, Katie Couric, Jimmy Smits and Morgan Freeman, whose […]
Alzheimer’s Association’s Harford County Memory Walk Oct. 2 in Bel Air
From the Alzheimer’s Association: Get out your walking shoes. The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its annual Harford County Memory Walk, Saturday, Oct. 2 (rain or shine), at the Bel Air Equestrian Center (608 N. Tollgate Rd., Bel Air). Registration starts at 9 a.m., when participants can enjoy light refreshments, as well as music and entertainment […]
No-Cost HIV Testing Offered By Harford Health Department
From the Harford County Health Department: In observance of 2010 National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), the Harford County Health Department will offer anonymous, no-cost HIV testing on a “walk-in” basis on Monday, June 28, 2010, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m at the Health Services Division office located on the top floor […]
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Provides a Year-Long Reminder
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – March 26, 2010 – March has been the national and statewide observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. However, because the disease continues to be the second leading cause of cancer death behind only lung cancer, awareness of the importance of screening and prevention remains an […]
County Executive Craig Proclaims Wellness Week in Harford County
From Harford County government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Harford County Executive David R. Craig has proclaimed September 26 – October 3, 2009 as Wellness Week in Harford County. The County Executive made the announcement prior to the start of a 5K walk/run in Havre de Grace on Saturday. “This week Harford County Government joins […]
