From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department, in partnership with other County agencies, is hosting its annual Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) meeting to discuss the future health priorities of Harford County. In 2011, Maryland launched the State Health Improvement Process (SHIP) to prioritize Maryland’s health concerns. The goal of SHIP […]
Harford County Receives $170,000 to Help Fight Opioid Epidemic
From the Harford County Health Department: Harford County received $170,313 in an effort to reduce overdose deaths as part of the larger effort of the Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC). The OOCC was established in March of this year and modeled after an incident command center that serves as the coordinating entity between Maryland […]
Harford County Health Department Offers Low-Cost Rabies Vaccines for World Rabies Day
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department is partnering with 4 Paws Spa and Training Center, Inc. to offer low cost rabies vaccination in support of World Rabies Day. Although World Rabies Day is recognized on Thursday, September 28th, the Harford County Health Department is conducting the clinic on Saturday, September […]
Harford County Public Library Branches to Serve as “Cooling Centers” as Heat Index Reaches 105 Deg
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees for the next several days, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “cooling centers” at all library branches during normal business hours on Thursday, July 20 through […]
Harford County Health Department to Hold Free Public Naloxone Training
From Harford County Health Department: In response to Harford County’s opiate/heroin epidemic, the Harford County Health Department will offer free training in the administration of naloxone (also branded under the name, NARCAN), a potentially life-saving medication. The opportunity is extended to any family member or loved one of an opiate user, as well as to […]
Harford County Public Libraries to Serve as Cooling Centers as Heat Index Nears 105 Deg
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees on Thursday, July 13, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department, will offer “cooling centers” at all library branches during normal business hours. On Thursdays, Harford libraries are open […]
Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly Retires; Ends 46-Year Career with Department
From the Harford County Health Department: Dr. Russell Moy Named Acting Health Officer Effective July 1, 2017 After 46 years at the Harford County Health Department, Health Officer Susan Kelly retired on July 1, 2017. Kelly began her career in 1971 as a sanitarian and later became the Director of Environmental Health. After her predecessor […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes “Don’t Fry Day;” Celebrates Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention
From the Harford County Health Department: “DON’T FRY DAY” CELEBRATES MELANOMA AND SKIN CANCER DETECTION & PREVENTION Every Friday before Memorial Day, The Harford County Health Department joins the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention in observing national “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness. Skin cancer affects all skin types and is the […]
