Working in his yard over the Memorial Day weekend, Sheriff Jeff Gahler began feeling fatigued after only a short time and, by the next day, felt fully sick. Noticing a bull’s-eye rash developing, he scheduled an appointment for the day after the holiday, during which an eye doctor confirmed the classic symptoms meant he had […]
Father Martin’s Ashley Now Ashley Addiction Treatment; “Everything for Recovery because Recovery Is Everything”
From Ashley Addiction Treatment: Father Martin’s Ashley, a nationally recognized non-profit leader in addiction treatment, today announced the culmination of an 18-month-long process to convey its brand in a modern, relevant way to reach more people and save more lives. A new name – Ashley Addiction Treatment (Ashley) – and logo are outward representations of […]
Father Martin’s Ashley Opens New Facility Designed to Meet Complex Needs of 21st Century Addiction Patient
From Father Martin’s Ashley: Father Martin’s Ashley, the nationally recognized private, non-profit alcoholism and drug addiction treatment center, today announced the opening of Skip’s Hall for Integrated Addiction Treatment, a new $20 million, 44,000-square-foot building on its Chesapeake Bay-side campus outside of Baltimore, Maryland. The Skip Viragh Foundation bestowed $13 million to support the construction […]
Amid “Growing Heroin Issue,” Bel Air Police Department to Begin Carrying Naxolone
From the Bel Air Police Department: (May 20, 2015 BEL AIR, MD) In an effort to become more proactive in dealing with the growing heroin issue, the Bel Air Police Department will begin carrying Naxolone. Naxolone, commonly known by its brand name Narcan, can be administered by officers to subjects experiencing, or believed to be […]
Harford County Health Department Recognizes Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – May 20, 2015 – Gone are the April showers and in their place are warmer sun-filled days. May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and the Harford County Health Department reminds the public, young and old, of the importance of taking necessary […]
Harford County Community Services Joins the Voices of Recovery; Education on Substance Abuse, Treatment & Recovery
From Harford County government: Join the Voices for Recovery: Speak Up, Reach Out is the theme for the 2014 Recovery Month celebration in September. It encourages people to openly discuss mental and substance abuse disorders and the reality of recovery. For 25 years, Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for […]
2014 Harford County Symposium on Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
From Harford County government: On Thursday, June 26, 2014, the Harford County Department of Community Services, Office of Drug Control Policy held its Annual Symposium on Drug Prevention, Intervention and Treatment at Bel Air High School in Bel Air. Two hundred and sixty people attended the event. This year’s theme, “Where We are Now”, provided […]
Abingdon Water Treatment Plant to Temporarily Switch Supply Source to Susquehanna River
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Public Works’ Water & Sewer Division will temporarily switch water sources at the Abingdon Water Treatment Plant (AWTP) from the usual supply originating at Loch Raven Reservoir to the Susquehanna River. The switch will occur during the evening of Monday, November […]
