2015 Press Release Archive
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November 12 – New Division Director for Public Health Preparedness and Response at St. Mary’s County Health Department
November 9 – The Great American Smokeout is November 19
November 2 – Community Partners to Conduct Compliance Checks for Tobacco Retailers
October 29 – Contractors Needed to Educate Local Youth on Health Risks of E-Cigarettes
October 26 – Health Officer Issues Standing Order to Increase Access to Naloxone
October 14 – Health Department Seeking Organizations to Educate Retailers on Youth Access Law for Tobacco Sales
October 1 – Well Water Advisory in Case of Storm Surge
September 21 – Health Department Offers Free FluMist Vaccinations to Eligible Children at County Fair
September 17 – Health Department Seeking Organizations to Educate Retailers on Youth Access to Tobacco
September 15 – Health Department Seeking Primary Care Practices to Implement Strategies for Blood Pressure and Diabetes Management
August 20 – Tri-County Orientation and Training for Maryland Responds Volunteers
August 3 – Parents Reminded of Back-To-School Birth Certificates and Immunizations
July 30 – Additional Naloxone Training Sessions Scheduled for Community Members
July 14 – Naloxone Training Scheduled for Community Members
July 13 – Parents Reminded of Back-To-School Immunizations
July 7 – Feral Kitten in Hollywood Neighborhood Tests Positive for Rabies
June 29 – Potential Risk of Vibrio Infection from Natural Waters
June 25 – Health Department Announces Temporary Clinic Service Closure
June 22 – Health Department Offers Free HPV Vaccinations
May 18 – Registration Open for Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Inaugural Meeting
May 4 – Health Department Suspends Perc Testing
April 29 – Naloxone Training Available for Community Residents
April 28 – Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Seeks Public Comments on Local Health Improvement Draft Plan
April 7 – 2014 Gold Star Award Winners Announced
March 26 – County Health Rankings Reflect Positive Report for St. Mary’s
March 20 – Drinking Water Supply Unaffected by Sewer Overflow
March 9 – Clear Water® Program Completes Fourth Successful Year in St Mary’s County
March 4 – Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Breton Bay Neighborhood
February 20 – Health Dept. Seeking Proposals to Conduct an Opioid Misuse Prevention Needs Assessment
February 9 – Perc Tests to Begin
January 27 – Health Dept. Seeking Contractors to Educate on Hazards of Tobacco Use for Pregnant Women
January 8 – Health Department Offers Free HPV Vaccinations
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