LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 18, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department in partnership with the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad will offer COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Colorectal cancer affects both men and women of all racial and ethnic groups. It is the 2nd leading cancer killer in the United States. Early detection through screening; however, can drastically
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. One person dies every 37
New Year’s resolutions seem like a great way to commit to becoming a better you but, unfortunately, research shows that by February, about 80% of us will fail to adhere
While the holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, for many people, the holidays can be a depressing time when they get the holiday blues. Feelings
Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose) and released
This year marks the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month (Recovery Month). In 1999, Recovery Month was launched to spread the message that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of immunizing people of all ages. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that killed or severely disabled
Extremely hot weather can cause sickness or even death, yet heat-related illness is preventable. Each year, extreme heat causes more deaths than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and lightning combined. There are
June is Men’s Health Month, observed across the country to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men and their families to practice and implement
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