With summer in full swing, many people head outdoors for recreational sports and activities. A few simple precautions can help prevent damage from the sun and decrease the odds of getting skin cancer, … [Read more...]

As summer approaches and more people and pets spend time outdoors, residents are reminded to take precautions to avoid tick-borne diseases.  Lyme disease is the third most common communicable disease … [Read more...]

May is Asthma Awareness Month, and peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers. Approximately 26 million people in the U.S. are living with asthma, a common lifelong chronic illness. … [Read more...]

During April, we mark National Minority Health Month by raising awareness about the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities.  The theme of this year’s campaign, … [Read more...]

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer, and the second leading cause of overall cancer deaths in the United States. Early … [Read more...]

As American Heart Month continues, it is important to learn about the many ways we can decrease our chances of heart disease. This includes paying attention to our sodium intake. Current dietary … [Read more...]

This year’s flu season is off to an early start, and the St. Mary’s County Health Department is reminding residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Influenza activity in the United States is … [Read more...]

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), African American women have a higher … [Read more...]