Be Sun Safe: Skin Cancer Prevention With summer in full swing, many people head outdoors for recreational sports and activities. A few simple precautions can

Tick-Borne Disease Precautions As summer approaches and more people and pets spend time outdoors, residents are reminded to take precautions to avoid tick-borne diseases.  Lyme

May is Peak Season for Asthma Sufferers May is Asthma Awareness Month, and peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers. Approximately 26 million people in

Taking Action for Health Equity During April, we mark National Minority Health Month by raising awareness about the health disparities that continue to affect racial

Are You at Risk of Colon Cancer? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer, and

Decreasing Sodium Saves Lives As American Heart Month continues, it is important to learn about the many ways we can decrease our chances of heart

Get Your Flu Vaccine Today! This year’s flu season is off to an early start, and the St. Mary’s County Health Department is reminding residents

Breast Cancer and African American Women Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. According to the