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 help prevent damage from the

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 disease is the third most

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 the U.S. are living with

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 and ethnic minorities.  The theme

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 the second leading cause of

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 disease. This includes paying attention

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 to get vaccinated as soon

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 US Centers for Disease Control