LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 12, 2015) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has appointed Terry Prochnow, MSN, MBA, RN, as the Director for its Division of Public Health Preparedness and … [Read more...]
The Great American Smokeout is November 19
LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 9, 2015) - Each year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. The … [Read more...]
Community Partners to Conduct Compliance Checks for Tobacco Retailers
LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 2, 2015) – In an effort to reduce tobacco sales to minors in St. Mary’s County and across the state, Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is teaming with … [Read more...]
Contractors Needed to Educate Local Youth on Health Risks of E-Cigarettes
LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 29, 2015) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking contractors to educate local youth on the health risks of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Use of tobacco … [Read more...]
Health Officer Issues Standing Order to Increase Access to Naloxone
LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 26, 2015) – The St. Mary’s County Health Officer, Dr. Meena Brewster, has issued a standing order to pharmacies in St. Mary’s County for dispensing naloxone. Under this … [Read more...]
Health Department Seeking Organizations to Educate Retailers on Youth Access Law for Tobacco Sales
LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 14, 2015) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking organizations to educate local merchants on Maryland’s Youth Access Law for tobacco sales. Tobacco retailers … [Read more...]
Well Water Advisory in Case of Storm Surge
LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 1, 2015) – In case of a storm surge from a potential weather event that may cause flooding of individual wells, homeowners are advised to disinfect their wells if they know … [Read more...]
Health Department Offers Free FluMist Vaccinations to Eligible Children at County Fair
LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 21, 2015) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department will provide free FluMist® vaccinations to eligible school age children at the St. Mary’s County Fair. Health department … [Read more...]
Health Department Seeking Organizations to Educate Retailers on Youth Access to Tobacco
LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 17, 2015) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking organizations to educate local merchants on Maryland’s Youth Access Law for tobacco sales. Tobacco retailers … [Read more...]
Health Department Seeking Primary Care Practices to Implement Strategies for Blood Pressure and Diabetes Management
LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 15, 2015) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking adult primary care practices (providers) to implement clinical quality improvement strategies for blood … [Read more...]