| Tue Feb 28 @12:00PM - 01:00PM FREE Quit Smoking Group Class |
| Tue Feb 28 @05:00PM - 06:00PM FREE Quit Smoking Group Class |
| Wed Feb 29 @05:00PM - 06:00PM FREE Quit Smoking Group Class |
 Prevent problems before they happen. Make use of Worcester County Health Department services to help improve your health and well-being.We have the experts to help, including prevention specialists, nurses, health educators, outreach workers, social workers, exercise physiologists, and nutritionists. Check out our services below... |
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| (Baltimore, MD) February 21, 2012 -- The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) reminds Marylanders that influenza season can last into the spring, and that it’s not too late to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your families from the flu. |
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(Annapolis, MD, Feb. 17, 2012)—The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) issued today its Call for Proposals to support local action strategies around implementation of the State Health Improvement Process (SHIP). Launched earlier this year by the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH), the SHIP provides a framework for accountability, local action, and public engagement to improve overall public health outcomes in our state.
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| BALTIMORE, MD (February 15, 2012) –This tax season, Marylanders can join the cancer fight with a quick checkmark when completing their state income tax form, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH). The Maryland income tax form provides state residents the opportunity to donate to the Maryland Cancer Fund which in turn supports cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment programs. |
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A combination of free education, support and prevention services taught by staff from Atlantic General Hospital and Worcester County Health Department including a Certified Diabetes Educator/Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, and an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Specialist. 
Healthy Lifestyles include services such as; Nutrition Counseling, Physical Activity Assessment, Lunch Time Fitness, Chronic Disease Prevention, Just Walk and Worksite Wellness. 
We provide parent education to a variety of families and at community sites including the Detention Center. We utilize model, evidence based programs such as Nurturing Families, Nurturing Fathers, Co-Parenting, and Parenting Wisely. Parenting Help – Free Tips, Advice, Resources, Stories, and Guidance. Parenting can be a difficult job; however it can also be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. Includes the Safe Homes Program is a family-focused initiative which empowers parents through a pledged commitment to maintain an alcohol and drug free home that is safe for children and the children’s social activities and recreation.
Free blood pressure measurement and education, screening and follow-up provided for individuals meeting eligibility requirements, include mammograms, breast examination, pap test, pelvic examination, colposcopy, and colonoscopy. Also includes community outreach regarding risk reduction for cancer. Dental - Coming Soon!