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Snow Hill, Maryland- Atlantic General Hospital and the Worcester County Health Department are proud to announce that they are partnering to sponsor Worcester County Go Red for Women. The campaign will focus on raising awareness among women about heart disease, risk factors, signs/symptoms, and steps you can take to reduce your risk for developing heart disease. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be virtual and includes a week-long social media campaign dedicated to educating women about risk factors for heart disease and simple steps you can take to reduce your risk. During the week of February 1- February 5, 2021, Atlantic General Hospital’s and Worcester Health’s social media will feature educational videos promoting heart health. 

Snow Hill, MD – Make your health a priority this new year. The Worcester County Health Department is making plans for the sixth session of our online health and wellness program, Worcester Wellness Weigh (WWW). The program is supported by a grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. WWW is a free, technology-based, healthy lifestyle and weight loss program designed specifically for families who are ready to work together to lose weight, eat healthier, increase physical activity, and improve their overall health.

Snow Hill, MD- Do you need help quitting smoking or vaping? Well we are here to help! The Worcester County Health Department is committed to preventing tobacco and nicotine product use among youth and offering quit resources. The Worcester County Health Department is offering a new youth Tobacco Cessation Program, set to begin in January. This new online program is designed for youth ages 13-17. Join one of our youth smoking cessation classes starting next month: 

Snow Hill, MD– The Worcester County Health Department has expanded drive-thru COVID-19 testing and will now offer testing in Snow Hill and West Ocean City.