FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baltimore, MD (February 6, 2018) — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and every February, thousands of dental organizations and providers throughout the nation take time to inform and educate the public about the importance of children’s oral health. This February, the Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Oral Health will join with […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Baltimore, MD (February 1, 2018) – The Maryland Department of Health announced today the 10-year anniversary of the implementation of the Clean Indoor Air Act. On February 1, 2008, nearly all indoor workplaces and public spaces, including bars and restaurants, became smoke-free. “Maryland has seen significant declines in exposure to indoor secondhand smoke and […]
Bel Air, MD – March 29, 2013 – National Public Health Week, April 1-7, draws attention to initiatives aimed at addressing public health threats and improving the health of citizens. Each April since 1995, communities across the country have celebrated this observance the first week of April by highlighting public health achievements and cultivating interest […]
Bel Air, MD – March 12, 2013: Each year, National Kick Butts Day is recognized as a national day for involving and encouraging youth to seize control against tobacco. The Harford County Health Department’s Cigarette Restitution Fund Tobacco Program School Health Specialist, Dottie Ruff, teaches students of all ages, throughout our County, about the dangers […]
Bel Air, MD – March 4, 2013 – March is observed across the nation as colorectal cancer awareness month. Many survivors, patients, caregivers and others whose lives have been affected by colorectal cancer come together to generate awareness of the importance of getting screened and also encouraging loved ones to get screened. According to the […]
Bel Air, MD – February 5, 2013 February is the observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month, placing emphasis on the need for parents and caregivers to take action early to ensure the health of their children’s teeth. The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that tooth decay is the most common chronic disease […]
Bel Air, MD – January 23, 2013 – With the arrival of frigid winter weather, Harford County Health Department reminds residents to take necessary precautions to prevent serious health and safety concerns. Preparing for exposure to colder temperatures can mean the difference between staying healthy and the possibility of serious injury or even death. When […]
Harford County, Maryland, January 22, 2013 – Harford County Health Department reports over 500 adults and children received seasonal influenza vaccinations at their public vaccination clinic held last Friday in the County Council Chambers, while almost 250 more received vaccinations on Saturday at the public vaccination clinic held by Upper Chesapeake Health at the Harford […]
BALTIMORE (December 7, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene today released data for the first seven months of 2012 that show an increase in overdose deaths related to heroin coinciding with a decline in overdose deaths related to prescription opioids. Overall, there were six percent more drug overdose deaths during the […]
Bel Air, MD – December 13, 2012 – The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that, effective January 1, 2013, any On-site Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) will be required to have a Best Available Technology (BAT). The BAT units will cost substantially more than the conventional concrete septic tanks that are currently required. On […]
