St. Mary's County Health Department

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Health Share Yard Sale

St. Mary’s County Health department employees and friends and neighbors
of public health are having a large yard sale from 7 a.m. – noon in the health department parking lot. All Proceeds will benefit Health Share Inc. of St. Mary’s. The event will be held rain or shine.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Smoke Free for Life

A Free 6 week smoking cessation program for adults begins at the health department. Classes are held weekly from 6 - 7 p.m. Call 301-475-4346 to register.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Health and Safety Fair and Flower Sale

Come out from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a day dedicated to the health and safety of your family. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of St. Mary’s County, the fair will be held in the Target parking lot in California, MD. Meet Opie Otter and take part in free health screenings and car seat inspections. Visit other vendors providing information about health and safety. Proceeds from the flower sale benefits St. Mary’s Hospital CPR training for parents of infants and toddlers with special needs.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Caregivers Conference

Loffler Senior Center, Great Mills, 8 a.m. – noon. A conference for people who care for, or are concerned about, older people. Learn about Social Security, Medicare, living wills, long term care financing, and other age related topics. Register by April 7. $18 fee. For information, call 301-474-4200 ext. 1051. Sponsored by The Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program, University of Maryland Baltimore, and the St. Mary’s County Department of Aging.

Monday, April 7, 2008

One-on-one Smoking Cessation Help

FREE 12-week schedule of appointments with a Quit Coach. One-on-one coaching to learn strategies for quitting, and to develop your own plan to get the job done! The health department will pay for your written doctor’s prescription for Chantix® if requested. Call to make your appointments today: 301-475-4356. Appointments will be scheduled between
1 – 7 p.m., Monday.

Monday, April 7, through Sunday, April 13, 2008

National Public Health Week
Global Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance

St. Mary’s County Health Department is “Going Green” for the week, educating the public about the connection between the health of our Planet and the health of our communities, families and children. St. Mary’s County Public School children will display posters featuring Choices individuals can make for the environment and for better health. The posters will be on display at the 2008 Public Health Heroes Breakfast, and at the St. Mary’s College Earth Day celebration.

Friday April 4, 2008

Community Information and Welcome Fair

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 1-4 p.m. Come learn more about our what our community has to offer. Many agencies and businesses will be on hand to provide information. Exhibitors will include Recreation, Parks and Community Services, Housing Authority, Emergency Management, Economic Development, Tourism, Transportation, Recycling, Libraries, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Aging, St. Mary’s County Health Department, and St. Mary’s Hospital. Sponsored by the TRACC (Transition/Relocation Assistance Coordinating Committee).

Saturday, March 29, 2008

“High Hopes for Everyone” Disability Awareness Day 2008 featuring… Kite Flying!

Bring a kite and join your friends! Over 45 vendors and agencies that provide services to people with disabilities will be on hand with information, activities, games, and prizes to Promote awareness of what it’s like to live with a disability. This event is open to the public.

The first 300 visitors receive a FREE kite! Leonard Hall Recreation Center, Leonardtown, MD. 1 – 4 p.m. (rain or shine)

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Smoke Free for Life

A FREE 6-week smoking cessation program for adults begins at the health department. Classes are held weekly from 10 a.m. – noon. Call 301-475-4346 to register.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

MRSA Community Awareness Forum

Health Connections of St. Mary’s Hospital is hosting a community forum on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Activities for children about hand washing and germs will be available on-site. The public is invited to attend. St. Mary’s Hospital Atrium. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Citizens Advisory Committee Special Education Meeting

St. Mary’s County Public School Building. First floor. Leonardtown, MD. The public meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

FREE Glaucoma Screening

Visit the Vision Van at the Northern Senior Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Charlotte Hall, MD.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Statewide Family and Child Outcome Training

Maryland School for the Deaf, Columbia, MD. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Call 301-475-4393 for information on registration.

Monday, February 18, 2008

President's Day

St. Mary's County Health Department will be closed.

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Under 18 Smoking Cessation Program

A FREE 2-week smoking cessation program for teens begins at the Do Dah Deli in Leonardtown. Aging simulation software is available to demonstrate the aging effects smoking has. Two classes will be held Feb 16 and 23, 10 a.m. - noon. Call 301-4346 to register.

Friday, February 1, 2008

National Wear Red Day

Americans nationwide are wearing red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness. Go Red For Women!

Friday, February 1, 2008

Clean Indoor Air Act 2007

Breathe easy St. Mary's County! St. Mary's County Health Department is banning smoking inside and outside the Marek Building, home to the health department in Leonardtown. No smoking please anywhere on the health department campus! Restaurants and bars will not longer allow smoking in their establishments. Please help business adhere to the new regulations by refraining from smoking in their establishments and reporting violations to the Environmental Health Services division of the health department.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

St. Mary’s County Health Department will be closed.

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Smoke Free for Life

A FREE 4-week smoking cessation program for adults begins at the health department. Classes are held weekly from 10 a.m. – noon. Call 301-475-4346 to register.

Thursday, January 2, 2008

Smoke Free for Life

This program has been canceled.

Monday, December 31, 2007 and Tuesday, January 1, 2008

New Years Eve and New Years Day

St. Mary's County Health Department will be closed, Happy New Year!