Anne Arundel Health Notes
July 5, 2009
Health report card
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health recently released its 12th annual report card of community health indicators. The publication looks at cancer and other chronic diseases, communicable diseases, infant health and a range of local public health issues.
July 5, 2009
Cancer prevention kit
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Learn to Live program offers a free kit. It can be ordered from the Learn to Live line, 410-222-7979, or at LearnToLiveHealthy.org
July 5, 2009
Summer safety
Tips can be found on the Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Web site at aahealth.org. Select "Hot Topics." The site features hot weather tips, sun and water safety, information on Lyme disease and recommendations for reducing the risk of food-borne illnesses for picnics, barbecues and other outdoor activities.
July 5, 2009
Free newsletter/magazine
Presented by the Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Learn to Live program, the newsletter "Building Blocks" discusses ADHD in young children and provides tips and resources to help child care providers and parents.
June 28, 2009
Calendar
Blood drive A Red Cross blood drive will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road, Laurel. Call 800-272-2123 or 800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment to donate using sponsor code 13952. A list of blood drive locations and times can be found at my-redcross.org.
June 28, 2009
Partners and sponsors
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is accepting partnership and sponsorship opportunities to businesses and private sector agencies.
June 21, 2009
Senior services directory
The free 2009-2010 edition of Services for Seniors, Adults With Disabilities and Caregivers is available at the Heritage Office Complex, 2666 Riva Road, fourth floor, Annapolis, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities' seven senior activity centers, county public libraries and Giant Food stores. For additional information, call Maryland Access Point/Information and Assistance at 410-222-4257.
June 21, 2009
Community health report card
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health recently released its 12th annual report card of community health indicators. The publication looks at cancer and other chronic diseases, communicable diseases, infant health and a range of local public health issues.
June 21, 2009
Disability issues meeting
The Anne Arundel County Commission on disability issues will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Chesapeake Room, second floor, Heritage Complex, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis. Lori Markland and Denise Barton Schuler from the Maryland Technology Assistance Program will discuss the services and loan program available from Maryland TAP.
June 21, 2009
Father's Day 10K, kids' race
The Annapolis Striders Father's Day 10K starts at 8 a.m. today at Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Road at Benfield Road. The kids' race starts at 9:15 a.m. For more information, call 410-340-7969 or go to annapolisstriders.org.
June 21, 2009
Calendar
Wellness workshops Tai Sophia Institute will hold wellness workshops through the month of June. The institute is a private nonprofit organization at 7750 Montpelier Road in Laurel. Founded in 1975 as a small healing arts clinic, the institute provides graduate academic programs, continuing education, community wellness programs and clinical services in acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine. For course information, go to tai.edu or call 410-888-9048, ext. 6611.
June 21, 2009
Partners and sponsors
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is accepting partnership and sponsorship opportunities to businesses and other private sector agencies.
June 14, 2009
Partners and sponsors
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is accepting partnership and sponsorship opportunities to businesses and other private sector agencies.
June 14, 2009
Senior services directory
The free 2009-2010 edition of Services for Seniors, Adults With Disabilities and Caregivers is available at the Heritage Office Complex, 2666 Riva Road, fourth floor, Annapolis, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities' seven senior activity centers, county public libraries and Giant Food stores. For additional information, call Maryland Access Point/Information and Assistance at 410-222-4257.
June 14, 2009
Community health report card
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health recently released its 12th annual report card of community health indicators. The publication looks at cancer and other chronic disease, communicable diseases, infant health and a range of local public health issues.
June 7, 2009
Senior services directory
The free 2009-2010 edition of Services for Seniors, Adults With Disabilities and Caregivers is available at the Heritage Office Complex, 2666 Riva Road, fourth floor, Annapolis, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities' seven senior activity centers, county public libraries and Giant Food stores. For additional information, call Maryland Access Point/Information and Assistance at 410-222-4257.
May 31, 2009
Senior services directory
The free 2009-2010 edition of Services for Seniors, Adults With Disabilities and Caregivers is available at the Heritage Office Complex, 2666 Riva Road, fourth floor, Annapolis, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities' seven senior activity centers, county public libraries and Giant Food stores. For additional information, call Maryland Access Point/Information and Assistance at 410-222-4257.
May 10, 2009
health notes
Tai Sophia Institute in North Laurel will offer an open house for students interested in any of the institute's programs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Information will be presented on graduate degree programs in acupuncture, herbal medicine and applied healing arts.
May 3, 2009
Health notes
Former Virginia Department of Health official Dr. Edward Van Oeveren was named the new Anne Arundel County Health Officer, according to the county government. Oeveren, who has a law degree, is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. He is experienced in pandemic planning, having worked for 10 years as preventive medicine officer and district director in Virginia.
April 26, 2009
health notes
Korean Girls' Night Out, a free event designed to educate Korean-American women about breast health, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 17 at the Palace (Goong Jeon) Restaurant, 202 Crain Highway North, Glen Burnie.
April 19, 2009
health notes
The 16th annual Annapolis Arthritis Walk to benefit the Arthritis Foundation of Southern Maryland will be held May 16 at Quiet Waters Park. Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton will participate in the "Lets Move Together" walk.
April 12, 2009
health notes
Hospice of the Chesapeake, in partnership with a group of Anne Arundel County students, will sponsor a fundraiser, Gowns for Giving, selling gently-used prom dresses to raise money to help those in need.
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