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Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy

Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy Dental ClinicMore than 100 million people in the United States are without dental insurance. In Southern Maryland, 51,500 are without, resulting in a silent epidemic of dental and oral disease. Mission of Mercy is sponsoring a Free Dental Care Clinic for Adults who are without insurance or are underinsured on June 22 & 23, 2012 from 6:00 am – 6:00 pm at Chopticon High School in Morganza ... > More Info

DHMH Working with CDC to Investigate Salmonella OutbreakDuring April 2012, CDC began collaborating with public health officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Nchanga infections. Salmonella Nchanga is extremely rare in the United States.
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Food Recall Notices

Pet Owners Urged to Discard Recalled Pet Food Due to Risk of Salmonella Poisoning

Moon Fishery (India) Pvt. Ltd. Recalls Its "Tuna Strips" Product Of India "AA" Or "AAA" Grade Because Of Possible Health Risk

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Seasonal flu vaccinations are available at local pharmacies and grocery stores. The Calvert County health department administers flu vaccinations Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm on a walk-in basis at a cost of $20. Check, cash or credit cards are accepted.

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Kids Connection

KIDS' Connection
KIDS' Connection is open to all children ages 6 to 17 whose families are involved in transition from conflict, separation or divorce. The program is presented once a week for six weeks and is divided into four specific groups: ... > More Info

Safe Haven
You can take your newborn of 10 days and younger to any local hospital or police station in the State and simply state, "This is a Safe Haven baby" without fear of being arrested or prosecuted.
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5K Race

Keep Your Colon Rollin'! 5k Walk/Run
Calvert County Health Department hosted its seventh annual "Keep Your Colon Rollin" 5k Walk/ Run on Saturday, March 24th 2012 at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. The overall male and female winners were Jeremy Hall and Jessica Schwab. > More Info

Raccoon

Rabies Prevention
Rabies is a deadly disease that can be transmitted from an animal infected with rabies to unvaccinated pets and to people.  If untreated, rabies is almost always fatal.  Rabies is known to exist in all counties in Maryland.  > More Info

Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) What to Expect If You Need Rabies PEP



  • May 10, 2012
    Free 8 Week Smoking
    Cessation Program
    Thurdays thru June 28, 2012
    12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Holiday Inn Express
    Prince Frederick > Learn More

  • May 10, 2012
    Free 8 Week Smoking
    Cessation Program
    Thurdays thru June 28, 2012
    6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Southern Community Center
    Lusby > Learn More

  • May 19, 2012
    Calvert Can Community
    Health Carnival
    Health Screenings and
    Fun for the Family
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Calvert Memorial Hospital Campus
    Prince Frederick
    > Learn More

      

   

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