Pharmacy Technician Program Recognized
The Pharmacy Technician Program at the College of Southern Maryland has been recognized by the country’s leading certifying organization for pharmacy technicians as being ready and prepared to meet significant Certified Pharmacy Technician Program changes that will take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Family Raising Funds to Help Injured Man
The family of Timothy Butler of St. Mary’s County has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money to purchase a conversion van to transport Tim to and from doctor appointments. Without a van, the family must use an ambulance service to get him to his appointments.
Health Care Costs, Availability Topic of Meeting
The Charles County Health Department in White Plains, MD, hosted a roundtable discussion on health care April 24, and it was attended by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Wesley Is Keynote for Women in STEM Event
Dr. Syria Wesley, an alumna of College of Southern Maryland, will return to the La Plata Campus on May 3 to offer the keynote speech at the college’s annual Women in STEM Conference.
Bay District Earns Class 2 ISO Rating
The Metropolitan Commission of St. Mary’s County is reminding homeowners in the area that effective March 1, 2019, the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Public Protection Classification fire rating was upgraded.
Democrats Celebrate 100 Days of House Leadership
The Democrats took over the majority of the United States House of Representatives in November, and celebrated their first 100 days of control in April.
Pathways Scholarship Application Open
Local high school students are invited to apply for The Patuxent Partnership’s Pathways Scholarship.
Save Date for Healthy St. Mary’s Meeting
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, which is supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, has set the date for its annual meeting. The meeting will be held Sept. 19, 2019.
Group Hopes to Block USDA Relocation
A group of congressional Democrats is working to stop the USDA from relocating parts of its office outside of the Washington, DC, region.
College Implements Guided Pathways and More
The College of Southern Maryland has implemented Guided Pathways, academic innovations that make an impact in a big way by guiding students toward success and in meeting their goals.
