MedStar to Host Blood Drive Sept. 11
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will hold an American Red Cross blood drive from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.
Misra to Speak at Healthy Partnership Meeting
From the health implications of digital technologies to the effects of keeping kids sugar-free, topics for the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Annual Meeting will cover a large range of issues.
College Announces September Events
College of Southern Maryland students are starting their fall semester, but the entire community can find something of interest in the college’s September calendar of events.
Sept. 12 Deadline for Legislative Proposals
St. Mary’s County citizens are invited to submit legislative proposals for the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session. The deadline for proposals is Sept. 12, 2018.
CSM Named Military Friendly School for 4th Year
For the fourth year in a row, the College of Southern Maryland has earned the 2018 Military Friendly school designation from Victory Media. Military Friendly schools are the top-tier educational institutions that provide the best opportunities for members of military service and their spouses.
Students Invited to Compete in App Challenge
Students in Maryland’s 5th District are invited to compete in the fifth annual Congressional App Challenge, hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. The deadline to enter is Oct. 15.
MedStar Diabetes Work Earns CDC Recognition
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has earned CDC Recognition for its Diabetes Prevention Program. The hospital was awarded full recognition by the Centers for Disease Control, an honor reserved for “programs that have effectively delivered a quality, evidence-based program that meets all of the standards for CDC recognition,” according to a letter from the CDC.
Forum’s Focus Is So. Md. Transportation Issues
The success of businesses in St. Mary’s County has led to population growth, but all that success has translated to transportation issues on the region’s roads. Come to a forum Aug. 29, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Patuxent Naval Air Museum in Lexington. The forum is being publicized with help from The Patuxent Partnership.
Walden Highlights Overdose Awareness Day
Walden Behavioral Health will be participating in International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, 2018, with several different activities at Beacon of Hope of Walden, located at 21770 FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park.
CSM Leonardtown Pool to Close for Maintenance
College of Southern Maryland’s Wellness and Aquatics Center at the Leonardtown Campus will be closing for a week of maintenance starting Saturday, Aug. 25, at 1 pm. The Leonardtown Pool, located at 22950 Hollywood Road, will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the regular operating time.
