MedStar Earns Top Marks in Hospital Safety
The Leapfrog Group has again awarded top marks to MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in its Spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade survey. The hospital safety grade of “A” recognizes the hospital’s superior efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the US.
College Graduates Take the Stage
The 60th spring commencement at the College of Southern Maryland celebrated 522 candidates for 546 associate degrees and 244 certificates on May 17. The College Graduates took the stage at the La Plata Campus.
More Troops Headed to the Middle East
More service members, intelligence aircraft, engineers, and fighter pilots are heading to the Middle East as a “prudent defensive measure” against Iran.
Rates Drop, Home Construction Rebounds
Trade tensions have lowered interest rates and combined with a rebounding housing industry summer 2019 is promising a better market for home buyers. Pre-qualifying for your mortgage at PRMI can put you first in line for the home of your dreams.
Navy Working Capital Fund Explained
Gene Townsend, former comptroller of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, will speak on the Navy Working Capital Fund during an event Thursday, May 30, 2019, hosted by The Patuxent Partnership.
Dichter Earns Scholarship From Calvert Board
Leonardtown High School student Samuel Dichter was awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Calvert County commissioners. Mr. Dichter plans to attend the College of Southern Maryland.
CSM’s Yancey First in Nation for Assists
College of Southern Maryland point guard freshman Amaya Yancey just finished the basketball season first in the nation in assists per game with 8.0. And more, she was named to the 2018-2019 NJCAA Division II Third Team All American Team.
Landfill, STS Schedules for Holiday Weekend
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, all St. Mary’s County government administrative offices will be closed. Offices will reopen Tuesday, May 28, at their normal times.
Code Green Fridays Start at CSM
The College of Southern Maryland will continue its Code Green initiative this year. CSM will begin Code Green Fridays on May 24, 2019, and continue until Aug. 9 at all of the CSM campuses.
Camp to Offer Bereavement Support for Kids
Hospice of St. Mary’s and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will offer a free children’s bereavement camp from June 7-9, 2019.
