County Places 10th in Health Rankings
St. Mary’s County ranks 10th in the state for health, according to the 2016 County Health Rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released recently and publicized by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership newsletter.
Hoyer Takes Lead on Tech Modernization Efforts
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer has introduced a proposal sent to Congress by the White House for an Information Technology Modernization Fund.
Getting Older? Notice Changes in Your Eyesight?
Have you noticed some changes in your vision? Are you over 45 and find it more difficult to see up close? Have you had to readjust the font size on your mobile device? How many pairs of over-the-counter reading glasses do you have stashed around your house? You are not alone, Dr. Mark Whitten says. You have presbyopia.
Town Halls to Focus on Tobacco Use
The Tobacco Free Living action team (TFL) of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, is facilitating a two-part Town Hall Series to discuss the issue of underage tobacco and e-cigarette use. The event will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 pm April 21, 2016 at the Lexington Park Library, Meeting Room A, 21677 F.D.R. Blvd. Lexington Park, MD 20653.
Ciancio to Teach Scratchboard Class at AMG
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center will offer “Itchin’ to Scratch: Intro to Scratchboard” 11 to 3 April 16, taught by Carmelo Ciancio.
Crabs Crawling Toward Chesapeake Spring
Message from a Cap’n: Oyster season closes on a strong note; osprey, gannets, crabs, and fish announce Chesapeake spring.
DoD Chiefs to Post-Election Successors: Stick to Priorities
Pentagon leaders will urge their successors to focus on cyber, space, nuclear deterrent and electronic warfare, regardless of who wins the presidency.
MD Primary Early Voting April 14-21
Every county in Maryland will opens at least one location for early voting April 14 – 21, 2016 to registered voters.
CSM Highlights Years of Service
In February, College of Southern Maryland recognized 77 of its employees who represent more than 1,055 years of service to the college.
Computer Science Degrees Lack Security Courses
The nation’s top colleges for computer science don’t require cybersecurity courses for graduation.
