October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Walden Sierra remains committed to mourning those lost, celebrating survivors, and connecting victims with paths to end the violence.
MedStar St. Mary’s Decreases Sepsis Deaths
Sepsis is a potentially deadly condition, but it can be treated. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown has been working for the past year to increase efforts to recognize sepsis early, treating it quickly to ensure the condition doesn’t cost a patient his or her life.
Gender Roles Explored at CSM
The College of Southern Maryland will host speaker Sean Lare on Oct. 12 in Leonardtown, and Cause Theatre will present “Know Your Role” Oct. 12-14 in La Plata.
Cardboard Day of Play Set at Annmarie
Families with children of all ages can head to Annmarie Garden on Oct. 15, 2017, for the third annual Cardboard Day of Play. This celebration of the Global Cardboard Challenge will take place from noon to 4 pm, and admission is free for members. Non-members pay $4; kids 4 and younger are admitted free.
CSM Children’s Theatre Opens New Season
The College of Southern Maryland’s Children’s Theatre opens its new season with “My Children! My Africa!” on Oct. 6 and 7 at the college’s La Plata Campus.
Hospital’s Atrium Launches Transformation
Renovations planned for MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital’s popular atrium dining room will create an expanded new space to better serve the patients, families, friends, and those who care for them. The significant renovation will be completed in spring 2018.
Tobacco-Free Action Team to Meet
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s Tobacco-Free Living Action Team, which will meet 10 to 11:30 am Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at the St. Mary’s County Health Department.
Congress Wants Details of Afghan Strategy
Appearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee this week, DefSec James Mattis described the US’ Afghanistan strategy as “R4+S” — “regionalize, realign, reinforce, reconcile, and sustain.”
Jazz Quartet Kicks Off Recital Series
The Bruce Swaim Jazz Quartet will kick off the Benny C. Morgan Recital Series at 3 pm Oct. 7 at the College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus.
DoD Steps Up Efforts to Retain Technical Edge
The Pentagon is stepping up new efforts to rapidly integrate more commercial technology in DoD areas such as data infrastructure and management, cybersecurity, and machine learning. Deputy DefSec Patrick Shanahan says retaining a technical edge is paramount.
