Baby Shower to Celebrate Expecting Parents
Expecting parents in St. Mary’s County are invited to a free Community Baby Shower at the Spring Ridge Middle school-based health center from 9am to noon Saturday, May 20, 2023.
County to Expand Youth Mentoring Programs
The St. Mary’s County Health Department was awarded a $357,000 grant to support youth mentoring and violence prevention programs in the county.
For Moms & Their Babies, Thrive By Three
The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Thrive By Three program offers support for pregnant mothers and their children.
Home Health Program to Target 1st-Time Mothers
The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $625,000 over a two-year period to launch a Nurse-Family Partnership for the county.
Public Health Workers Honored
The St. Mary’s County Health Department recently recognized outstanding team members who have excelled in their efforts to provide public health services to the community.
Public Health Workers Honored
St. Mary’s County Health Department honored its team members for exceptional courage and service in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and for ongoing efforts to advance agency performance.
MedStar Weighs in on Vape Debate
As the e-cigarette market heats up, many people believe that vaping is less dangerous than actual cigarettes. However, the vape debate has sparked new interest around the dangers of the use of tobacco products and the harmful effects of nicotine. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is hoping to educate the public about the potential problems of the nearly 500 brands and 7,700 flavors of e-cigarettes.