March 29, 2024

County Places 10th in Health Rankings

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.

Certification Expands Treatment Options

treatment

Physical Therapist Jenna Holmes has added to her repertoire of available services, making treatment for neck and back pain more accessible at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Ms. Holmes has earned certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) from the McKenzie Institute USA.

MedStar Highlights National Doctors’ Day

Access to Care

Doctors’ hands are the hands that heal, and on March 30, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will honor those hands as the site celebrates National Doctors’ Day.

MedStar Sets Diabetes Alert Day

Diabetes alert

On Tuesday, March 22, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will host a Diabetes Alert Day from 10 am to 1 pm in Health Connections meeting rooms A and B, on the second floor of the hospital’s Outpatient Pavilion.

Drug Drop-Off Initiative Protects Consumers

opioid epidemic

St. Mary’s County has made a drug drop-off available at all times to help dispose of prescription drugs.

Substance Abuse Needs Assessment Completed

substance abuse

St. Mary’s County, MD, substance abuse assessment finds ease of access and even acceptance for alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and opiates.

Healthy St. Mary’s Kicks Off Mission

Healthy St. Mary's Partnership

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership formally launches its mission to improve the health of St. Mary’s County residents.

Tobacco Free Living Action Team to Meet

Healthy Sr. Mary's

Tobacco free living action team to meet May 11.