Youth Gun Violence is Topic of Annual Meeting
Youth gun violence in the community is just one of the topics that will be discussed during the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership annual meeting Sept. 19, 2019. MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.
Festival of Trees Seeking Sponsors
Sponsorships are now available for the 2019 Hospice of St. Mary’s Festival of Trees to be held Saturday, Dec. 7.
Try Walking Therapy for Artery Disease
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown is offering a Walking Therapy program, known as Supervised Exercise Therapy, for people who suffer from Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD.
MedStar to Offer Acupuncture Talk, Demo
Those interested in learning about using acupuncture for pain management are invited to a free seminar on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
Tobacco Town Hall Focuses on New Law
A new law goes into effect Oct. 1, 2019, that prohibits the sale of tobacco to anyone younger than 21. On Sept. 26, the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will hold a Tobacco Town Hall to address the new law and discuss tobacco issues and ways to quit smoking.
HSMP Meeting Includes Healthy Food Drive
The Healthy Eating and Active Living, or HEAL, action team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is planning a Healthy Food Drive to happen during the 2019 HSMP Annual Meeting.
Save the Date for Hospital’s 2019 Gala
It’s time to mark your calendar for the 32nd annual MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Gala. The 2019 Gala will be held Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in the Hollywood Social Hall from 7 pm to midnight.
HEAL Action Team Will Meet Aug. 28
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital supports the HEAL Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
Youth Mentoring Roundtable Discussion Set
Youth Mentoring program representatives in St. Mary’s County are invited to attend a roundtable discussion at 5:30 pm Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Lexington Park Library.
Take a Survey on Tick-Borne Illnesses
The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Summer Public Health Academy is hoping to get the community’s help with a survey on tick-borne illnesses. The health department and Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership are supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.
