March 28, 2024

MedStar to Offer Acupuncture Talk, Demo

Acupuncture

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

Tobacco Town Hall

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

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

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

Action Team

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

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

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.

E-Cigarette Epidemic Topic at HSMP Meeting

Meeting

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will welcome Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos as a speaker for the 2019 HSMP Annual Meeting on Sept. 19.

Feed St. Mary’s Gets a New Home

Mobile Food Drive

Feed St. Mary’s, a part of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership, has gotten a new home and is able to work even more efficiently toward its goal of alleviating food insecurity throughout St. Mary’s County.  MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.

MedStar’s East Run Celebrates 1st Year

East Run

Just over a year ago, MedStar Health Primary Care opened its East Run Center on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park.