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Health & WellnessCharlotte Hall Library Closed Today After Employee Next Door Tested Positive for COVID-19
The St. Mary’s County Health Department has assessed the situation, and the Library will follow all safety and precautionary steps while contact tracing is begin done..
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Health & WellnessCharles Regional Medical Center Foundation Receives Grant From Rural Maryland Council for Telepharmacy Program
The Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation announced today that it has received a $40,420 grant from the Rural Maryland Council to fund the community hospital’s Telepharmacy program..
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Health & WellnessCounties Work To Protect Nursing Homes From COVID Spike
Local health departments are working closely with nursing homes to help fight a new spike in COVID-19 cases..
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Health & WellnessPrescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24
Dispose of Unneeded Medications at Collection Sites Across Maryland, Including All State Police Barracks.
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Health & WellnessCharles County Department of Health Provides Recommendations for Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Visitation
However, we must remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the facilities..
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Health & WellnessBreast Cancer Patient Gets 70th Birthday Surprise from Her MedStar Health Caregivers
Survivor advises women not to delay their breast cancer screenings and care..
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Government & Politics, Health & WellnessSt. Mary's County Board of Health Update
Dr. Brewster spoke about ongoing efforts to test local wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)..
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Health & WellnessCalvertHealth Medical Center to Welcome Back Visitors Under Strict Safety Measures
As Number of COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients Decline, CalvertHealth Adjusts Visitor Guidance Under Strict Safety Measures.
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Government & Politics, Health & WellnessGovernor Hogan Announces Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Draft Plan Submitted to CDC Emphasizes Safety, Prioritizes Frontline First Responders, Healthcare Workers, and Nursing Homes.
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Schools, Health & WellnessEquity Task Force Announces Plans for First School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County
First two school-based health centers in St. Mary’s County in order to promote equity in education, health and public safety..
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Health & Wellness, Economy & BusinessCalvert Hospice Receives $670 Donation from Jackie Gibson of State Farm
This is the second year Ms. Gibson has chosen to support Calvert Hospice in this way, and she more than doubled her donation!.
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Health & WellnessSt. Mary's County Health Department Offers Flu Vaccine at COVID-19 Testing Sites
Beginning October 26, 2020, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will offer free flu vaccine to children (ages 3 – 18 years).
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Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, Economy & BusinessGovernor Hogan Announces Updated Safe Capacity Limits For Outdoor Sporting Venues
Venues Limited to 10% of Capacity, Including M&T Bank Stadium and FedEx Field.
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Health & WellnessElevated Levels of COVID-19 Viral Shedding Detected in St. Mary’s County Wastewater
“These viral particles are shed by individuals who have COVID-19 and can be detected in sewage,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer..
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Health & Wellness, OutdoorsState Says No Concern over PFAS Chemical Pollutants in St. Mary's River
The State tested for 36 PFAS compounds and total PFAS for this same site was 13.45 ppt..
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Health & Wellness, Economy & BusinessCalvert Hospice Receives $670 Donation from Wear Your Spirit Warehouse ‘Here For Good’ Campaign
Brother Ken Taylor from St. Nicholas Lutheran Church and his congregation decided to donate the proceeds of their sales to Calvert Hospice..
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Health & WellnessSt. Mary’s County Health Department Offers Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinics
Children must be residents of St. Mary’s County though they do not need to be enrolled in the public school system..
