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Health & Wellness
Elevated 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, Outdoors
State 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 & Business
Calvert 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 & Wellness
St. 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..
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Health & Wellness, Health & Wellness Spotlight
CalvertHealth Cancer Team Focused on Early Detection and Survivorship in October
The celebration was preceded by months of pilot programs to include kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, fitness and wellness classes, cooking classes and more..
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Health & Wellness, Community
Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Sponsors Prescription Medication Take-Back Day
Prevent unused and expired prescription medications from being misused by turning them in at a no-questions-asked event..
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Health & Wellness
It’s Halftime in the Fight Against COVID: Maryland hospitals aren’t taking their eye off the ball and you shouldn’t either
We all want to gather, whether tailgating, or in front of the TV..
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Health & Wellness, Community
Reading For Heroes Honors Frontline COVID Workers
Four local agencies and a college have teamed up to honor those on the frontline of the war against COVID-19 in a unique way - by reading to their kids..
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Schools, Health & Wellness
CSM Inducts 13 Nursing Students into Alpha Omega Honor Society
Call Upon Inductees to Address Equity Problems in Health Care System.
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Health & Wellness, Holiday safety
SOMD Health Departments Discourage Trick-or-Treat
Local health departments are discouraging families from participating in traditional Trick-or-Treat activities this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic..
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Government & Politics, Health & Wellness
Governor Hogan Announces Indoor Visitation Can Resume at Nursing Home Facilities, State Superintendent of Schools Expands Child Care Ratios
Limited Indoor Visitation and Compassionate Care Visits Can Resume.
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Health & Wellness
State of Maryland Reports Zero New COVID-19 Deaths For First Time Since March 28
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the State of Maryland is reporting zero new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since March 28—187 days ago..
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Government & Politics, Health & Wellness
St. Mary’s County CARES Federal Grant Update
Jeannett Cudmore, Chief Financial Officer for St. Mary’s County, briefed the Commissioners with a complete CARES Grant expenditures breakdown..
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Government & Politics, Health & Wellness
Maryland First State to Ban Foam Food Containers
The new law prevents restaurants, schools and other places that serve food from using polystyrene or Styrofoam cups and containers, or face a $250 fine..
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Health & Wellness
Expanded COVID-19 Testing Hours Available Through October in Lexington Park
(8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the month of October.
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Health & Wellness
Letter to the Editor - Hospice House Announcement
To the Families, Friends, Supporters and Advocates of Calvert Hospice..
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Health & Wellness
St. Mary's County Reaches 20% of Population Tested for COVID-19
The 7-day rolling average of positive cases among St. Mary’s County residents that have been tested is currently at 3.06%*..
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Health & Wellness
Salon Owner, Health Department Clash Over COVID Closure
The owner of a Mechanicsville hair salon is speaking out about the way the St. Mary's County Health Department handled a possible COVID exposure at her salon. But the Health Department is standing firm..