Somerset County Health Department

COVID-19 Vaccinations
2022-09-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2022-09-07 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Somerset County Health Dept, 8928 Sign Post Rd, Westover, MD, 21871, United States
The Somerset County Health Department has announced its vaccination schedule for the month of September. All events will be at the Somerset County Health Department, Section C, 8928 Sign Post Road, Suite 2, Westover, MD. Somerset Health is offering 1st, 2nd, 3rd (additional) and booster doses of Pfizer and Moderna to eligible persons. Appointment is preferred but not required. Clinics are as follows:

Age 6 months to 5 years, Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ages 5 and older, Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and older, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Individuals eligible for one (1) booster, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Everyone ages 5 and older can get one (1) booster after completing their COVID-19 vaccine primary series (2 doses of Pfizer, 2 doses of Moderna or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson).

Individuals eligible for two (2) boosters, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Adults age 50 years and older
People ages 12 years and older who are moderately or severely immunocompromised
People who got two (2) doses (1 primary dose and 1 booster) of Johnson & Johnson

To schedule an appointment, please call 443-523-1920 during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). For more information on COVID, visit the Somerset County Health Department’s website at www.somersethealth.org. Follow us on Facebook (@somersethealthmd), Instagram (@somersethealthmd), and Twitter (@somersethdmd).

Tobacco Cessation Classes
2022-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Wellness & Recovery Center, 11674 Somerset Ave, Princess Anne, MD, 21853, United States
Smoking leads to disease, disability, and harms nearly every organ in the body. Beginning September 6 and September 7, the Somerset County Health Department will be hosting adult smoking cessation classes at different locations in the county.
The Smoking Cessation Program is a 10-week program to help individuals quit using tobacco products. With the assistance of a certified quit coach, participants will develop their own personalized plan to help them reach their goals. The program includes 8 weekly core sessions followed by 2 additional support sessions. Participants will be provided with a cessation workbook and will also receive incentives for participating. Vouchers for free nicotine replacement therapy are also available to all participants.
The program will be held in the following locations:

Tuesdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm at the Princess Anne Library (11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne, MD)
Wednesdays, 11:00am – 12:00pm at the Somerset Wellness and Recovery Center (11674 Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne, MD)
Wednesdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm at the Crisfield Library (100 Collins St., Crisfield, MD)

Eligible participants must be 18 years or older and a current tobacco user. One-on-one virtual or in-person classes are available by appointment. For more information or to enroll in the program, contact Alyssa Weston at alyssa.rink2@maryland.gov or call 443-523-1700.
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Tobacco Cessation Classes
2022-09-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Crisfield Library, 100 Collins Street, Crisfield, MD, 21817, United States

Diabetes Education Group
2022-09-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Crisfield Library, 100 Collins Street, Crisfield, MD, 21817, United States
When it comes to leading a healthier lifestyle, whether that be eating healthier foods or managing stress, having support can make a positive difference. Starting September 5, the Somerset County Health Department will be hosting a free diabetes education support group. The goal of this FREE group is to make positive life changes, improve health, and prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

Sessions will be held:

Tuesdays, 5pm at the Princess Anne Library (11767 Beechwood Street, Princess Anne, MD)
Wednesdays, 5pm at the Crisfield Library (100 Collins Street, Crisfield, MD)

Alongside a certified lifestyle coach, participants will work through modules and activities to add healthy habits, create shared goals and inspire each other. The deadline to register is September 2, 2022. Sessions begin September 5, 2022.

This activity is part of the Rural Equity and Access to Community Health (REACH) program and is funded by TidalHealth through a grant from the Maryland General Assembly as part of the Maryland Health Equity Resource Act. Grant funding is administered by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. For more information, please visit: https://health.maryland.gov/mchrc/Pages/herc.aspx. The views presented here are those of the grantee organization and not necessarily those of the Commission, its Commissioners, or its staff.

Funding also provided by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and the Maryland Department of Health. To learn more information or to register, call 443-523-1700.
