News & Events <Somerset County Health Department

Posted: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Health Department Urges Residents to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day

Westover, Md. – The Somerset County Health Department wants to remind all residents to participate in this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10am – 2pm. The following law enforcement agencies have collection bins to safely and anonymously dispose of unused or expired prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and other…

Posted: Monday, October 15th, 2018

Flu Season is Here, Take Action to Prevent the Flu

Westover, MD. – Flu season has arrived, so act now to prevent the flu. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against influenza and its potentially serious complications. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits and missed work and school due to flu, as well as…

Posted: Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

MPT Presents Fighting Opioids Today: Maryland Communities on Thursday, October 11

Program Looks at Battle Against Opioid Addiction and Progress Being Made in Maryland to Restore Lives ANNAPOLIS, MD — Maryland Public Television (MPT) will premiere a new program, Fighting Opioids Today: Maryland Communities, on Thursday, October 11 at 9 p.m. In a state where approximately six people die each day from opioid overdoses, this half-hour film provides insights…

Posted: Tuesday, September 11th, 2018

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Takes Regulatory Action In Advance Of Hurricane Florence

BALTIMORE – In light of Gov. Larry Hogan’s Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency yesterday, Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer, Jr. today temporarily lifted insurance restrictions on when prescription medications can be refilled at pharmacies within the state. He also temporarily lifted restrictions on the replacement of durable medical equipment or supplies, eyeglasses and dentures….

Posted: Monday, September 10th, 2018

HOMELESS ALLIANCE OF THE EASTERN SHORE SEEKS ADDITIONAL MEMBERS

Westover, Md. – The Somerset County Health Department is the lead agency of the Homeless Alliance for the Lower Shore Continuum of Care Committee (HALS CoC). The HALS CoC is a group of individuals from Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties that was formed around the common concern of homelessness. Members include representatives from local housing…