News & Events <Somerset County Health Department

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…

Posted: Thursday, August 30th, 2018

Maryland Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Smoke-Free Bars, Restaurants, And Workplaces

BALTIMORE, MD (August 30, 2018) – The Maryland Department of Health, along with several statewide partners, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Clean Indoor Air Act, also known as Clean Air Maryland, today. Clean Air Maryland officially went into effect on February 1, 2008 and the Department has been commemorating the anniversary throughout 2018. The law prohibits…

Posted: Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

Somerset Libraries Open for Heat Relief on August 28

Westover, Maryland – With a heat advisory until 7:00pm tonight, August 28, the Somerset County libraries will be open as cooling centers to help residents stay cool: Princess Anne Library (11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne) 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 410-651-0852 Crisfield Library…

Posted: Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS NIGHT AT THE SHOREBIRDS

Salisbury, MD. – Come out to the ballgame and meet Ready Freddy, a St. Bernard that is prepared for any emergency! Ready Freddy will be available for pictures with youth and adults before and during the game on Thursday, August 30th. There will also be interactive and informative booths with literature, games, and giveaways that will help you,…