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Posted: Friday, April 20th, 2018

Maryland Department of Health and Maryland Poison Center Reports Fourth Synthetic Cannabinoids Hospitalization in Maryland

Cases are on the Rise—Effects can be Harmful and Deadly Baltimore, MD (April 17, 2018) – The Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Poison Center have reported the fourth hospitalization in Maryland from individuals experiencing risk of severe bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids, which are often called Spice, K2, Bliss, Scooby Snax, or fake weed. …

Posted: Thursday, April 19th, 2018

Somerset County to Launch “Trail Mix” App at County Field Day, April 21

GPS, Video and Information Help Guide Walking Enthusiasts, Exercisers and Visitors To and Through County Parks, Trails, Town Loops and Facilities WESTOVER, MD – April 13, 2018 – Temperatures are rising, flowers are in bloom and the weather is perfect for walking Somerset County’s miles and miles of trails, town loops and parks. With the new…

Posted: Monday, April 2nd, 2018

Maryland Department of Health celebrates National Public Health Week

The Maryland Department of Health Celebrates National Public Health Week 2018 The Public Health Services Administration Works To Keep Marylanders Safe And Healthy—Every Minute, Every Hour, Every Day, For Everyone Baltimore, MD (April 2, 2018) – The Maryland Department of Health Public Health Services Administration (PHS) joins the American Public Health Association in celebrating National Public Health Week…

Posted: Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Youth REACH MD Count March 5-16, 2018

The Youth REACH Count starts today in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties. This important community event brings important resources to youth in need of housing. We’re surveying youth in our 3 counties to help eliminate homelessness for individuals under age 25. Help us REACH our local young people. Every night, thousands of youth are living in cars, vacant…

Posted: Thursday, February 8th, 2018

Rabies Clinic Spring 2018

SPRING RABIES CLINICS DATES SET Westover, Md. – The Somerset County Health Department has scheduled their annual Spring Rabies Clinics. The Rabies Clinics will be held in Somerset County at the following locations between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. The fee for each animal is $8.00. Deal Island Fire Dept. March 20, 2018 Mt. Vernon Fire Dept. March 27,…