The Preventive Health Services division provides a variety of programs and resources for youth and adults relating to tobacco and vaping, chronic disease, alcohol, opioids and other drugs, sexual risk avoidance and much more.
What is #MUMO? It’s a free app and social media hashtag that stands for “Mess Up/Miss Out”. Maybe you’ve heard of #FOMO— Fear of Missing Out? The reality is that if you “mess up” by making risky choices, those decisions can impact the rest of your life. And then you’ll really miss out. #MUMO…
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For program info call 443-523-1700 Diabetes Prevention Could you have prediabetes? Take the risk test today! Diabetes Prevention Program The National Diabetes Prevention Program returns to Somerset County this fall. The free program includes 16 weekly sessions followed by 6 months of follow-up sessions with a health coach. Successful participants can expect to lose at…
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Overdose Response Program The Overdose Response Program offers free training and certification in the use of naloxone, the life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. The program provides information on how to recognize an opioid overdose, administer naloxone, and care for the individual until emergency services arrive. Individuals who complete the training program will receive…
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Do you have a social drinking plan? 1. HAVE A DESIGNATED DRIVER TO GET YOU HOME. NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE! 2. SET A REALISTIC GOAL FOR YOUR ALCOHOL USE. HOW MUCH WILL YOU DRINK AND STILL BE ABLE TO FUNCTION? 3. ALTERNATE ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS. 4. EAT WHEN YOU DRINK. 5. AGREE TO HELP…
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TOBACCO PREVENTION For all the info on e-cigarettes and vaping visit these sites: Maryland Dept. of Health The Truth Initiative TOBACCO CESSATION Quitting smoking is hard. Nicotine, the addictive chemical in tobacco is as, if not more, addicting than cocaine or heroin! Free education, medication and support is available by calling 443-523-1700….
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