Today, April 2, 2017 is World Autism Awareness Day
The ninth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2017. On December 18, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution which declares... read more
On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, CDC and Partners #UniteToEndTB
Join CDC and partners as we unite to eliminate TB & slow the spread of drug-resistant TB. On March 24, 2017, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, we’re... read more
Dental Provides New Smiles for the Eastern Shore
Chesapeake Health Care’s Dental Staff Volunteers at the Mission of Mercy Event Chesapeake Health Care dentists, hygienists, staff, and dental residents were among hundreds of... read more
The Cost of Treating Dental Conditions in the E.R. is Too Great
By Dr. George Acs D.M.D., M.P.H. Throughout my career, I have studied the impact of poor oral (dental) health on overall health and quality of life... read more
Wear Red & Raise Your Voice on National Wear Red Day® – Friday, February 3, 2017
Why go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we... read more
January is Birth Defect Prevention Month
Every four minutes, a baby is born with a major birth defect in the United States. Babies born with birth defects have a greater chance... read more
Cervical Health Awareness Month
The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year,... read more
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Important Tips to Get Enrollment Help Before the Deadline The deadline is January 31 to enroll in 2017 coverage through MarylandHealthConnection.gov. Here’s how you can still... read more
Pregnant Women are at Risk
OB: Pregnant women are at risk for serious complications from the flu. Vaccinations can protect both pregnant mothers and their babies from flu related complications.... read more