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| 2012 Rabies Clinics Are Here | | September 29 at the
Cecil County Health Department
9-10 a.m. Cats and Ferrets only
MUST be in a pet carrier
10-Noon Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets
Dogs MUST be on a leash Be a responsible pet owner and keep rabies vaccinations up to date for all dogs, cats, and ferrets. This is important not only to keep your pets from getting rabies, but also to provide protection for you, if your animal is bitten by a rabid wild animal.
Things You Should Know
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| Cecil County Drug Awareness Forum | | How can I tell if my child is using drugs? Can I stop my teen from drinking at parties? Where can I go for treatment? Isn't it better for teens to drink at home than elsewhere? How can the police help? The Cecil County Drug Awareness Forum: A Conversation on Substance Abuse in Cecil County is a series that explores ways concerned citizens and parents can be pro-active when fighting drug addiction and drug trafficking in our communities. Previous Forum Topics - 6 Parenting Practices to Help Reduce the Chance Your Child will Develop a Drug or Alcohol Problem
Click here for a copy of the workbook - Gangs in our Community (November 10, 2011)
- A Conversation on Substance Abuse in Cecil County (September 22 , 2011). Materials on prevention, enforcement and treatment options in Cecil County. Topics include: 1. An overview of drug abuse in Cecil County, 2. drug abuse prevention tips for parents, 3. photos from the event and 4. a presentation on recovery options in Cecil County.
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| Meet the 2012 Outstanding Community Service Awards in Public Health Winners | | The Outstanding Community Service Awards in Public Healthare presented to local individuals in recognition of their contribution and long term commitment to public health in Cecil County. ON VIDEO: Laura Young, Cydney Teal, M.D., and Robin Brooks talk about the importance of the 2012 Outstanding Community Service Awards in Public Health. The winners were announced at the April 10 Cecil County Board of Health meeting. The fourth winner, Barbara Parey, M.D., is not shown.
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| Environmental Health Service Fee Notice | | The Cecil County Board of Health met on May 1, 2012 to hear public comment about revised Environmental Health Services fee schedule for FY 2013. The Board of Cecil County Commissioners will vote on the proposed fee schedule at their May 15, 2012 evening meeting. Click here to see the proposed fee structure.
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| The Cecil County Local Health Improvement Coalition | | | Cecil County's Local Health Improvement Coalition, the Cecil County Community Health Advisory Committee (CHAC), is a partnership of community organizations, government, groups, and individuals committed to improve the overall quality of health in Cecil County. Find out more about our activities here.
Here's how you can take part in this important effort. Union Hospital and Cecil County Health Department invite you to join us for a Focus Group to discuss health needs in Cecil County. The focus group is free. Dinner will be provided. Here are the upcoming focus groups. Choose from one of the following near you. Focus Groups have already been held at Union Hospital in Elkton, Pasquale’s Italian Grille in Perryville and the Bayard House in Chesapeake City. June 13 - Rising Sun and Port Deposit6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Buck’s Restaurant
314 East Main Street
Rising Sun, MD Spaces are limited, so please RSVP to Jean-Marie Donahoo at 443-674-1290 or via email to jmdonahoo@uhcc.com.
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| No means to pay for health care? We can help. | | | CECIL COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER
John M. Byers Health Center, 401 Bow Street, Elkton The ability to pay should not be a barrier to treatment and quality medical care. - No charge for a full range of adult and pediatric medical services.
- Limited pharmacy services
- Committed to patient privacy
Call 443-245-3795
To See if You Are Eligible! NO PAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE. Click here for a copy of our flyer. A collaborative effort between Cecil County Health Department and Union Hospital.
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| Looking for Mental Health or Substance Abuse Services? Search No More. | | It's here! The new Behavioral Health Providers List is a referral and resource list of mental health and substance abuse outpatient providers located in Cecil County and surrounding areas. If you can't find what you need, you can also contact the Mental Health Core Service Agency, 410-996-5112 or the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center, 410-996-5106. For Behavioral Health Crisis Assistance:
1-888-407-8018
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| Family Planning Assistance Now Available | | The Family Planning Program helps low-income women with visits to a doctor, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife or clinic for birth control and other family planning. To find out more, click here:
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| Visit the Teen Health Clinic - Now on Facebook, too | | It's here and just for young women. Confidential, walk-in services are available the first and third Thursday of every month. Our walk-in clinic offers: - Pregnancy Testing
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception
- STD Testing
No exam required. Remember it's the first and third Thursday of the month.
Hours: 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Call 410-996-5135 for more information and Friend us on Facebook. We care about your health.
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Interpreting services are available free of charge to all clients receiving Cecil County Health Department services. Se ofrecen servicios de intérpretes gratuitos a todos los clientes que reciban servicios del
Departamento de Salud del Condado de Cecil. En Español 410-996-5550
Extension 4680
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