Health Department Current Events

*All items released by the Health Department, except where noted

May 2011

Local health department staff and community health partners working to reduce infant mortality are invited to attend this workshop

Flyer/Registration Form (PDF)

Press Release

Prince George’s County Health Department, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH),
Bowie State University, Baltimore City Health Department, Baltimore County Health Department,
and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Minority Infant Mortality Workshop

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bowie State University
Center for Learning Technology

There is no registration fee; please register by contacting: healthdisparities@dhmh.state.md.us

There is no registration fee; please register by contacting: healthdisparities@dhmh.state.md.us

February 2011

Donald Shell, M.D., M.A.
Prince George’s County Health Officer
Cordially Invites All To Attend An

Open House

Of The Newly-Renovated
State-Of-The Art

Prince George’s County Health Department
Dental Clinic
Cheverly Health Center

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | Friday, February 25, 2011
3003 Hospital Drive, First Floor Suite 1048
Cheverly, Maryland 20785

• Facility Tour
• Speakers
• Public Health Service Information

R.S.V.P. by February 23 to Ms. Sandy Garrison by phone at
301-583-5900 or by e-mail to scgarrison@co.pg.md.us

Flyer (PDF)

December 2010

JOIN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY IN COMMEMORATING WORLD AIDS DAY 2010

World AIDS Day Program
December 1, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Road, Community Room B
Largo, MD 20774

Event Flyer (PDF)
Program (PDF)
All are welcome!

• FREE HIV and STD Testing
• Giveaways
• Drama Play Merci and Grace presented by STR 8-N-Up Productions
• Voice of AIDS by Woodrow Wallace poem reading
• Performances and other activities by Prince George's Community College students
• Guest Speakers
• Don’t miss the evening film showing “The Other City”, a Sheila Johnson Production documentary on the redirected and hopeful lives of 4 people living with HIV/AIDS (see Program)

Sponsored By
Prince George's County Health Department, Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control
Prince George's Community College Health Education Center,
Student Governance Board,
BAMN (By Any Means Necessary),
and the Health and Wellness Club

Co-Sponsored By
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
AFSME Local Union 1170 and AFSCME Local Union 3389
Strategic Community Services, Inc. (SCSI)

November 2010

Workshop for Health Care Providers, Policy Makers, Care Providers and Community Members

A Socio-Ecological Approach To Eliminating
Racial and Ethnic Social Conditions of Health

Featuring Keynote Speaker
Dr. James Coleman, Jr., MS, CHES , Behavioral Scientist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

November 12, 2010 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dimensions Healthcare System | Prince George’s Hospital Center
3001 Hospital Drive, Cheverly, Maryland 20785
Lunch Included | Free Admission

Honored Guests

LaTonya Chavis Keener, M.S., Coordinator
Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Action Institute

Donald Shell, M.D., M.A., Health Officer
Prince George’s County

Registration and Information:

Dr. Bettye Muwwakkil | bettyegoodnews@yahoo.com
Ralph Williams | rwilliams@wholisticandproductiveliving

• Best-practice strategies to improve the social conditions that shape health behaviors
• Prevent the onset of chronic diseases among vulnerable racial and ethnic communities

For event flyer, click here

October/November/December 2010

Training Opportunity for Volunteers: Join the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

Prince George's County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps
New Member Recruitment and Orientation

Registration is required. Call 301-883-3413 or e-mail hdemergencypreparedness@co.pg.md.us
Both Non-Medical and Medical Volunteers are Needed.
Refreshments will be served. Parking is free.
For event flyer, click here

November 2010

Don’t Miss This Important Health Event For The Whole Family!

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
6th ANNUAL
HOLIDAY FOOD AND FITNESS EXPO

Saturday, November 6, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road • Landover, Maryland 20785

Flyer (PDF)

Come and learn what you can do for your mental and physical health!

Activities:

• Healthy food tasting
• Cooking contests/demonstrations
• Dance Your Way to Fitness” sessions
• Ask The Expert” where the community will have the opportunity to interact with health care providers and fitness experts.

KNOCK OUT THE FLU!
FREE Walk-In Flu Vaccinations

• For ages 6 months and up.
• Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
• Both FluMist® and injectable vaccine (shots) will be offered.

For More Information
Website:                 www.pgcps.org
Cable Television:     Tune in to PGCPS TV-96/38
Phone:                    EXPO Hotline 301-780-5905

July 2010

Training Opportunity for Volunteers: Join the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

Prince George’s County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps
New Member Recruitment and Orientation

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
RMS Building
1400 McCormick Drive
3rd Floor Conference Room 308
(Adjacent to the Foundation School)
Largo MD 20774

Register by Friday, July 23, 2010
Registration is required and can be completed by calling 301-883-3413 or by e-mail at:
hdemergencypreparedness@co.pg.md.us

For event flyer, click here

Join us at the National Dance Day Xplosion

July 31, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover MD 20785

National Dance Day is a grassroots initiative that encourages the nation, young and old, to move!
This event will include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages.
It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves.
Any style of dance is welcome and imagination is recommended in order to get the most out of this celebratory day.

The purpose of National Dance Day is to continue to generate national awareness for dance, a medium of expression and storytelling which, through shows like So You Think You Can Dance, has proven its value in bringing individuals from all walks of life together through a positive platform that has no boundaries and cultivates imagination and passion.
Most importantly, the day is intended to promote health and wellness nationwide.

People of all ages are invited to join us for this FREE family event.
We will offer dance lessons, dance contests and an opportunity for teens to be part of one historic hip-hop dance performance.
You will not want to miss it!
For more information, click here

May 2010

Riverfront Revolution at National Harbor

10k, 5k and 1 Mile Run Walk & Wellnessfest
May 15th, 2010
Family Activities

For more information, click here

Bring your Cat, Dog and Ferret to the Spring 2010
Rabies Vaccination Clinics

State Law requires that all cats, dogs and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by four (4) months of age, and be kept current.

The best thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and community from rabies is to vaccinate your cats, dogs and ferrets against this fatal disease.

• Only cats, dogs and ferrets over three (3) months old will be vaccinated.
• A responsible adult must bring the pet.
• You must bring proof of prior rabies vaccination.
• All animals must be secured: Dogs on a leash, cats and ferrets in a carrier box.
• There will be a $5.00 fee per vaccination.  BRING EXACT CHANGE!

For more information about these clinics  Call 301-583-3782

All clinics are on Saturdays  |  10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  |  Held rain or shine

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