Health Department Current Events

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

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

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

November 2009

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

All are invited to the

Prince George's County
Holiday Food and Fitness Expo

Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, Maryland 20785

Contact Information
EXPO Hotline:     301-780-5905
Website:            www.pgcps.org
TV:                    Tune In to PGCPS TV-96/38

Holiday Food and Fitness EXPO Flyer (PDF)

March through October 2009

Community Partners: Use Your Voice for the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

Let’s all work together
to fulfill the mission of reducing HIV transmission and
helping Marylanders with HIV live longer and healthier lives.

You are Invited to participate in the
Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) Meetings
from March through October 2009
held in partnership with
Maryland State AIDS Administration

Each of the Regional Advisory Committees (RACs) is located in each of the five Maryland Regions
(Central, Eastern, Southern, Suburban, Western).
We review and share information and make recommendations for
HIV/AIDS care and prevention priorities throughout Maryland.

The AIDS Administration values community input about HIV/AIDS prevention initiatives and care service delivery throughout the State of Maryland, so join us.

Please visit the Maryland AIDS Administration website at www.dhmh.state.md.us/AIDS or call 410-767-5227 for more information about the Regional Advisory Committee in your region or if you would like to attend meetings. Meeting schedule listed below.

The vision of the Maryland AIDS Administration is “A Maryland with no new HIV infections.”

Maryland HIV/AIDS Statistics 34,024 people living with HIV/AIDS as of June 30, 2007 2,215 people newly reported with HIV from July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 229 AIDS deaths reported from July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 Maryland had the 4th highest annual AIDS case report rate (24.8 cases per 100,000 population) of states/territories in the U.S. in 2007.*

2009 Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting Schedule
Central RAC	Eastern RAC	Southern RAC	Suburban RAC	Western RAC
Monday, March 16 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. NEBO Ministries	Tuesday, March 31 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Chesapeake College	Thursday, March 19 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Charles Co. HD	Tuesday, March 3 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Prince George’s Co. HD	Tuesday, March 24 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Washington Co. HD
Monday, May 18 12:00 p.m.-3 p.m. NEBO Ministries	Tuesday, May 19 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Chesapeake College	Thursday, May 14 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Charles Co. HD	Tuesday, May 5 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Prince George’s Co. HD	Tuesday, May 26 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Washington Co. HD
Monday, Sept. 14 4:30 p.m. -7 p.m. NEBO Ministries	Tuesday, Sept. 29 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Chesapeake College	Thursday, Sept. 24 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Charles Co. HD	Tuesday, Sept. 22 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Montgomery Co. HD	Tuesday, Sept. 1 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Hagerstown Hotel
Monday, Oct. 26 4:30 p.m.-7p.m. NEBO Ministries	Tuesday, Oct. 27 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Chesapeake College	Thursday, Oct. 22 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Charles Co. HD	Tuesday, Oct. 20 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Montgomery Co. HD	Tuesday, Oct. 6 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Robinwood Med. Ctr.

The Maryland AIDS Administration
Address:                         500 North Calvert Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
General Information:     410-767-5227 or 1-800-358-9001
Website:                         http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/AIDS
Business Hours:             8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
MD Relay Number:         1-800-735-2258
Media Inquiries:            410-767-6490

Prince George’s County Health Department, HIV/AIDS Program
Address:                         Cheverly Health Center, 3003 Hospital Drive, Cheverly Maryland 20785
General Information:     301-583-3700
Website:                         http//www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/health
Business Hours:             8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST
MD Relay Number:         711

DHMH RAC Meeting Brochure (PDF)
DHMH RAC Meeting Schedule (PDF)

DHMH RAC Information: http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/AIDS/RAC/index.htm

Free Dental Screenings for Children

Prince George’s County Health Department
Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month 2009

FREE Dental Screenings For Children
Between Ages 1 and 18 years
Available During the Month of February 2009

Held Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in February
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
By Appointment

Prince George’s County Health Department
Dental Health Program
Cheverly Health Center
3003 Hospital Drive
Cheverly MD 20785

Call 301-583-5900 now for an appointment for your child!
Walk-ins also welcome.

Don’t miss the display in the Cheverly Health Center lobby for information about the importance of dental screenings and tooth decay.

The screenings will be held throughout the month beginning Monday, February 9
Appointments can be made by calling 301-583-5900.
Walk-ins are also welcome.  

In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Dental Health Program is pleased to offer the first edition of the Tooth Fairy Times. (PDF)

This newsletter will provide informative dental information to the community, with updates made quarterly.

Dental Health Program for Children

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