Posts Tagged ‘public health’

They’re Talking About Sex

Sunday, February 17th, 2013
The town of Seat Pleasant and the University of Maryland are joining forces to host a public forum that will assess how creative expression may be useful in raising awareness about the impact of sexual behavior on the community. The public forum, Talking About Sex, takes place Monday, February 25, 7, p.m. at Central High School, 200 Cabin Branch Road in Capitol Heights MD. WAMU Radio Talk Show Host Kojo Nnamdi will facilitate the discussion. Th

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A New Prince George’s Hospital: If We Build It, Will They Come?

Monday, July 9th, 2012
The Envision Prince George's Community Action Tean on Transit-Oriented Development and the Coalition for Smarter Growth will host a forum to assess metro station sites and urban designs for a Regional Medical Center in Prince George's County. The discussion takes place on Wednesday, July 18, 6 p.m. in the CSC Building located near the New Carrollton Metro Station at 7900 Harkins Rd., Lanham, MD, 20760. Currently 60 percent of Prince George’

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Prince George’s County Is Greater Than A I D S

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
The Prince Georges County Health Department and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration (IDEHA) have partnered with Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens to offer FREE HIV screening opportunities as part of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2012. The Maryland Greater Than AIDS campaign launches at 10:00 a.m. with a press conference at the Clinton Walgreens located at 900

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County Health Department Announces Local Health Improvement Plan

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Last week the Prince George’s County Health Department announced the draft Local Health Improvement Plan. The Department now seeks the input of County residents on the plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide a framework for improving the health of all County citizens and residents and to serve as a guide to key health stakeholders in allocating health resources and carrying out future health planning activities that impact the County's

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Free Health Clinic Saturday, Oct. 29

Thursday, October 27th, 2011
Health and wellness are critically important factors in quality of life. This Saturday, Oct. 29 Men Aiming Higher and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission are sponsoring the 2nd Annual "Strengthening Families Health Clinic." Get free health screenings from board certified nurses, dentists, and physicians. Lake Arbor Community Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit: http://menaiminghigher.org/news.htm.

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