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Access to Healthy Foods Workgroup

Uncategorized / February 2, 2012

Membership Meetings March 8, 2012  (12:00-2:00 p.m., Harford County Health Department, 120 S. Hays Street, Bel Air, 2nd Floor) April 10, 2012  (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Harford County Health Department, 120 S. Hays Street, Bel Air, 2nd Floor)  



Protected: Emergency Preparedness Information

Uncategorized / January 27, 2012

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Local Health Improvement Process Steering Committee

Uncategorized / January 12, 2012

Vickie Bands                         Upper Chesapeake Health Susan Kelly                           Harford County Health Department Kathy Kraft                            Upper Chesapeake Health Mary Chance                        Harford County Government Nick McDonald                     Upper Chesapeake Health Russell Moy                          Harford County Health Department Mary Nasuta                         Harford County Public Schools Rob Reier                             Town of Bel Air Peggy Vaughan                    Upper Chesapeake Health Mark Wild                             Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Tina Zimmerman                  Harford Community College



Harford County Local Health Improvement Plan Workgroups

  Obesity Prevention/Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle – Susan Kelly, Chair **Update: The work of the Obesity Task Force has concluded but the initiatives are continued through the Obesity Workgroup.** Subcommittees: Obesity Workgroup (ongoing) Membership Meetings and Minutes Access to Healthy Foods  **Concluded** Built Environment **Concluded** Membership Obesity Resolution Interim Report to County Council May 2012 Obesity Task Force Final […]



Top Health Priorities Identified for Harford County

  Obesity Prevention/Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Tobacco Use Prevention/Tobacco Free Living Behavioral Health (Mental Health and Substance Abuse)



Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Uncategorized / January 11, 2012

  What is it? Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the Bordetella Pertussis bacteria.  This bacteria is found in the nose, throat, and mouth of the infected person, and can be spread easily by coughing, sneezing, etc.  A person can be contagious from 2 weeks before the onset of symptoms until up […]



How Do I

Uncategorized / December 20, 2011


Holiday Safety

Uncategorized / December 16, 2011

Effective planning helps ensure a happier and more carefree holiday season for everyone. Click on the following links for valuable health & safety tips to consider during this busy time of year. Holiday Safety Tips Partnership for a Safer Maryland November Newsletter- Safety When Decorating Partnership for a Safer Maryland December Newsletter – Stay Sober, Stay […]



Bats and Rabies

Uncategorized / August 4, 2011

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Food Service Facility Operators

Uncategorized / August 2, 2011

Food Recalls and Advisories Retail Operators: Food Facility Basics Standard Operating Procedures HACCP Resources The Health Department has additional information available for staff training and development.  Food safety videos and literature are available upon request. Food Safety for Non-Profit Organization Cooking for Groups – A Volunteer Guide  Farmers’ Markets: http://www.cha.md.us.ofpchs/pdf/FoodSafetyforFarmersMarkets.pdf http://www.cha.state.md.us/ofpchs/pdf/Food_Information_Note_5.pdf Food Safety Education: Harford […]