Health Department Current Events

April 2008

FREE One-Day Lead Awareness Training Seminar

The target audience for this training includes:
Prince George’s County homeowners, rental property owners, managers, maintenance personnel, child day-care providers, day care inspectors, public and private school’s maintenance employees and nurses, housing inspectors and public health professionals

Thursday, April 3, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saint Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church
2020 Saint Joseph’s Drive, Auditorium
Largo, Maryland, 20774

Breakfast, lunch and light refreshments will be provided.

The seminar topics will include:

• the health effects of lead poisoning
• sources of lead
• the connections between lead and healthy homes
• new laws and legal issues related to rental property owners
• lead-safe work practices
• the roles of the Prince George's County Health Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment regarding children exposed to lead

Scheduled speakers for this event will be representatives from local and state government, non-profit organizations and private industry.

Pre-registration is required due to space limits.
To RSVP, call Karen Burckhardt, Administrative Aide
301-883-7215 Weekdays Between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

March 2008

March is National Nutrition Month

A FREE One-Hour Diabetes Support Group Education Session
For Those With Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes, Their Family Members, Caretakers and Friends

Planning Meals The Healthy Way

No appointment needed! Walk-ins are welcome.
Come to one of the following sessions most convenient to your home or office during the month of March.

CLINTON | MARCH 5 | 5:00 PM
Prince George’s County Health Department
D. Leonard Dyer Regional Health Center
9314 Piscataway Road

MARLOW HEIGHTS | MARCH 6 | 1:00 PM
Council House
3940 Bexley Place

BOWIE | MARCH 12 | 10:00 AM
Bowie Senior Center
14900 Health Center Drive

BELTSVILLE | MARCH 17 | 6:30 PM
Queens Chapel United Methodist Church
7410 Old Muirkirk Road

LANDOVER | MARCH 18 | 10:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Highland Park
6801 Sheriff Road
Church Library, 2nd Floor

LAUREL | MARCH 19 | 10:00 AM
Phelps Senior Center
701 Montgomery Street

OXON HILL | MARCH 25 | 4:00 PM
Forest Heights Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
6371 Oxon Hill Road

For more information, call: 301-883-3526
TDD for the hearing impaired: 301-883-3100

Sponsored by:
Prince George’s County Health Department
Division of Adult and Geriatric Health Adult Health Program
and the
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

February 2008

Prince George’s County Health Department
Celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month
February 2008

FREE Dental Screenings For Children
Between Ages 1 and 18 years
Available During the Month of February 2008

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.

Prince George’s County Health Department Offers
HIV Testing in Honor of
National HIV/AIDS Testing Day 2008

The Prince George’s County Health Department, HIV/AIDS Program will be offering HIV testing in honor of National HIV/AIDS Testing Day

Thursday, February 7, 2008
Testing will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cheverly Health Center
3003 Hospital Drive, Suites 1055 and 3048
Cheverly MD 20785

To schedule an appointment in advance call either
301-583-3150 or 301-583-3700
Walk-ins are welcome.

The HIV testing is done one of two ways:

• a cotton swab testing of the mouth (quick swab testing method) may be utilized which does not require the drawing of blood and provides results in 20-30 minutes on site.
• The traditional blood test which provides results in approximately 2 weeks.

For more information please call the
Prince George’s County Health Department
HIV/AIDS Program
301-583-3700
TDD for the Hearing Impaired 301-883-7877

November 2007

All are welcome to attend the

Third Annual Prince George’s County Holiday Food and Fitness EXPO

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Saturday, November 3, 2007
Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road | Landover, Maryland 20785

Admission is FREE

Come join in a day of delicious food, energetic fun and helpful information on how to prevent and manage diseases like diabetes. Featuring special guests Sheila Stewart, 93.9 WKYS FM Radio Personality and Orlando Phillips, Musician.

• Aerobics instruction
• Line dancing activities
• Calypso and Zumba dancing instruction
• FREE flu shots
• Health screenings
• Nutritional consultations
• Holiday crafts and gifts
• Door prizes

For more information call 301-780-5905 or go to http://www.pgcps.org or tune in to PGCPS TV-96/38

Click here to download English version of flyer

Click here to download Spanish version of flyer

September 2007

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Prevention Month.
All men are at risk for prostate cancer, but older age, race and a family history may increase risk. Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer in men, but it doesn’t have to be you! Get tested today.

Men: Take Charge of Your Health
Call Now for an Appointment For A

FREE Prostate Screening

September 26, 2007 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Suitland Health and Wellness Center
5001 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, Maryland 20706

Call 301-883-7879 to schedule an appointment.
Appointments will be given to the first 50 callers.

Those who are scheduled for a screening will receive one of the following:
·  a FREE 30-day World Gym Largo Center membership (first 15 people)
·  A coupon to receive a meal at Five Guys or Famous Dave’s Restaurant

FREE Prostate Screening (PDF)

Experience the Underground Railroad in Maryland and Enjoy a Day Filled with Educational Information and Healthy Activities

“A Passage to a Healthy Lifestyle”

Saturday, September 8, 2007
Marietta Mansion
5626 Bell Station Road
Glenn Dale, Maryland

Registration at 8:30 a.m. | Walk programs begin at 9:00 a.m.
$15.00 Pre-registration | $20.00 On-site Registration

Registrants are eligible to participate in the walk,
receive a T-shirt and two gift items.
Call 301-583-5918 for more information.

Begin Your Journey 2007: A Passage to a Healthy Lifestyle (PDF).

March 2007

LEAD AWARENESS TRAINING SEMINAR

The Prince George’s County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is offering a FREE, “Lead Awareness Training Seminar” on Thursday, March 15, 2007 from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The seminar will provide information on the following topics:

• Health Effects of lead poisoning
• Sources of lead
• New laws and legal issues related to rental property owners
• Lead safe work practices
• Roles of the Prince George’s County Health Department
• Maryland Department of the Environment regarding lead poisoned children

Who should attend the seminar?

• Prince George’s County Homeowners
• Rental property owners
• Rental property managers
• Maintenance personnel
• Child Day-care providers
• Day care inspectors
• Public and private school’s maintenance employees and nurses
• Housing inspectors
• Public health professionals

Scheduled speakers for this event will be representatives from local and state government, non-profit organizations and private industry.

To register to attend this event, please call the Prince George’s County Health Department at 301-883-7215, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm.

January 2007

Free Medical Assessments
January 15, 2007
9 am-1pm

• MLK Day Press Release

Reserve Your Space now…Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is approaching Monday, January 15, 2007! The Prince George’s County Health Department and Kaiser Permanente are proud to offer FREE medical assessments and health screenings for the UNISURED in our community.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be apart of MLK Day, if you are a Prince George’s County resident and would like to schedule an appointment please call our Free Medical Assessments hotline, 301-583-3100 on December 29, 2006 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or January 5, 2007 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

PGHD-MRC
January 23, 2007 10:00 am-12:00 noon
January 25, 2007 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

The Prince George's County Health Department- Medical Reserve Corps is seeking Medical Professionals, as well as non-medical volunteers to assist us in times of public emergencies.
Hear how you can be a part of this vital Volunteer Corps.

Upcoming orientation(s) will be held on the morning of Tuesday January 23.2007, from 10:00am-12:00noon,
And the evening of Thursday January 25, 2007 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. To reserve your space;
Call Shirley Robinson at 301-883-3412.

November 2006

November 16, 2006

30th Annual Great American Smokeout Day

Prince George’s County Health Department’s Tobacco Control Program invites you to participate in The Great American Smokeout which begins 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2006 and ends 11:59 p.m. County resident smokers may participate by simply signing a pledge not to smoke for a 24-hour period.  The first 50 residents will receive a free T-shirt to commemorate the day.     

Registration Info: To register and receive your pledge, call 301-883-3515. Registration does not require a fee.

For more information about The Great American Smokeout visit, The American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/ped_10_4.asp

LET’S TALK:

Dispelling the Myths About Rape

Topics

• ·          The Definition of  “Sexual Assault”
• ·          Rape Survival 101:  Calling Rape What It Is, and Coping With its Effects
• ·          Rape Prevention Tips
• ·          Other Pertinent Information to Share with Others in Your Community

For Women Only

November 16, 2006

Children and Parents (CAP) Program

Prince George’s County Health Department

501 Hampton Park Blvd.

Capitol Heights MD 20743

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For Men Only

D. Leonard Dyer Regional Health Center

Prince George’s County Health Department

9314 Piscataway Road

Clinton MD 20735

           6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.     and      6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

               November 14, 2006               November 28, 2006

Sponsored By

Addictions and Mental Health | Prince George’s County Health Department

OPEN HOUSE

Laurel Youth & Family Counseling Center
Oasis Youth Counseling Bureau
13992 Baltimore Avenue, Suite 203
Laurel, MD  20701
December 1, 2006
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Open House to celebrate the opening of this Alcohol/Drug and Youth Service Treatment Facility; Light Buffet/Refreshments/ Give Aways  

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