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Worcester County Health Department
Starting March 30, 2021, the Worcester County Health Department, based on direction from the State of Maryland, is expanding COVID-19 vaccination (Moderna Vaccine) coverage to include those age 18 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness. Those eligible can register online through MarylandVax.org. During the week of March 29-April 2,2021, clinics will be held at the following locations:
- Tuesday, March 30, 2021- Pocomoke Health Center, 400 A-Walnut Street, Pocomoke City
- Thursday, April 1, 2021- Northside Park, 200 125th Street, Ocean City
- Friday, April 2, 2021-Elks Lodge #1624, 1944 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City
Online registration is required through the state of Maryland’s COVID-19 vaccine scheduling website. To register, go to https://www.marylandvax.org/clinic/search. Search “Worcester” to find health department clinic dates and locations. Officials recommend that anyone who is not comfortable filling out web forms seek the help of a friend or family member to complete the registration process. If you are unable to schedule your own appointment or not able to seek help from a friend or family member, please call 667-253-2140 and someone will help you to register. Once registered, you should receive a confirmation email within minutes--be sure to check your spam/junk folder.
Snow Hill, MD– This week the Worcester County Health Department is updating how it registers individuals for COVID-19 vaccine clinics. There is now a single central waiting listing that includes all clinics operated by Worcester Health. To register for this waiting list, call 667-253-2140. Due to limited vaccine supply, we do not expect to post Worcester County Health Department clinics onto MarylandVax.org for the next several weeks.
Crystal and Liz are on the show this week to talk about the importance of eating healthy, staying active, and preventing diabetes.
Travis and Crystal discuss staying active, eating healthy, and being aware of November as National Diabetes Month.
For more information about suicide prevention and awareness visit:
Afsp.org/oceancity
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
1-800-273-8255
Local Resource Line
(Dial 2-1-1)
For more information on Worcester County Health Department and the Worcester County Local Management Board visit WorcesterHealth.org.
Travis and Summer hang out with Robyn to chat about emergency preparedness. Whether it's for severe weather, pandemics, or other emergencies it always pays to be prepared. Learn more about creating a prep kit and a plan for you and your family by visiting Ready.gov.
The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) is hosting a Virtual Recognition Event for alcohol and tobacco licensees that passed compliance checks conducted by local law enforcement during Fiscal Year 2020. In previous years this recognition has been done at a celebration Breakfast, but at this particular time, with the concern surrounding coronavirus and subsequent social distancing requirements, WCHD has changed the nature of the recognition to a Virtual Event using Facebook Live.
The Virtual Recognition Event will take place on Monday, September 14, 2020, at the Worcester County Health Department. It will start at 10:00 AM.
For more information on COVID-19 testing in Worcester visit WorcesterHealth.org
For information on Emergency Preparedness visit Ready.gov
This week we talk to Dave, Crystal, and Alyssa about prevention practices, programs and classes.
Travis and Summer sit down with Mike Trader, Deputy Director for Behavioral Health at the Worcester County Health Department to talk about taking care of mind (and body) during the pandemic.
Travis and Summer sit down with Twila Fykes, Nursing Supervisor in WCHD's Prevention Program, to talk about sun safety, protecting your skin, and Maryland's continued path towards reopening.
SAFER AT HOME: On June 3rd, Governor Larry Hogan announced the beginning of Stage Two of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ with a safe and gradual reopening of workplaces and businesses, along with additional personal services effective Friday, June 5th, at 5:00 pm.
Marylanders, particularly older and more vulnerable Marylanders, are strongly advised to continue staying home as much as possible. Employers should continue to encourage telework for their employees when possible. Individuals who can work from home should continue to do so. Maryland citizens should continue wearing masks in indoor public areas, retail stores, and on public transportation. The Reopening of Businesses and Facilities order is available at https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Gatherings-EIGHTH-AMENDED-6.3.20.pdf
Up-to-date information about the Hogan administration’s ongoing response to COVID-19 is available at https://governor.maryland.gov/coronavirus/.