Posts Tagged ‘Somerset County Health Department’
Somerset County EMS Secures Grant to Equip Sheriff’s Deputies with Lifesaving AEDs
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and Somerset County Emergency Medical Services have partnered to equip every sheriff’s patrol vehicle with an automated external defibrillator (AED) through a grant from the Somerset County Health Department. Deputies will receive AED training, allowing them to begin lifesaving care during cardiac emergencies before EMS personnel arrive. Â Additional Information:
Read MoreNew COVID-19 Tests, Testing Opportunities Available On Eastern Shore
The Health Departments of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties are making COVID-19 tests available by appointment, and will make at-home test kits available through local libraries. Supplies, however, are limited. Health officials released this schedule Thursday: Worcester County Health (Appointments necessary, please call 410-632-1100 to register) 10 am to 12 pm, weekly on Wednesdays at…
Read MoreCoronavirus Booster Vaccinations Begin Next Week in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties
At this time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amendment of the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow specific individuals with compromised immune systems to receive a third additional vaccine dose (booster). Patients should talk to their…
Read MoreMD Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall Set for Mon, Jan 25
In a joint effort of Atlantic General Hospital, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, and the Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset health departments, a virtual COVID-19 town hall will be held on Monday, January 25, to provide an update on testing and discuss plans for the rollout of the state of Maryland’s community vaccination plan. The hour-long town hall,…
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