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1 Visit the Anne Arundel County Department of Health s website, for information about the Department s services and links to national, state and local resources. Follow the Department of Health on Twitter. Go to HEROIN FACTS AND UPDATES ONLINE Visit for information about heroin and prescription narcotics. The website includes presentations from this year s Anne Arundel County Opioid Misuse and Overdose Symposium, treatment resources, a naloxone opioid overdose response training schedule, and County statistics. DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION FOR COUNTY YOUTH Prevention and Education Services seeks to increase awareness of the extent and risks associated with drug and alcohol use among young people in Anne Arundel County. The program provides information, presentations, training and exhibits to County schools, afterschool programs, community groups, faith-based programs and parent groups. For information, call DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES The Department of Health provides dental services by appointment to income-eligible children, young adults, expectant mothers and adult participants in the County REACH program. Dental clinic locations are in Annapolis (3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, ) and in Glen Burnie (North County Health Building, 791 Aquahart Road, ). Services include teeth and gum cleaning, fluoride treatment, gum treatment, sealants, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, bridges, oral health education and dental health referrals. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS The Department of Health provides outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment for 4- to 18-year-old children and their families without private medical insurance. For mental health services, call For substance abuse services, call SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES Substance abuse assessment, referral and treatment services are available through Community Treatment Services. For details, County residents can call Methadone and Suboxone maintenance services (for opiate-addicted adults) are available through the Adult Addiction Clinic. Call MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR FAMILIES Do you need health insurance for your family? Medical Assistance for Families/MCHP provides comprehensive medical coverage to incomeeligible families, children and pregnant women through managed care organizations (MCOs). For application information, call the Department of Health at , or visit ADMINISTRATIVE CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM (ACC) ACC provides services to clients who are enrolled in (or eligible for) Medical Assistance and HealthChoice to help them access health care. Short-term care coordination may be provided for certain groups. The Ombudsman investigates issues with managed care organizations. For more information, call ACC at or the Ombudsman at BIRTH CERTIFICATES The Department of Health can provide a certified copy of your Maryland birth certificate. Visit or call for more information. The hours for the Birth Certificates Office are from 8 a.m. to noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Maryland State holidays. BIRTH CERTIFICATE INFORMATION:

2 Anne Arundel County Department of Health Community Health Announcements and News Releases September 2015 HEALTHY TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS The Department of Health offers education and outreach for teens and parents on responsible decision making, pregnancy prevention, and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. For details, call LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! The Department of Health is on Facebook! Like us at for information on current public health topics. BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING The Department of Health provides free breast exams, mammograms and Pap tests to eligible female County residents ages 40 and over. For details, call or log on to REACH HEALTH CARE PROGRAM The REACH health care program is for uninsured adults. REACH is provided by the Anne Arundel County Department of Health in partnership with the County Medical Society. REACH offers County residents low-cost doctor visits, checkups, prescription medicine, lab work and tests, radiology services and dental services. Call for more information. PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS PROGRAM The Prescription Savings Program is for Anne Arundel County residents of any age and income. There is no cost to obtain the savings card. The card provides discounts on prescription drugs, vision care, hearing care, diabetic supplies, pet medications, and lab and chiropractic services. For details, call or visit and log in with Group #586. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION The Department of Health provides transportation services for eligible Medical Assistance/HealthChoice clients. Individuals with a valid Maryland Medical Assistance/HealthChoice card and no means of public or private transportation may be eligible for transportation to and from medical appointments. For information, call WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) The WIC supplemental nutrition program provides free nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and resource referrals for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5. To qualify, County residents must meet income guidelines. Call or (Spanish), or visit for more information. CHILDREN S IMMUNIZATIONS Your baby needs immunizations at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and between 12 and 18 months. Boosters are given prior to entering kindergarten. Call your health care provider or the Department of Health at for details. Information on immunizations at area health centers for eligible children can be found at HIV/AIDS AND STD SERVICES The Department of Health offers free, confidential testing and counseling for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Call one of these health centers for an appointment: Glen Burnie ( ) or Parole ( ). HIV testing is also available in Brooklyn Park once a month. Call the Glen Burnie Health Center for an appointment. The Department offers free, HIV case management services. Call for more information. Follow HIV/AIDS Services on Twitter at Testing services for other sexually transmitted diseases are offered by the Department. For more information, call Get a free Safe Sex Kit, which includes fact sheets, a condom case and a variety of condoms. To order a kit, go to HIV/AIDS WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS The Department of Health offers support groups for HIV-positive men and women. Each group provides emotional, psychological and moral support. Individuals are encouraged to participate at their own comfort levels. Support groups are held at 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway in Annapolis. For information, call

3 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project Begins September 1, 2015 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will conduct the Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination (ORV) Project, beginning Tuesday, September 1. Baits will be placed throughout Anne Arundel County to vaccinate raccoons against rabies. The project should be completed by September 30, weather permitting. The Baits Contain liquid rabies vaccine. Will be placed in neighborhoods by ground teams of trained Department of Health staff. Teams will wear shirts with Department of Health logos and travel in marked County vehicles. Will be dropped from a low-flying County Police helicopter in less-populated areas. Come in two styles. One looks like a ketchup packet with a light brown waxy coating. The other looks like a small brown brick, is approximately 0.75 inches thick by 1.25 inches square, and has a plastic packet inside. In both styles, the vaccine is contained within the packet. Are marked with a phone number. Anyone who comes in contact with the bait or has a pet that finds the bait is asked to call that number or , ext The Vaccine Immunizes raccoons when the animal bites into the packet that contains the vaccine. Cannot cause rabies and is not harmful to raccoons, pets or other animals. Is felt to be a low human health risk. However, it is advised that the following individuals avoid handling the bait: People younger than 18 years old Pregnant women Anyone with a compromised immune system Anyone with a chronic skin condition The Department of Health recommends that pet owners keep their pets confined or on a leash during the baiting and for two weeks thereafter. Should your pet find a bait, take care in removing the bait from your pet s mouth. For more information about the ORV Project, visit or scan this QR Code: The ORV Project receives support from the Office of the County Executive and the County Police Department.

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5 N E W S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Website Provides Parent s Guide to School Health Parents and guardians in Anne Arundel County can visit the Parent s Guide to School Health, on the Department of Health s website to find information on school health services for the school year. The page provides information on safe backpacking, immunizations, and nutritious easy-to-prepare school lunch ideas. There are also recommendations to help parents decide when children should stay home because of illnesses. Other topics on the site include treatment of head lice, bullying and keeping kids smoke-free. The Web page also links to a directory of school nurses in County Public Schools. To access the page, visit # # # August 27, 2015 Media Contact: Elin Jones, Public Information Director, , hdjones@aacounty.org Department of Health 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401

6 Save a Life OPIOID OVERDOSE RESPONSE TRAINING Opioid Overdose Response Training The Anne Arundel County Department of Health s Adult Addiction Program is offering free training and certification to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death. Once certified, trainees will receive a prescription for a naloxone kit to administer to victims of opioid overdose. The prescription for the kit can be filled at certain local pharmacies. Who Should Attend? Family members, friends and associates of someone who is using and at risk for overdosing on heroin or prescription pain medications. Only participants 18 and older can become certified. Teens under 18 may take the training if accompanied by a parent or guardian; however, minors are not eligible for certification. Treatment program and transitional housing staff What Will I Learn? Training will incorporate the following information: What an opioid is How to recognize, respond to and prevent an opioid overdose How to administer the naloxone intranasally What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a prescription medication that is used to reverse an opioid overdose. It cannot be used to get high and is not addictive. How to Register To register, call the Adult Addiction Program at Monday through Friday between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Training Dates: 122 North Langley Road Glen Burnie, MD :00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Thursday, October 8, 2015 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Tuesday, December 15, Harry S. Truman Parkway, Front Entrance Annapolis, MD a.m. noon Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Tuesday, December 22, 2015 The services and facilities of the Anne Arundel County Department of Health are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation or opinion, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. 8/2015

7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September Is Infant Mortality Awareness Month Department of Health Recommends Healthy Steps to Help Protect Infants September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Infant mortality is the death of a baby who is less than one year old. Jinlene Chan, M.D., M.P.H., Health Officer for Anne Arundel County, says, While it does not make the headlines every day, the fact is that infants die at a higher rate here than in most other industrialized countries. Many of these deaths are preventable. In 2013, there were 5.6 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in Anne Arundel County for all races. The rate was 10.5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births for black infants in Anne Arundel County. Preterm birth (birth at less than 37 weeks) and low birth weight (5.5 pounds or less) are the leading causes of death among infants in the County. Pregnant women and women wishing to become pregnant can take these steps to help protect their babies: Stop using tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Avoid secondhand smoke. Eat a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Drink plenty of fluids. Take a multivitamin daily that contains at least 400 mcg (micrograms) of folic acid. Achieve or maintain a healthy weight. Manage chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma. Speak with your prenatal care provider about any questions or concerns that you have. The Department of Health offers free Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Care Kits to County residents. To order the free kits, or for more information about having a healthy pregnancy and baby, Anne Arundel County residents can visit August 27, 2015 # # # Media Contact: Elin Jones, Public Information Director, , hdjones@aacounty.org Anne Arundel County Healthy Babies * 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway * Annapolis, MD fax