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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
The most important things you can do are to get an HPV vaccine and have regular screening tests. Call 410-228-3223, x175, for information.
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Diabetes Prevention Program begins in January
Call 410-221-2600 to register for this lifestyle change program for those with prediabetes.
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. The most important things you can do to help prevent […]

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Women laughing together Check your diabetes risk and sign up for prevention

Did you know that 1 in 3 adults on the Mid Shore have prediabetes –the condition that often leads to […]

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Health professional treating patient COVID-19 Operations Move to 10 Aurora St.

All COVID-19 operations of the Dorchester County Health Department are now located at the DCHD Satellite Center’s new location at […]

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Visit our full calendar for COVID-19 testing and vaccination, important program dates, closures, and community events the Health Department will be attending.
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