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City to Offer ARPA Mental Health Assistance

The City has established programs to assist businesses, nonprofits, and residents in addressing the negative financial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Rescue Program Act (ARPA) has provided funds that the City is using for these and many other projects. College Park residents of all ages may be reimbursed for up to $5,000 per household for mental […]

Coronavirus: The Facts

[The following information came from the office of County Councilmember Tom Dernoga (District 1)] The recent update on the coronavirus from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is causing concern throughout the Country, and those concerns are valid. The CDC and Prince George’s County Health Department are closely monitoring the outbreak of the coronavirus. The outbreak first started […]

Come Celebrate POSH’s First Year Anniversary Tomorrow

Posh is turning one! Celebrate with them Tomorrow, Saturday 11/2 from 9am to 3pm. POSH will have a Health & Fitness Expo, Vendors, Donation-based 30-Minute Workouts, Prizes & more! Come celebrate the City of College Park’s Business of the Year recipient Posh Cycling on Fitness Studio’s 1st birthday! Free donation based fitness classes will be […]

Enrollment open for coverage under the Affordable Care Act

SIGN UP BY DEC. 17 FOR COVERAGE IN JANUARY. Maryland Health Connection is the state’s official health insurance marketplace where you can compare and enroll in health insurance, and access financial help to make coverage more affordable. Learn more. Call: 1-855-642-8572 (TTY: 1-855-642-8573) If you are calling to apply, change your plan or report a change, please […]

FREE Mobile Clinic Returns to Hollywood Tomorrow

The Doctors Community Hospital mobile clinic will return to Hollywood Shopping Center tomorrow, November 12 (from 10 am to 4 pm). They will come two more days in December. Please see the attached flyer for details and spread the word. Thank you.

In Pictures – Hollywood Health Fair

Group to Host Medicare Workshop for Seniors

The College Park Community Library invites all current and new Medicare beneficiaries and their families to attend its first Medicare Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 2 – 4 p.m. The program will be held on the upper level of the Nazarene Church at 9704 Rhode Island Avenue, College Park, MD. The location is wheelchair […]

Hollywood Community Health Fair

The Health Fair will feature a number of health related check-ups, such as blood pressure, glucose screening, breast cancer screening, etc. This is a family event with light entertainment, food and activities for residents. Carrollton Enterprise, the City of College Park, the Hollywood Farmers Market along with a number of organizations, hospital and health providers […]

Laurel Hospital is Set to Close – Public Hearing Tomorrow

You’ve probably heard it. The Laurel Regional Hospital is about to  shut down. Their will be Briefing on Tuesday, September 15 at 11:30 AM at the County Administration Building. You’re always welcome to attend meetings of the County Council. A complete agenda may be found here. The following was sent to the community by District 1 Council member Mary […]

College Park Health Fair – Sept 16

Important Meningitis Prevention Reminders

I got this advisory message from the University of Maryland, College Park’s health department. At least 19 students have been diagnosed  with this virus and have been hospitalized. Even though the advisory is mainly addressed to the students, it’s  important that residents take precautions as well. I’m writing to let you know that we are […]

Council Thanks UMD’s Health Equity for Providing Free Dental Service to Thousands

In last September, a free dental clinic and health equity festival at the University of Maryland provided an estimated $1.5 million worth of dental care to more than 1,200 people. Organized by the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s Center for Health Equity in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, the […]

Free Health Checks, Next Saturday

Please come to next Saturday’s Hollywood Farmers’ Market to get a free health check and medical advice. A local family physician will be at the market from 9-1 to provide the free service. Please mark your calendar and spread the word. Details below.

UMD Program to Encourage County Residents to Shed Weight

A representative of the University of Maryland’s Healthy Futures Families Program will make a presentation on their “Lose it to TYinlt” campaign to the Council. The program is based in UMD’s School of Public Health. The program collaborates with the Judy Hoyer Family Learning Center in Adelphi, Md., to create a field office where local […]

Free Flu-Shot Events Start Next Weekend

The Prince George’s County Health Department will be hosting a free walk-in flu clinic on Saturday, October 12 at Northwestern High School in an effort to ensure that all residents interested in a flu shot will be able to receive one. “As flu season approaches, we are encouraging all Prince George’s County Residents to protect their health, the health of their […]