The first week of August (August 1-7) marks World Breastfeeding Week! Learn more about #worldbreastfeedingweek2023 at worldbreastfeedingweek.org

Back to School season is here! Whether you're in need of supplies and local resources or have the ability to donate extra - there are events happening for you in the community. ✏️ Check out this list of local Back to School events & school supply drives: mailchi.mp/054c701bbbae/b…

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐢𝐬? 🤔 Hint: It's a site in the More To Explore program!

The NWS Baltimore-Washington has issued a high-impact #SevereWeather day notice across our region, between 2-9pm. Find out what you can do to keep #FoodSafe during a power outage, and when you need to throw away food that could make you sick at: cdc.gov/foodsafety/foo…

Introducing HSMP's Monthly Walking Group! Join us for an evening walk on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our next walk is August 16 at Lancaster Park at 6pm. We hope to see you there!

HSMP's VIT Action Team created a guide for parents & guardians to help them navigate situations where their child may need to be connected with mental health resources or taken to the hospital in a crisis situation. ✔️ For more info, visit healthystmarys.com/navigating-thr…

According to the CDC, there are several reasons why mothers stop breastfeeding early. Breastfeeding is easier when everyone steps up to support mothers! 🤱 #NationalBreastfeedingMonth Get breastfeeding data at cdc.gov/breastfeeding/…

Happening this Thursday - Farmers Feeding St. Mary's will be distributing free, farm fresh produce at Bay District Volunteer Fire Department Bay District Volunteer Fire Department from 1:00-7:00pm!

𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 - join us for our 𝟏𝐬𝐭 HSMP Walking Group Meet 6pm at Lancaster Park!

Registration for the 2023 HSMP Annual Meeting is now open! Click here for more information and to get registered! 👉 mailchi.mp/2022ad4c539f/2…

August is #SummerSunSafetyMonth! DYK that the sun's UV rays can damage your skin, leading to wrinkles/premature aging, sunburns, eye problems and more? Check out the full infographic on how to prevent skin cancer: cancer.org/content/dam/ca…

Click here to read the FREE Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Newsletter! Inside this issue: Registration Now Open for the 2023 HSMP Annual Meeting, International Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil, Community Resource Day, and more! mailchi.mp/87a38c77b5c5/h…

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth! When building your emergency kit, consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets or seniors. An example of an emergency supply checklist can be found at ready.gov/sites/default/…

𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲'𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 is this Saturday, September 9 from 9am-12pm at Leonardtown Square. Register at eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-r… St. Mary's County Health Department

Click here to read the FREE Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Newsletter! Inside this issue: Meeting Agenda Available for 2023 HSMP Annual Meeting, HSMP's Monthly Walking Group, Fleet & Family Support Center's September Calendar, and more! mailchi.mp/7222c9f45b73/h…

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! Did you know that children on average spend 6+ hours in front of a screen? Playing basketball, walking the dog and going on a bike ride are great ways to cut back on screen time! cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/…

Join HSMP for its Monthly Walking Group! We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Our next walk is September 20th @ Lancaster Park 6:00 PM - meet at the basketball courts! We hope to see you there!

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡! There are ways parents can help children have a healthy weight and set up lifelong healthy habits at home! Get tips at cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/…

Click here to read the FREE Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Newsletter! Inside this issue: WARcycle To Host Physical Activity Session at HSMP Annual Meeting, Walk With A Doc, Maryland Consumer Health Information Hub Convening, & more! mailchi.mp/8aa70cc45d2a/h…

Registration for the 2024 HSMP Annual Meeting on Sept. 26 is Now Open! - mailchi.mp/healthystmarys…