Category: In the News
COVID-19 Guidance for Club and Recreational Sports Leaders
September 20, 2021 — In Anne Arundel County and statewide, there has been an increase in community cases of COVID-19 with the rise of the Delta variant. “When community rates of COVID-19 are high, there is an increased likelihood that COVID-19 will be introduced to and transmitted within school or sports settings,” said County Health […]
RSV and Young Children
Opioid Overdose Response Training
410-222-1937 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Adult Addiction Program offers free training and a free naloxone kit to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone, a prescription medicine to reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death. The training is for at-risk individuals, family members, friends and the associates of any individual who […]
Suicide Prevention Mini-Grant Awardees
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health announces the recipients of its Suicide Prevention mini-grant awards for fiscal year 2022. The awards total $20,000 for two community organizations that provide suicide prevention programs to Anne Arundel County residents. The award recipients are: My Life Foundation – $10,000 Funds will be used to bring suicide awareness […]
Gun Violence Intervention Team Releases Its Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Department of Health’s Gun Violence Intervention Team Releases Its Suicide Prevention Toolkit September 3, 2021 — In Anne Arundel County, suicides account for nearly two-thirds of all gun fatalities. As a percentage, gun suicides in the county are more prevalent than in Maryland and the United States as a whole. Guns are the most common means […]
Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found on the B&A Trail in Arnold Tested Positive for Rabies
RABIES ALERT- August 26, 2021 Raccoon Found on the B&A Trail in Arnold Tested Positive for Rabies The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon on the B&A Trail near Joyce Lane in Arnold, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on August 24, has […]
3rd COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals
Last updated: August 30, 2021En Español The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing immunocompromised individuals with the third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines at area clinics. Both Moderna and Pfizer are available at all third dose clinics.Sign up at aacounty.org/covidvax/third-dose/index.html, or call 410-222-7256 for assistance. Currently, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending […]
Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project
Last updated: August 24, 2021En Español The 2021 Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project, supported by Anne Arundel County, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and the County Police Department will begin on August 26, 2021. It will be completed by September 30, weather permitting. The goal of the annual ORV project is to immunize thousands […]
Reopening Schools
Last updated: August 10, 2021En Español Updated COVID-19 Health Guidelines for Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD (August 4, 2021) In-person instruction is critical for the cognitive, social/emotional, and physical development of children. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health provided school reopening guidance in October 2020 and again in February 2021 to help safely reopen […]
County Executive Announces New Vaccine Policy for County Employees, Reimplements Mask Requirement in County-Owned Buildings
Changes come as COVID metrics rise in July, Delta variant spreads across region Annapolis, MD (August 2, 2021) Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced today that effective Monday, September 13, County employees who are not vaccinated will be required to provide a negative COVID test result each week in order to report to work. […]
Health Equity and Racial Justice Office Wins Innovation Award
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s (DOH) Office of Health Equity and Racial Justice (HERJ) is a winner of the Maryland Association of Counties’ (MACo) County 2020 Innovation Award. According to the MACo website, the award was established to “recognize superb and leading-edge county programs that improve overall quality of life and service delivery […]
NHANES Arrives in Anne Arundel County
The CDC’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has arrived in Anne Arundel County! NHANES the nation’s mobile health survey is one of the most unique and on-going national surveys that monitors the health and nutritional status of adults and children across the United States. CDC has been conducting NHANES since 1960. NHANES collects data […]
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School Vaccinations
COVID-19 Vaccine Business Incentive Program
Last updated: September 13, 2021At this time, the COVID-19 Vaccine Business Incentive Program has been discontinued. The Department of Health encourages businesses to continue promoting COVID-19 vaccinations and masking to stop the spread. Consider referring your employees and clients to register for a vaccine today at https://aacounty.org/covidvax.
County Executive Pittman Issues Statement on Lifting of State Mask Order
Annapolis, MD (May 14, 2021) – County Executive Steuart Pittman issued the following statement regarding the lifting of the State’s mask order: “Anne Arundel County will follow the State’s decision regarding the lifting of the mask order,” Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said. “If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, go get your shot. We […]
Community Health Report Update
Annapolis, MD (May 12, 2021) – The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has released an updated edition of its 2020 Report of Community Health Indicators. The 47-page online report, outlines the county’s standing in 10 key health areas while meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The key areas are demographic trends; health outcomes; […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Health Equity Plan
Last updated: August 9, 2021En Español Anne Arundel County Department of Health Outlines Efforts to Reduce The Spread of COVID-19 Among Vulnerable County Residents Annapolis, MD (March 2, 2021) — The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has announced the release of its COVID-19 vaccine health equity plan. The “Principles for Equitable Vaccination” outlines the […]
School Immunizations
Last updated: August 19, 2021En Español Back-to-School Immunizations Are Important! Don’t Wait! Vaccinate! The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is ready to serve eligible schoolchildren up to age 18 who need school-required vaccines. Call for an appointment today! Glen Burnie Health Center 416 A Street S.W. Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Call 410-222-6633 for an […]
