NAS Patuxent River transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 HPCON B requires HPCON A Measures, plus: Less…
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Maryland Tourism Continues Strong Recovery, Reports Show Increase in Visitors and Visitor Spending
By The Citizen on November 4, 2022
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the state’s tourism industry is continuing a strong…
Governor Hogan Announces Statewide Preparedness Efforts to Address lncrease in RSV and Potential COVID-19 and Flu Surges
By The Citizen on October 31, 2022
As hospitals in the region and across the country experience an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) admissions, Governor Larry Hogan today announced a series…
St. Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services Hosting Community Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, October 14, 2022
By The Citizen on October 12, 2022
The 2022 Community Health & Wellness Fair, hosted by the Department of Aging & Human Services, will be held Friday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m.-3:30…
Justice Department Announces COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force Teams
By The Citizen on September 15, 2022
The Justice Department announced the establishment of three Strike Force teams created to enhance the Department’s existing efforts to combat and prevent COVID-19 related fraud.…
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held to Launch St. Mary’s County Health Hub
By The Citizen on September 13, 2022
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 8, 2022, to celebrate the official launch of the St. Mary’s…
MedStar Health Earns Nine “Healthiest Maryland Businesses” Recognitions From The Maryland Department of Health
By The Citizen on September 12, 2022
Several Maryland-based MedStar Health organizations have been honored with 2022 Wellness at Work recognitions from the Maryland Department of Health’s “Healthiest Maryland Businesses” program. Wellness…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – August 23, 2022
By The Citizen on August 24, 2022
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, with the invocation and pledge, followed…
St. Mary’s County Health Department Awarded $1.6 Million Grant to Support Operations at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub
By The Citizen on July 19, 2022
The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been awarded $1.6 million in grant funding through the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) Pathways to…
College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees Vote to Modify CSM Vaccine Requirement for Students
By The Citizen on July 18, 2022
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Board of Trustees voted July 11 to modify the college’s current vaccine requirement for students – allowing unvaccinated students…
NAS Pax Security Returns to ID Handling at Gates
By The Citizen on June 24, 2022
NAS Patuxent River gate sentries have returned to handling of IDs at gates and entry control points on base as of June 20, 2022. The…
NAS Patuxent River Transitions Back to Health Protection Condition Alpha, Effective Thursday, April 7, 2022
By The Citizen on April 7, 2022
NAS Patuxent River transitioned from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo to HPCON Alpha as of April 7, 2022 as a result of falling COVID cases…
St. Mary’s County Commissioner Meeting Rollup – March 15, 2022
By The Citizen on March 17, 2022
The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County held their regular business meeting in the Chesapeake Building Tuesday, March 15, 2022, with the invocation and pledge followed…
Governor Hogan Announces End of Mask Requirement in State Buildings
By The Citizen on February 14, 2022
With the state’s health metrics continuing to substantially decline, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in…
Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office Continues to Fight Fraud Related to the Covid-19 Pandemic
By The Citizen on February 7, 2022
On Monday, February 7, 2022, Maryland United States Attorney Erek L. Barron announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has entered…