Sunday, October 24, 2021
Friday, October 22, 2021
Hogan booster shot announcement
(WBOC)
Hogan Announces Immediate Authorization of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and Mix and Match Booster Shots
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Hogan Announces Immediate Authorization of Moderna, Johnson & Jo - WBOC TV
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1955 .. Enforcement of health laws in Worcester-
1993 .. Minor league baseball for the Eastern Shore?
2002 .. New life for Pocomoke's Duncan building?
1888 .. A refreshing day a dozen miles from Pocomoke City at Red Hills.
2004 .. What is it?
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
News from Tidal Health
TidalHealth earns multiple 5-star recognitions from Healthgrades for the care and safety it provides patients
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Somerset Take Back locations announced (Updated)
(WBOC)
WESTOVER, Md.- The DEA’s Take Back Day event provides an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. Too often unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands, leading to dangerous and tragic results.
Take Back Day offers the opportunity to dispose of unused/expired prescription medications in a safe manner across the country. This year, Take Back Day will be taking place on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The following prescription drug drop off sites are available in Somerset County:
- Crisfield Police – 319 W. Main St., Crisfield, MD 21817
- Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack “X” – 30581 Perry Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Princess Anne Police – 11780 Beckford Avenue, Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Crisfield Pharmacy – 390 W. Main St., Crisfield, MD 21817
- Karemore Pharmacy – 12085 Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Marion Pharmacy – 26427 Burton Avenue, Crisfield, MD 21817
Needles, liquids, thermometers, or biohazard materials will be not be accepted in any of the Drug Take Back boxes. Acceptable deposits include: any expired or unused medication that comes in pill form, capsules, or liquid in a bottle and/or non-liquid forms of medication that can be in the original container or in a zip lock baggie.
For individuals unable to take unused prescription medication to a Drug Take Back Box, the Somerset County Health Department will be offering Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System Pouches to any community member who would like one. The easy-to-use drug disposal system can be used at home or in a clinical setting to safely destroy unused or expired medications, making them unavailable for misuse and safe for disposal in normal trash. To receive a Deterra Pouch, call 443-523-1700.
For more information or to get involved in the effort to reduce prescription drug use/abuse in Somerset County, visit unmaskaddiction.org .
(Update)
View news story: Maryland State Police to Participate in National Drug Take Back - WBOC TV
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021
New Protocols (See Somerset Update)
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(Update from Somerset County Public Schools)
Somerset County Public Schools (SCPS) recently announced its intention to adopt the Maryland Bayside Conference COVID-19 Safety Protocols for SCPS middle and high school student athletes and coaches participating in the upcoming Winter 2021-2022 Sports Season.
Capturing Eastern Shore of Virginia Memories
(Shore Daily News)
Prominent Eastern Shoreman George McMath has authored a new book "Remembering When: A Collection of Memories About Life On Virginia's Eastern Shore"
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Sunday, October 17, 2021
Time Machine: 1960, 2011, 1937, 1933, 1939, 1888.
July, 1960
Worcester Democrat
May, 2011
Daily Times (Salisbury)
October, 1937
Worcester Democrat
September, 1933 (excerpt)
Baltimore Sun
July, 1939
Worcester Democrat
March, 1888
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