Salisbury Cancer Survival Celebration is for all throughout our region-

 

(WMDT)

SALISBURY, Md. — Community members are invited to gather June 4 in Salisbury for an event honoring cancer survivors, patients and caregivers through a celebration focused on hope, healing and resilience.

The annual Cancer Survivor Celebration, hosted by  MAC Inc., is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the organization’s campus at 909 Progress Circle in Salisbury.

Organizers said the event will feature light refreshments, a survivor story and a butterfly release in MAC’s Healing Garden to recognize those impacted by cancer and celebrate survivorship.

The event is free and open to the public.

According to MAC Inc.’s Cancer Support Services program, the organization offers free support programs and wellness resources for individuals living with cancer and cancer survivors throughout the region.  

Somerset is pilot location for vaccine program-

 

Somerset County Health Department is a pilot location for the newly launched adult vaccine program, announced by Governor Wes Moore.  This program will expand access to critical immunizations for uninsured and underinsured Marylanders. Recommended vaccines will be provided to Marylanders aged 19 and older.

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Maryland eyes IV fluid shortage.

 

Maryland hospitals and health officials are keeping a wary eye on their supplies of sterile intravenous fluids after recent hurricane damage knocked out a major North Carolina-based manufacturer.

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Md. hospitals, health officials brace for 'difficult' decisions amid IV fluid shortage - Maryland Matters

'Dining With Docs' at Dockside-

 

The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce its upcoming ‘Dining with Docs’ event, to be held Wednesday, September 25, at 12:30 p.m. at Dockside Pocomoke Restaurant.

The event gives participants the opportunity to connect with a medical provider in an informal, relaxed setting, in which they can ask questions and learn about the provider’s area of expertise. The featured provider is Dr. Nikki, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, Atlantic General Hospital’s diabetes education coordinator, who will discuss diabetes management techniques, common myths surrounding diabetes and examples of low-carb snacks and drinks. Dr. Nikki will be open to questions throughout the entirety of the lunch.

Participants will be treated to a buffet-style lunch catered by the host Dockside Pocomoke Restaurant. Admission is $20 per person, and RSVPs can be sent to AGH Foundation’s Michael Cylc at duckltd@aol.com .