Caroline County Health Department Maryland

06/07/2026

🩺 June is Men's Health Month!

This annual observance serves as an important reminder that taking care of your health is one of the best investments you can make. Men's Health Month encourages men to prioritize both their physical and mental well-being, stay up to date on preventive care, and take proactive steps toward healthier lifestyles.

In the article below, we'll explore three important areas of men's health that deserve attention—and share practical ways men can take charge of their health today and for years to come.

Men's Health Month, celebrated annually in June, serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing men's physical and mental well-being. By raising awareness and promoting education, Men's Health Month aims to empower men to make positive lifestyle choices and address crucial health matters. In...

06/06/2026

🎨🌊 NEW MONTH, NEW THEME, NEW CHANCE TO WIN! 🌊🎨

June's Drowning Prevention Art Contest theme is Water Competency!

What does water competency look like to your child? Is it taking swimming lessons? Wearing a life jacket? Learning how to float, tread water, or safely enter and exit the water? We want to see their creative interpretation of the skills and knowledge that help people stay safe around water.

💙 The goal of our Drowning Prevention Art Contest is to help families start important conversations about water safety while encouraging children to learn about the skills that can help prevent drowning.

🎁 One winner will be randomly selected each month to receive a $100 gift card.
🏆 Plus, every entry submitted this summer will be entered into a drawing for our $1,500 Sun Outdoors Grand Prize Gift Card!

How to enter:
🖍️ Create original artwork inspired by this month's theme: Water Competency
📸 Submit your child's artwork by:
• Posting it in the comments of our pinned contest post
• Sending it through Facebook Messenger
• Emailing it to [email protected]

⏰ Entries for June must be received by 11:59 PM on June 30.

Whether your child is an aspiring artist or just loves to color and create, we encourage everyone to participate. Every conversation about water safety is a step toward preventing drowning and keeping our community safer.

Learn more and view the complete contest rules:
https://www.carolinehd.org/health-services/other-health-services/drowning-prevention/ -contest

06/06/2026

🧠💜 June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month!

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and millions of family members and friends serve as caregivers. This month, we're recognizing the importance of brain health, supporting those affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and sharing resources for caregivers throughout our community.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be challenging, but meaningful activities can help promote emotional, mental, and physical well-being while creating opportunities for connection and engagement. The article below highlights several activity ideas that may benefit individuals living with Alzheimer's disease.

Together, we can raise awareness, support caregivers, and work toward a more dementia-friendly community.

Get tips to involve people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in daily activities and outings, including gardening, going out to eat, and traveling.

06/05/2026

Recognize the symptoms of measles. Measles typically presents with fever, cough, runny nose and red watery eyes followed by a rash that starts on the face and spreads downwards. If you have symptoms, call your provider first rather than showing up in the waiting or emergency room.
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Reconozca los síntomas del sarampión. El sarampión generalmente se presenta con fiebre, tos, secreción nasal y ojos rojos y llorosos, seguido de un sarpullido que comienza en la cara y se extiende hacia abajo. Si tiene síntomas, llame primero a su proveedor en lugar de presentarse en la sala de espera o de emergencias.

06/05/2026

🏊‍♀️ Water Competency is one of the most important layers of protection against drowning.

Being water competent means having the skills, knowledge, and confidence to safely enjoy the water. It includes knowing how to enter the water, float, tread water, turn around, and swim to safety—as well as understanding your limits and recognizing potential hazards.

As the weather warms up and families spend more time around pools, beaches, rivers, and boats, now is the perfect time to make water competency a priority. Swimming lessons and water safety education can help save lives.

Watch this short video from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance to learn more about why water competency is one of the Five Layers of Protection that help prevent drowning 👉 https://vimeo.com/762309265

This is "5 Layers of Protection" by NDPA on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/04/2026

Everyone deserves a life free from gun violence. We wear orange on June 5 for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Join us as we honor those who lost their lives and work toward a safer future for all of Maryland. Share with us why you . is .

06/04/2026

(Part 3) Like many of us, Michelle used to judge people in active addiction. “Why can’t they just stop? Why did they start in the first place?” These are common questions many of us have asked.

What if instead we asked, “What is this person going through? What kind of pain are they experiencing? What kind of trauma have they been through? Why do they feel like a substance is the only thing that can help them?”

Compassion and kindness can go a long way in helping someone enter recovery. Seeing understanding from the community is both empowering and encouraging.

If you or a loved one need support, please visit our website to learn more about the services we offer: https://tinyurl.com/cchdhelp

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

The Caroline County Health Department is hiring! Click the link below to explore this opportunity and apply.

PATIENT/CLIENT DRIVER (repost; closes June 10)
💲 $38,011.00 - $47,908.00/year, with potential growth to $58,191.00/year
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mr2p775a

👉 Click the link above for full position details, qualifications, and benefits information.

06/03/2026

We're proud to support You Otter Buckle Up, a new child passenger safety initiative created by local organizations working together to help ensure more Caroline County children arrive home safely after every ride. 🦦🚗

Help us spread the word about the importance of properly buckling and restraining children every time they travel!

We're excited to introduce You Otter Buckle Up, a child passenger safety initiative created by local organizations committed to keeping Caroline County's children safe.

The inspiration for this campaign came from a difficult reality. In January 2025, within a single week, several children in northern Caroline County were injured in motor vehicle accidents because they were either unrestrained or improperly restrained. Local EMS providers, emergency department staff, and healthcare professionals witnessed injuries that may have been prevented with proper car seat use.

With financial support from the Caroline County Health Department Maryland and The Caroline Foundation, partners including Caroline County Recreation and Parks, Choptank Community Health System, Caroline County Department of Emergency Services, Caroline County Department of Social Services , Greensboro ES Judy Center Early Learning Hub, Caroline County Public Schools, local fire department volunteers, and many others came together around one simple goal: helping more children get home safely.

Soon, you'll begin seeing our otter friend at schools, parks, athletic fields, healthcare offices, and community spaces throughout the county. We hope these friendly reminders encourage families to take a few extra moments to make sure every child is buckled safely, every ride.

So please enjoy our otter, share the message, and help us spread the word. By working together as a community, we can help ensure more children arrive home safely after every ride.