Family Planning Services Provides preconceptual education and care to men and women Served 1,700 clients Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Provides outreach, free screening and treatment services to women age 40 and older, who meet income and insurance guidelines. When an outbreak occurs, appropriate action is taken to stop or control it. It is not simply the outcome of isolated, individual effort. Its long-range goal, optimal health for the entire community, encompasses both the sum of the health status of individual community members and community wide benefits, such as clear air and water. 60 animals were tested and 8 specimens tested positive for rabies 30 people received anti-rabies treatment Immunization Program Ensures that children in Cecil County are immunized appropriately and adults are immunized against flu.
Education programs are available to community groups.
Well Construction Permits issued Public Protection from Foodborne Illness and Disease Inspects food service facilities and ensures that food is prepared under safe and healthy conditions. 819 permits issued to food service facilities 1,646 inspections of food service facilities conducted Recreational Sanitation Tests water quality and inspects public recreational facilities to prevent disease. Seasonal water quality testing at 13 bathing beaches 46 swimming pools and 40 camps inspected Housing and Community Sanitation Investigates complaints about potential health hazards due to unsanitary conditions. Air Quality Investigates complaints and coordinates enforcement in conjunction with Maryland Department of Environment. Injuries Highway Safety Project Addresses impaired driving, seatbelt usage, aggressive driving, pedestrian safety, and school bus safety through small grants to local law enforcement agencies for education and enforcement.