'Oppressive Humidity' Means County Cooling Centers Open

Extreme humidity will make it feel like the mid-90s Friday, so Anne Arundel County has opened cooling centers for residents.

Anne Arundel Beaches Re-Open After Debris, High Bacteria Levels

Beaches in Pasadena, Annapolis and Edgewater have re-opened after debris cleanup and dropping bacteria levels, health officials said.

Weekend Beach Closures Because Of High Bacteria Levels

Debris and high bacteria levels have closed beaches in Pasadena, Annapolis and Edgewater, health officials said.

Free Vaccine Clinics For Anne Arundel 7th-Graders

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health will provide free Tdap and meningococcal vaccine clinics.

100 Degree Feels Like Temps: County Opens Cooling Centers

Heat in the upper 90s and humidity will make it feel like 100 degrees in Anne Arundel County this weekend; cooling centers are open.

Health Risks From Bodies Of Water, Shellfish

County health officials share safety reminders for water usage, seafood consumption.

Learn about coping with loss while earning CEUs with ‘Grief 101’

Social workers can earn continuing education credit and anyone can learn about the grieving process with Chesapeake Life Center seminar

AAMC To Open Surgery Centers In County In 2019

Anne Arundel Medical Center will open new surgery centers in Pasadena and Annapolis.

AAMC Named Top Performer In LGBTQ Health Care

Anne Arundel Medical Center has been named a LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer.

Mobile Response To Opioid Crisis Begins In Anne Arundel

The Governor's Wellmobile Program will help treat one of the areas of Anne Arundel County most affected by the heroin and opioid crisis.

Weather Alert: Warming Centers Open In Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County pet owners must bring their animals indoors and warming shelters will open Friday night as temperatures plunge.

Warming Centers Open Next 2 Nights As Anne Arundel Freezes

Anne Arundel County will open warming shelters the next two nights as temperatures plunge; and an animal alert is in place for owners.

Greater Annapolis Y Hosts Annual Turkey Trot 5K On Thanksgiving

The Greater Annapolis Y in Arnold is holding its 5th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.

Kick The Habit Nov. 16 On Great American Smokeout

Anne Arundel County offers multiple stop-smoking classes if you want to quit.

Got Drugs? Get Rid Of Them Oct. 28 In Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County authorities will collect unwanted prescription drugs, no questions asked, on Oct. 28 at police stations.

Anne Arundel Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project Begins Aug. 31

Baits will be placed throughout Anne Arundel County to vaccinate raccoons against rabies.

Rats Targeted In Rodent Control Program For Brooklyn Park

Anne Arundel County is trying to eliminate rats and other rodents that have long been a problem in the Brooklyn Park area.

Coming Up: 20th Annual Bike To Work Day In Anne Arundel County

On May 19, Anne Arundel County is encouraging residents to bike to work in an effort to boost fitness and limit emissions.

343 Pounds Of Unwanted Drugs Turned Into County Police

Anne Arundel County residents turned in more than 300 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, say police.

Anne Arundel Co. Offers Tips To Stay Zika Free

Anne Arundel would like to remind residents on how to stay Zika free as the summer approaches with a few tips to avoid bites.

County Hosts Free Opioid Overdose Response Training

Once certified, trainees will receive a prescription for a naloxone kit to administer to victims of opioid overdose in Anne Arundel County.

AAMC Announces Board Officers

Gary Jobson, John Belcher, Leisa Russell, and Jason Groves have all been selected to be a part of the AAMC BODs.

5 Super Football Snacks

Some of the best parts of the big game are the parties. A few nutritious adjustments to your favorite snacks make a healthy difference.

Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities Offers Free Diabetes Workshop

'The Living Well With Diabetes' workshop will be a 6 week course that discusses Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes beginning February 7.

Anne Arundel County's Heroin Prevention Program to be Featured at Conference

The county's heroin prevention program will be featured at the 2016 Maryland Alliance of Information and Referral Systems conference.

Anne Arundel County Offers Free Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics

Starting October 15, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will provide seasonal flu vaccinations at walk-in clinics.

The Flu and You

Fall is almost here and so is everything that arrives with it: Fall festival, changing leaves, and flu season.

Giant Hosts Free Health Screenings at Anne Arundel Pharmacies

Customers can receive free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings.

Keep Your Cool This Weekend

As temperatures rise this weekend, keeping your cool will help lower your likelihood of experiencing heat-related illness or distress.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting in Annapolis

Eating too much? Can't stop? Gaining weight? Overeaters Anonymous could help you.

Spring Into Safety

These safety tips can protect weekend yard work warriors from mishaps that injure thousands of people every spring

Join Us for Relay For Life of Arnold/Annapolis

Registration Open for this Family-Friendly Event to Fight Back Against Cancer!

AmpUp! Baltimore: Move to End Bladder Cancer

Join BCAN in a nationwide movement to raise awareness for bladder cancer on May 21.

Free Tai Chi Class: "Taming the Monkey Mind"

Reduce Stress, Gain Focus. A special workshop on Thursday, February 25.

HEART-HEALTHY VALENTINE'S DAY TIPS

February is American Heart Month so Valentine’s Day is a good time for five romantic and heart-healthy gift ideas.

Chesapeake Life Center Offers Healing Words Workshop

Laura Oliver to hold writing for healing workshop at Chesapeake Life Center.

Maryland Hospitals Rated First to Worst: Where Does Your Hospital Rate?

Dozens of Maryland hospitals were rated by patients on quality of care, with low performers endangering their Medicare reimbursement rate.

Case Of Snakes That Chased Couple From Home Headed To Court

A 2016 trial is likely for a $2 million lawsuit against real estate agent who reportedly knew house had been infested with snakes for years.

Free Flu Shots Offered at Drive-Through Clinic

Anne Arundel County residents can drive through Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Oct. 21 and get free flu shots.

Anne Arundel Under Air Quality Alert Friday

The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an air quality alert for the Baltimore metro area.