THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT WENT INTO EFFECT ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008

The Act will prohibit smoking in all public indoor air places in Maryland.  Visit www.mdcleanair.org to link to the State's official website to view the regulations, receive answers to frequently asked questions, and to obtain signage and educations materials for business owners.  Enforcement information will also be explained on this site.  The Harford County Health Department's Food Control Division will enforce the Clean Indoor Air Act in Harford County during routine inspections of licensed food service facilities as well as through complaints.  The Air Quality Division will investigate complaints involving violations in other publicly accessed facilities. 

MARCH IS COLORECTAL SCREENING MONTH--IT'S TIME FOR YOUR SPRING SCREENING!

Did you know....

• Next to lung cancer, colorectal cancer claims the lives of more Maryland residents than any other form of cancer
• Over 3,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in Maryland, and approximately 1,100 Marylanders will die from colorectal cancer
• Colorectal cancer rates can be reduced by an estimated 70-90 percent through early screening

THE HARFORD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS NO-COST COLONOSCOPY SCREENINGS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROGRAM GUIDELINES, PLEASE CALL (443) 643-0350 OR CLICK HERE TO VISIT COLORECTAL CANCER SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.

                                                                                     SAVE THE DATE……

                      The 5th Annual World No Tobacco Day 5K Race and Family Fun Walk is slated for Sunday, June 8, 2008. 

                                             Please check back for more details or contact Kate Martin at 410-638-8424.

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR APRIL-JUNE STOP TOBACCO CLASSES. 

FOR A LIST OF DATES/LOCATIONS OR TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS,

PLEASE CALL 410-638-8485.