(Dec. 17, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital/Health System still has a small supply of this year’s flu vaccine on hand and will be administering flu shots by appointment. Individuals can request an appointment for vaccination by calling the Infection Control Department at Atlantic General Hospital at 410-641-9190, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3p.m. Patients must… Read more »

(Nov. 19, 2015) Stephen Decatur High School offensive lineman, Samuel Todd of Bishopville, has been named to the U.S. Under-16 National Team and will compete against Canada in the 2016 International Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., home of the Dallas Cowboys, on Feb. 5. Todd, Decatur’s junior varsity team MVP this season, is… Read more »

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and help raise money for the American Cancer Society at The Globe on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31  from 8 p.m. to midnight. During the party, watch the movie, win door prizes, pose in the photo booth, bid on silent auction items and order themed drinks…. Read more »

(Oct. 15, 2015) Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) students in the Class of 2016 and alumni from the Class of 2015 received 43 Advanced Placement Honors from the College Board.   Students commended as AP Scholars with Distinction, who achieved scores of at least 3.5 on all AP tests taken and scores of 3 or higher… Read more »

(Oct. 1, 2015) Frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with those who are sick certainly helps, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent the flu is getting a flu vaccine each year. As a service to the community’s health, Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is again… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Susan G. Komen Maryland is partnering with Atlantic General Hospital to present its fifth annual Eastern Shore Breast Health and Wellness event on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Harrison’s Harbor Watch, overlooking the inlet in Ocean City.   The free educational program will shine a light on survivorship and caregiving… Read more »

(Sept. 24, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Peninsula Regional Medical Center are collaborating with the Ocean Pines Association and its Communications Advisory Committee to offer a free health fair to the community. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Ocean Pines Community Center at 235 Ocean Parkway… Read more »

(Sept. 3, 2015) The Diabetes Education Program at Atlantic General Hospital will be offering diabetes self-management training classes in September. The series of four, two-hour sessions, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9,16, 23 and 30, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Atlantic Health Center, 9714 Healthway Drive,  in Berlin will address blood glucose monitoring, foot care, nutrition, exercise… Read more »

(Sept. 3, 2015) Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care on the Eastern Shore. Atlantic General Hospital recently announced Atlantic General Bariatric Center has been accredited as… Read more »

(July 23, 2015) The Berlin offices of Atlantic General Bariatric Center and Atlantic General Surgical Services will relocate to the James G. Barrett Medical Office Building on Aug. 1. Both offices will be closed the week of July 27 in preparation for the move from the Main Place office complex in Berlin, to a larger,… Read more »