EASTERN SHORE–Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, and yet many women are not familiar with the symptoms and risk factors. The health departments of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties have teamed up with Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin to present a… Read more »

OCEAN PINES–The Ocean Pines Garden Club will present a $1,500 scholarship to a qualified graduating senior of Stephen Decatur High School.   The purpose of the OPGC’s scholarship program is to stimulate interest in gardening, horticulture, agriculture and the conservation and protection of the environment, as the greening of America extends to many professional and… Read more »

BERLIN–Mid-Atlantic Health Care, LLC has recognized Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a 2013 recipient of the American Health Care Association’s Bronze – Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through improved quality care. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was one of five facilities to receive the Bronze level… Read more »

Grade 6 McKenzie Blake, Lewes; Charlie Brinker, Berlin; Ty Burton, Millsboro; Jordan Campbell, Berlin; Rylie Carey, Dagsboro; Frankie Carter, Lewes; Jacob Cockman, Selbyville; Karim Dahr, Lewes; Korina Gjikuria, Ocean City; Helena Helou, Lewes; Julia Helou, Lewes; Carly Hoffman, Ocean City; Colby Hook, Selbyville; Kennedy Humes, Milton; Annika Larsen, Ocean City; Ashley Laws, Berlin; Kurt Leinemann,… Read more »

Stephen Decatur High School students in grades 9-12 who made honor roll for the first quarter are:   •9th grade: Kutter Aaron, Holly Adelhardt,Nicholas Ager, Matthew Albert, Stephen Alther, Carlos Alvarez Gallegos Brigitte Ardis, Gina Arrivello, Elizabeth Barb, Alec Beckelman, Adam Berry, Claire Billings, Rose Billings, Tyler Birch, Alexander Bonser, Brianna Bowen, William Bradford. Shyniece… Read more »

Ocean Pines– Residents living in and around the Ocean Pines community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the community center.  This event is being sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital. Four key points every person needs to know: ·       Stroke is the third… Read more »

Berlin— Go Organic health food store located in Berlin at the historic peach shed will be hosting a series of classes related to healthy, whole living. Upper Room Studio will be offering classes on fermentation, grinding grain and baking bread, soap making, yogurt and cheese making, and more. Classes will take place on six consecutive… Read more »

 Snow Hill – The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program is partnering with Maryland Health Connection to host mobile education and enrollment sessions in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties October 24-26.  The goal of the Maryland Health Connection bus tour is to increase public awareness about the state insurance marketplace and the personal assistance available… Read more »

MARYLAND–As part of the Affordable Care Act, Maryland Health Connection, the state’s new health insurance marketplace opened Oct. 1. Maryland Health Connection’s mission is to help Marylanders to shop, compare and enroll in quality health coverage. The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program, run by the Worcester County Health Department, will provide Maryland Health Connection’s… Read more »

BERLIN—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent the flu is getting a flu vaccine each year. Atlantic General Hospital/Health System is again providing flu shots free to the community. Individuals must be at least 13 years old to receive the vaccine at one of the free clinics…. Read more »