Main Office (410) 749-1244
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM
State Holiday Schedule
Phone: (410) 543-6943
Main Office: William Fritz Health Center, 300 West Carroll Street, Salisbury, MD 28101
What is AERS? AERS provides assistance to functionally disabled individuals who are at risk of being placed in an institution. AERS staff conducts a comprehensive evaluation to identify services available to help the individual to remain in the community, or in the least restrictive environment, while functioning at the highest possible level of independence and personal well-being….
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The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides breast and cervical screenings “at no cost” to eligible women. Who’s eligible: Ages 40 to 64 years old Have limited income Have no insurance or insurance that does not completely pay for breast exams, mammograms, Pap tests, or follow up testing. Have health insurance, but have not been…
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Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Maryland. We do Health Fairs too!!!! Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. Call us to see if you are eligible to receive a screening at no cost to you. Eligibility: A Wicomico County resident Age 50 or older or have an increased risk due to…
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The mission of Community Health Services (CHS) Division of Wicomico County Health Department is to improve the general health of the public, reduce health disparities, and ensure access to care through the provision of direct clinical services, education, prevention health services, case management, and communicable disease investigation and surveillance. The CHS Division consists of multiple programs partnering and collaborating…
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Outbreak Investigation: Reduces the incidence of communicable disease through aggressive investigation, surveillance and educational measures in the community Rabies: Contact your local Health Department immediately to report rabies exposure. In Wicomico County: 410-546-4446. Teach your kids about rabies!
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The Family Planning Program offers the following confidential services to teens and women of childbearing age. You can decide if and when you want to have children. Think about how a child will affect your life: Will you be able to finish school? Will you be able to get or keep a job? Am I ready to…
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Services are provided to residents of Wicomico County. HIV Counseling and Testing (Confidential & Anonymous) Pre and Post test counseling services No fee for service HIV Partner Notification Assists HIV positive persons, health care providers, and others in the notification of partners who have been exposed to HIV Appointment recommended HIV/ AIDS Prevention Education Provides…
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Wicomico County has the 4th highest rate of Chlamydia and the 2nd highest rate of Gonorrhea in the state of Maryland. (2016 data) BACTERIAL or VIRAL – what’s the difference??? Bacterial Caused by various sorts of bacteria. Most are curable, such as: Syphilis Gonorrhea (some strains) Chlamydia Viral Caused by viruses and most are not curable, but may be treatable, such as: Human Papillomavirus Genital…
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Factors that increase your risk of skin cancer: Genetics Naturally red, blond, or light brown hair color Light eye color – blue, gray or green Fair or light skin that burns or freckles easily Many moles on your body, irregular moles, or large moles Family history – blood relatives who have had skin cancer Behaviors…
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Tuberculosis Program Diagnosis, treatment, epidemiological investigations and monitoring of patients with active and latent disease Appointment is required No fee for service Websites for information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments: CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Disease Occupational Safety and Health Administration TB Facts “TB” is short for tuberculosis. TB…
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