Allegany County Health Department will now be offering a satellite PrEP clinic at the FSU Brady Health Center by appointment only. Please call 301-759-5138 to schedule an appointment.

April is Emotional Well-being Month!! Emotional well-being is essential to your overall health. Positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stressors of life, and work productively. But when the stressors of life are overwhelming, your emotional health can be challenged. Here are a few stress management…[Read more]

During a recent seminar, I have learned that sitting is essentially the new “smoking”. Meaning sitting for long periods of time, in one position, isn’t good for our bodies, our joints or frankly…our sanity. So…what can do you about it, if you work behind a desk all day? Desk Yoga!! Below are few poses to help you stay fit and limber, while…[Read more]

Please join us at Frostburg State University’s Health Fair April 11, 2019 @ Lane Center. ACHD will offer free HIV testing at the event.

Spring is a time to get moving and get healthy. The Allegany County Health Department is trying to do just that by making it easier for staff to make healthier choices. This spring and summer we have come up with a few ideas to help folks get into the habit of healthy living. Such as:

– Walking during breaks to the nearest Farmers’ Market -…[Read more]