Local groups offer health screenings for American Heart Month
Frederick Memorial Hospital and the American Heart Association partner to provide free February health screenings including heart risk appraisals cholesterol tests and blood pressure checks. The campaign promotes daily physical activity and highlights mobile RISKO risk assessments and non fasting cholesterol tests with results mailed within the week.
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American Heart Month
Frederick Memorial Hospital
The
American Heart Association
AHA
Jeanette Hieff
Occupational Health Services
Stacie Siekierski
Frederick County
America
United States
Ms. Siekierski
John Middlebrook
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FMH
Middlebrook
Wellness Center
Ground broken for Braddock Heights pool house and center
Groundbreaking was held Jan 29 in Braddock Heights for a new swimming pool house and community center replacing the original bath house. The project adds space for pool activities and meetings for Scouts, sports sponsors, and associations, with renovations reflecting decades of pool history since 1922.
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Braddock Heights
Clifton Road
Old Swimming Pool Road
Dan Weinberg
Braddock Heights Community Association
Frederick Hospital receives SHA grant for pediatric unit
Denise Favorite, charge nurse of pediatrics at Frederick Memorial Hospital, accepts a contribution to the children s unit from the State Highway Administration Quality Circle District 7. Pattie Whitfield and Sylvia Sherman present the check.
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Denise Favorite
Frederick Memorial Hospital
State Highway Administration
Quality Circle District 7
Pattie Whitfield
Center
Sylvia Sherman
College information night slated for February 4
The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 11 hosts a College Information Night at 7 p.m. February 4 at Francis Scott Key Post 11 Home. Prospective students and families can learn about college planning, admissions, and financing with scholarship and financial aid information from community groups. Squadron Commander Rob Fox, a University of Maryland College Park faculty member, will speak about common misconceptions and available help for students, including nontraditional learners. The event aims to aid high school seniors and younger students in planning and answering questions, with open public attendance. Navy Petty Officer Brian Snody, son of Frederick residents, is aboard USS Peleliu in San Diego.
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Sons of the American Legion Squadron 11
SAL
Francis Scott Key Post 11
American Legion
Rob Fox
University of Maryland At College Park
Advocates Seek Matching Funds After Knott Foundation Grant
Advocates for Homeless Families received a 30000 dollar challenge grant from the Knott Foundation. Board president Kate Costlow says the community can double the award by raising funds from corporations, individuals, churches, and groups to open two transitional apartments and secure permanent offices. Executive director Ann Ryan notes the grant could help two additional families like Celeste and her children gain education, higher income, and self sufficiency. Call 301 662 2003 for more information.
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Knott Foundation
Kate Costlow
Frederick
Frederick County
Ann Ryan
Celeste
Call
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