Program Structure
The Prevention Services Unit includes health education and prevention programs that promote healthy lifestyle practices through a variety of prevention strategies and interventions designed to reduce the risks among individuals, families, and communities in Worcester County. This is an interdisciplinary team of health professionals including: nurses, health educators, outreach workers, exercise physiologist, nutritionist, public information officer, public affairs specialist, program coordinators, and parent educators
The Prevention Services Team encompasses programs addressing the following health areas: cancer screening, drug and alcohol prevention, tobacco control and cessation, chronic disease prevention focusing on diabetes, heart disease and other chronic health problems, parent education, combating underage and binge drinking, opioid misuse prevention, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Strategies include health promotion and education, trainings, after school programs, health screenings, worksite wellness, resource materials and community advocacy.
Services
Prevention Program Services are available to community groups, youth groups, schools, churches, and worksites.
- Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
- Cancer Control/Screenings
- Community Health Advocacy - Community members are invited to participate
- Decisions Matter
- Diabetes Prevention and Education
- Healthy Lifestyles and Chronic Disease Prevention
- HIV/AIDS Prevention
- Parenting Education
- Tobacco & Vape Quit Programs
- Youth Programs
- What's Cooking in Worcester?
Location:
Snow Hill Main Office
6040 Public Landing Rd
Snow Hill, MD 21863
Directions
Phone: 410-632-1100, option 4.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., except Wednesdays - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
