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think there’s a lot of energy in the community.”
Other elected officials already have made statements condemning the attack at College Park, including County Executive Steve Schuh and several members of the Maryland delegation in Congress.
Some residents plan to gather before Monday night’s council meeting in Annapolis to support the resolution. A Facebook event organized by the Caucus of African American Leaders invites people to meet at the Civil Rights Foot Soldiers Memorial across from the Arundel Center at 6:45 p.m.
The council meets at 7 p.m. in the Arundel Center at 44 Calvert St. in Annapolis. ayeager@capgaznews.com HEALTH DIGEST Opioid response training The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s adult addiction program is offering free training and certification to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. Training dates are June 2, at 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, and June 23 at 122 North Langley Road, Glen Burnie. Programs in both locations will be held 10 a.m. to noon. To register call 410-222-0100.
Reduce the risk of Zika The mosquito season is underway and extends into October. The Department of Health’s website provides information and tips to avoid mosquito bites, at aahealth.org/ zika.
Quit-smoking classes The Learn to Live program of the Department of Health in partnership with local community medical providers and organizations will offer free quit-smoking classes at the following sites. Pre-registration is required.
¦ Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arundel. 410-777-2480 or visit: aacc.edu/healthservices.
¦ Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis. 410-481-5555 or visit: aahs.org.events.
¦ Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 305 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie. 410-553- 8103 or visit: mybwmc.org. Click on community.
¦ Owensville Primary Care,134 Owensville Road, West River. 410-867-4700 or visit: owensvillepc.com.
For additional information, call the Learn To Live Line at 410-222-7979 or the Spanish-language line, 410-222-4479.
Medication disposal The Department of Health, the U.S.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration will sponsor a free year-round prescription medication disposal program.
Expired, unused and unwanted medications can be dropped off 24/7 at these county police stations: ¦ Northern District, 939 Hammonds Lane, Baltimore, 410-222-6135 ¦ Southern District, 35 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, 410-222-1961 ¦ Eastern District, 204 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, 410-222-6145 ¦ Western District, 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton, 410-222-6155 Also, dropoff boxes are set up Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following sites: ¦ Annapolis District, 199 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, 410-268-9000.
Other elected officials already have made statements condemning the attack at College Park, including County Executive Steve Schuh and several members of the Maryland delegation in Congress.
Some residents plan to gather before Monday night’s council meeting in Annapolis to support the resolution. A Facebook event organized by the Caucus of African American Leaders invites people to meet at the Civil Rights Foot Soldiers Memorial across from the Arundel Center at 6:45 p.m.
The council meets at 7 p.m. in the Arundel Center at 44 Calvert St. in Annapolis. ayeager@capgaznews.com HEALTH DIGEST Opioid response training The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s adult addiction program is offering free training and certification to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. Training dates are June 2, at 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, and June 23 at 122 North Langley Road, Glen Burnie. Programs in both locations will be held 10 a.m. to noon. To register call 410-222-0100.
Reduce the risk of Zika The mosquito season is underway and extends into October. The Department of Health’s website provides information and tips to avoid mosquito bites, at aahealth.org/ zika.
Quit-smoking classes The Learn to Live program of the Department of Health in partnership with local community medical providers and organizations will offer free quit-smoking classes at the following sites. Pre-registration is required.
¦ Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arundel. 410-777-2480 or visit: aacc.edu/healthservices.
¦ Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis. 410-481-5555 or visit: aahs.org.events.
¦ Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 305 Hospital Drive, Glen Burnie. 410-553- 8103 or visit: mybwmc.org. Click on community.
¦ Owensville Primary Care,134 Owensville Road, West River. 410-867-4700 or visit: owensvillepc.com.
For additional information, call the Learn To Live Line at 410-222-7979 or the Spanish-language line, 410-222-4479.
Medication disposal The Department of Health, the U.S.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration will sponsor a free year-round prescription medication disposal program.
Expired, unused and unwanted medications can be dropped off 24/7 at these county police stations: ¦ Northern District, 939 Hammonds Lane, Baltimore, 410-222-6135 ¦ Southern District, 35 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, 410-222-1961 ¦ Eastern District, 204 Pasadena Road, Pasadena, 410-222-6145 ¦ Western District, 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton, 410-222-6155 Also, dropoff boxes are set up Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following sites: ¦ Annapolis District, 199 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, 410-268-9000.
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