The annual Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K returns to Ellicott City this year, as well as 5 other sites. Sign up to run, walk, stroll or volunteer.
The 33rd annual Police Pace 5K/10K will be held in September, but registration is open now for participants. There's also a one mile option.
The Doula Partnership Program, a first of its kind, brings together trained, certified doulas and the health department to help families.
Starting in June free sessions include Flow with YogaSix classes and Mayweather boxing + Fitness workout for everyone at any level
Starting in June free sessions include Flow with YogaSix classes and Mayweather Boxing + Fitness workouts for everyone at any level
Maryland is home to multiple types of ticks, which can spread disease. Here's what to look out for and how to avoid tick-borne ailments.
The Columbia-based Foundation Fighting Blindness is celebrating 20 years in 2025, as well as $71M raised toward treatments and cures.
Leaders have created the Howard County Food Council to help address food insecurity among residents.
Howard Community College will utilize a grant to boost student involvement at its Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic.
A health fair has been planned for Aug. 3 in Ellicott City. Students can receive immunizations and others be screened for conditions.
The CDC said countries in the Americas have reported more than 9.7 million dengue cases so far this year. See Maryland cases.
Residents needing to stay beat the heat can visit one of Howard County's cooling centers found at libraries, 50+ centers, community centers.
Howard County's first age-friendly fitness lot has been unveiled at Centennial Park North, available to people of all abilities.
A report released by the Howard County Health Department shows that fatal and non-fatal opioid overdoses have declined in the county.
Retirement community combats effects of Parkinson's Disease with fitness curriculum featuring non-contact Rock Steady Boxing
HoCo residents appear to be making strides toward improving their health, according to the biennial report card of health indicators.
Officials shared with the community plans to open a 24-bed behavioral health unit at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.
Flu cases are climbing in several states, including MD, just as families across the country gathered for Thanksgiving dinner celebrations.
The CDC said childhood vaccine exemptions are up in MD; some experts think the pandemic-era politicization of medicine may be a reason.
Howard County residents are encouraged to participate in a month's worth of Maryland Walktober events.
Howard County Council presents Honorary Resolution for work supporting those struggling and for providing training to prevent suicide
The MD Health Care for All! Coalition will host a community forum in HoCo Sept. 20 to discuss the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
Learn how you can help your family, friends and neighbors who have expressed thoughts of suicide
Spraying will take place in Laurel Aug. 20, weather permitting, after West Nile Virus was detected in a couple of trapping sites.
High levels of harmful algae blooms have been detected at the T. Howard Duckett Reservoir. People and pets should avoid the water there.
The 2023 Police Pace will be held Sept. 10 at Centennial Park in Howard County. Sign up today.
An allergic reaction occurs when a person infected by a tick bite eats beef, pork or other meat — or drinks milk, researchers said.
Residents needing to stay cool can visit one of Howard County's cooling centers found at libraries, 50+ centers and community centers.
A HoCo woman has found she has an abundance of siblings thanks to genetic testing. They have the same donor dad but different moms.
Harmful algal blooms have been detected in the Triadelphia Reservoir. People and pets should avoid contact with the water, the WSSC said.
The newly launched P.E.A.C.E. Project in Howard County aims to help pregnant people, families and healthcare providers by providing info.
A drive-thru collection Saturday at Wilde Lake Village Center will help residents get rid of their unwanted, unused medications and sharps.
Drop off unwanted prescription drugs and other items during National Prescription Drug Take-back Day at Howard County General Hospital 4/22.
Screening, assessment, counseling, referrals, withdrawal management and peer recovery support included in crisis stabilization program
Crisis Stabilization Program includes screening, assessment, withdrawal management, referrals to treatment, and peer recovery support
Two more adult CPR classes have been opened up through the Howard County Fire and Rescue Department.
Five local organizations have received nearly $50K in grants to help eliminate tobacco, diabetes and chronic disease inequities in HoCo.
Howard County Office of Transportation and Downtown Columbia Partnership join to present family biking event and benefit for Grassroots
Howard County is participating in the Maryland Walktober celebration by encouraging Howard County to “Walk, Roll, Ride and Move!”
The updated COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine is now available at Giant Food in Howard County along with the seasonal flu shot.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.