Nonprofit Announcements

Dorchester County Systems (DCS) Team October Update

Dorchester County Health Department (DHCD) October Update 

Other Announcements: 

CNA Training
The Soul of Medicine Training Center is offering Certified Nursing Assistant training at the Packing House. Contact Caprice Warren at [email protected] for more information.
Also, those interested in becoming a CNA are encouraged to contact Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center about scholarships available from the EARN Maryland program.

ITCH Program
Here is a link to a presentation on the ITCH (Introduction to Careers in Healthcare) program.

Pine Street Enrichment Program
Here is a link to the Cambridge Empowerment Center’s summer newsletter.

DRI-Dock Closing 10/16-23 for Relocation to 614 Race Street
If anyone needs peer support or care coordination services during that timeframe, you can call the main health department at 410-228-3223 or email DRI-Dock at [email protected].

Sandy Hill Trunk or Treat Community Partners
Sandy Hill Elementary School PTO is looking for community partners to participate by decorating their trunk and giving out treats to the students, as well as candy donations.  If interested, contact Cynitha Woolford at [email protected].

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
Wednesday, October 21st, 8am-9:15am (for community resources)
Cambridge Police Department
Contact Mariah Shupe at [email protected] or 202-815-9800 if interested in speaking for 5-10 minutes about your program.  She is also seeking peers to share their testimony and recovery story, as well as role players for the 3-day training.
 
Prostate Cancer Informational Handouts
Attached are informational sheets about prostate cancer: informed decision making and benefits/harms.  For questions, you can contact Kathy at [email protected].
 
Mommy Meals and Transportation Resources
Here are handouts for for two special benefits through CareFirst’s Medicaid Program: 
1) NourishedRx, together with CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland, is excited to introduce a program designed to support your pregnancy with healthy food at no cost to you.   (English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole) . 
2) Additionally, members get six free one-way rides for all non-emergency medical needs (English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole).
 
Brain Injury Resource
Through an award from the Maryland Brain Injury and Trust Fund, qualifying individuals with a brain injury can receive supportive services at no cost.  See the attached handout for more information or find help here: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/pages/maryland-brain-injury-trust-fund.aspx
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