This year’s “Taste of La Plata” will be held on Sunday, October 24th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on the grounds of the La Plata Town Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and discover new culinary delights. Local establishments will offer food and related items and event... 

Flu Advisory: For the safety of our community during flu season (October 1 through March 31) Civista Medical Center is restricting visiting hours to 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. Additionally, anyone under the age of 18 will not be allowed to visit any hospitalized patient. Civista... 

Join Civista Health and the Zonta Cub of Charles County for R.A.V.E. Walk 2010 on Saturday October 16th at the St. Charles Towne Center Mall in Waldorf. This year’s R.A.V.E. (rape and violence eradication) walk event will be dedicated to the memory of Gayle Cook, a well known Charles County crime victim... 

This year, millions of people in the United States are expected to become ill with influenza—commonly called “the flu.  Civista encourages you to remember that flu season is unpredictable and that we never know just how severe each year’s flu outbreak will be, so an influenza vaccine is the first... 

With 17 employees volunteering today at various locations including Humane Society of Charles County, Health Partners, Meals on Wheels and the Melwood Recreation Center, Civista is proud to support the United Way Day of Caring. Since 1995, United Way of Charles County has held a Day of Caring.  On... 

The Civista Health Foundation is pleased to host the 3rd Annual Civista Potomac Heritage Bicycle Tour, Saturday, October 10, 2010.  There are routes for all skill levels including 14, 33, 60, 80 and 100 miles.  Come ride for your health and the health of those served by the Civista Medical Center.... 

Dr. Gregg Ferrero will present a lecture on shoulder joint health on Wednesday, September 29 at 7:00 pm at Civista Medical Center, Ground Floor Classroom B. Learn about the issues facing those with shoulder joint problems and the new methods of treating your condition. Click here to register online. SHOULDER... 

Please plan on attending this new class on the hottest vitamin of 2010: Vitamin D.  Learn the newest research, how to determine your required daily amount, and the roles of diet, supplements and the sun in obtaining the optimal level for your body. This class will give specific advice on needs based... 

Civista offers a free prostate cancer screening, the screening will include a digital-rectal exam (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. The free screening will be held on Tuesday, September 28th, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm in the Same Day Surgery Department at Civista Medical Center.... 

The 13th  Annual Autumn Wine Tasting will be held on September 18, 2010 from 6pm – 10pm at the historic Port Tobacco Courthouse. Tickets are $60.00 and include all wine samples, all food, open bar and specialty bars.  There will be a Cigar Lounge where you can purchase cigars and feel free to buy...