Civista Medical Center is pleased to offer the “Matters of the Heart” heart disease risk screening program for men and women. This disease risk screening is FREE and appointments are available between 7am and 11am on February 9, 2013. Protect yourself from heart disease and meet Civista Medical... 

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) announces the addition of three new members – Sara Ann Middleton, D. Bruce Poole, Esq., and James T. Smith, Jr., Esq., – to the Board of Directors of the University of Maryland Medical System. “As board members, one of our major tasks... 

Watch these quick, helpful video tips from Dr. Bruce Gellin, Director of the National Vaccine Program Office, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to get you through this flu season. Dr. Gellin addresses flu symptoms, the importance of getting the flu vaccine,  how to protect children from... 

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... 

The beginning of each year brings the opportunity for families and friends to come together, eat tasty food and watch the biggest games of the year. However, it’s also when many of us have made New Year’s resolutions to adopt a more healthy diet and lifestyle. With the help of Health eCooking, it’s... 

Civista Medical Center employees participated in the Christmas Connection Toy Drive for Charles County. Employees collected new unwrapped toys and gifts and held a bake sale/pizza sale fundraiser in the hospital cafeteria. Through these efforts over $1800 in gifts and donations were collected to help... 

Dr. Saleem Naviwala Expert Ear, Nose and Throat Care in La Plata Whether you’re suffering from allergies and sinus trouble, dizziness, thyroid or voice disorders, sleep apnea or snoring, head or neck cancers, or other issues, Dr. Naviwala offers a full range of pediatric and adult ear, nose and throat... 

Gladys Wilkins, PA-C Neil Horlick, M.D. At Waldorf OB/GYN Associates we care for all of your obstetrical and gynecological needs. From annual well-woman visits to caring for you throughout pregnancy to helping you manage menopause, our experienced health practitioners offer a wealth of knowledge in... 

Dr. Eleanor Faherty Civista Health and La Plata Surgical Care invite you to meet Dr. Eleanor Faherty at a free community presentation on Thursday, December 6, at 6:00 pm at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. A complimentary dinner will be provided to those who pre-register for the event. This... 

More and more Americans are developing diabetes. (Read about “Diabetes“) Over the last 15 years, the numbers have climbed over 100 percent in some places. The prevalence of diagnosed diabetes increased in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico between 1995 and 2010, according...