National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is April 16th, the date set aside each year to encourage everybody over age 18 to discuss and plan ahead of a serious illness. Five Wishes makes it easy because it is written in everyday language and deals with the things people care about most: their comfort,... 

National Doctors Day is Saturday, March 30th. Please join us as we celebrate and honor the physicians who care for us every day. We wish to express our gratitude for the care and dedication these special professionals provide for our community. Thank you, Doctors! Click Here to Get Help Finding a Physician... 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, car accidents are the number one cause of death for children. Don’t take a chance on your child’s life. Sometimes using a car safety seat isn’t enough, if it isn’t done right. Take the steps necessary to ensure that your child’s car seat is installed... 

If it’s March, it’s National Nutrition Month®.  This year’s theme, “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” encourages personalized healthy eating styles and recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns all impact individual... 

Our publication has a new name and a new look with the same great health information you’ve come to expect from Civista Medical Center, a trusted partner in your good health.  Maryland’s Health Matters—formerly Healthy Today—is brought to you through the collaborative efforts of Civista... 

Here’s a few tasty and heart healthy recipes to help you make the perfect romantic meal this Valentine’s Day!  For a complete library of healthy recipes including gluten-free and diabetic friendly recipes, visit our Healthy eCooking Library. Chocolate Almond Strawberries Recipe Video Buying... 

“Chances to Celebrate” available now.  Buy a chance at winning one of three cash prizes totaling $20 Grand.  All “Chances” are $100 each.  Winners will be announced at the 2013 “C” Ball on February 23, 2013.  Winners need not be present to win. Call the Civista Health Foundation at 301-609-4132... 

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...