Civista Health encourages community members to express their wishes regarding healthcare, and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be.  Complete an advance directive and name the person who will make healthcare decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself.  For a free copy of Civista Health’s advance directive guide called “Five Wishes” please call 888-332-4847.

NHDD Speak Up Video from NHDD on Vimeo.

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 at Civista or call (888) 332-4847.

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 correctly—have your child’s car seat inspected by certified car safety seat technicians at our Free Child Safety Seat Check from 4 to 8 pm, Tuesday, March 19th at the La Plata OB/GYN Associates parking lot.

The seat check is free, but an appointment is required. Call (301) 609-4144 to make an appointment today!

Free Child Safety Seat Check
Tuesday, March 19th, 4:00-8:00 pm
La Plata, OB/GYN Associates Parking Lot
605 East Charles Street, La Plata

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Eating right is important to us at Civista, too. That’s why our website offers an extensive library of healthy recipes right at your fingertips! Visit our Health eCooking section for recipes and how-to cooking videos for flavorful heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly and gluten-free meal ideas.

In Maryland’s Health Matters, you’ll read firsthand accounts of how Civista Medical Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center work together to provide the very best care, close to home for you, your family and your neighbors. It is through this partnership that we provide preventative to advanced health care services for every stage of life, from babies to grandparents.

Click here to view our digital issue of Maryland’s Health Matters.

Chocolate Almond Strawberries Recipe Video
Buying chocolate strawberries can be expensive, but it’s easy to make them yourself. High-quality dark chocolate and crushed almonds make these chocolate strawberries healthy and delicious. Watch Now

Honey Glazed Veal Chops Recipe Video
These Honey Glazed Veal Chops are seasoned with a hint of lavender. The mild, fragrant flavor of lavender makes this romantic dinner special. You can find dry lavender in select supermarkets. Watch Now

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Recipe
Peanut butter and dark chocolate make a delicious pair in this healthy snack. Chopped pretzels give this sweet and salty treat a yummy crunch. Watch Now

Call the Civista Health Foundation at 301-609-4132 or go online to order.

This screening may help reduce your cardiovascular risk factors through awareness and education. Fasting is required prior to your screening and a continental breakfast will be served afterward.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Schedule your appointment today by calling 1.888.332.4847.

“As board members, one of our major tasks is to turn the challenges of a changing health care environment into opportunities to better serve the citizens of Maryland. We welcome the insights of Ms. Middleton, Mr. Poole and Mr. Smith and thank them for taking on this responsibility,” says Stephen A. Burch, Esq., chair of the UMMS Board of Directors.

“The Board of Directors has been a source of guidance and support to system leadership over the years, in our continued efforts to be good stewards of this ever expanding non-profit health system,” says Robert A Chrencik, MBA, CPA, President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Maryland Medical System.

Ms. Middleton is a member and past chair of the Boards of Directors of Civista Health/Civista Medical Center, in Charles County, part of the University of Maryland Medical System. She serves on the Medical Center’s executive and credentials committees. She is a past chair of the Charles County and Southern Maryland Chapters of the American Red Cross and the Delaware/Maryland Red Cross State Service Council.  She was a board member of Friends of Hospice and co-chair of their Festival of Trees event, and served on the boards of both Health Partners Foundation and Health Partners. Ms. Middleton has over 30 years of volunteer experience with numerous non-profit organizations.

Mr. Poole, an attorney and partner in the Hagerstown law firm Poole & Kane, is a member of the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. He is chair of the Washington County Board of Education Ethics Committee; a member of the Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission as well as the Maryland State Bar Association Emergency Response Committee. From 1987-1999 Poole was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. Poole’s legal practice consists primarily of personal injury litigation, large scale real estate development facilitation, and domestic and civil trial work.

Mr. Smith, an attorney and partner in the Towson law firm Smith, Gildea & Schmidt and a former Baltimore County executive, is also a member of the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Smith was appointed as an Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County from 1985-2001 and served two terms on the Baltimore County Council, beginning in 1978. Smith’s legal expertise includes complex litigation and business matters, land use, administrative law and governmental affairs.

About the University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 12-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. It also has one of the nation’s largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. UMMS has 18,000 employees, approximately 2,300 licensed beds, over 120,000 annual patient admissions and gross patient revenues of $3 billion. Additionally, the Medical System generates nearly $3.5 billion in economic activity in Maryland.

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