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and enjoying a happy, sunburn-free Abuse published in early April, “Because It is well known that smoking harms
summer! it attacks the lungs, the coronavirus nearly every system in the body
that causes COVID-19 could be an including the respiratory tract and
Th e Caroline County Health
especially serious threat to those who the immune system. Health eff ects of
Department Wellness Programs,
smoke tobacco or marijuana or who vaping are not as well-known because
funded in part through the Maryland
vape.” It is reasonable to be concerned vapes and e.cigarettes are relatively new
Cigarette Restitution Fund, provide
that underlying lung problems, such as devices and have a lot of variability.
cancer screening programs (Breast
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease In general, all vaping devices contain
and Cervical Cancer Screening,
(COPD) or emphysema, could put a power source, usually a battery of
Colorectal Cancer Screening, Oral
people at risk for serious complications some kind, liquid or “e-juice”, and
Cancer Screening), Tobacco Cessation/
of COVID-19. a mouthpiece. When the device is
Prevention Programs, including
Fax-To-Assist program through
the Maryland Quit Line. For more KEEP THE BEAT
information, call our offi ce at 410-479-
8080.
CPR & First Aid Training
COVID-19: Connection to
Smoking and Vaping Training for: • Boat Captains
• Healthcare • Coaches...
By Heather Grove, RN BSN • Daycare we do them all!
CPR and First Aid
As COVID-19 cases began to intensify valid for 2 years
410-758-2022
in mid-March it seems everyone has Quality, fun
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been affected in one way or another by & aff ordable
For upcoming classes: Stevensville, MD 21666
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from the National Institute on Drug

to our

DENTON MEDICAL CENTER new dentist
808 S. Fifth Ave.
410-479-2650 New Vanessa Moore, DDS
Denton
location!
Dr. Moore completed her Pediatric Dental
FEDERALSBURG
Residency program at Children’s National
MEDICAL CENTER
Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and
215 Bloomingdale Ave.
graduated dental school from the University
Medical Center 410-754-9021
of Maryland School of Dentistry in Balti-
Dental Center 410-754-7583
more, MD.
GOLDSBORO
MEDICAL CENTER Dr. Moore is accepting patients at our new
316 Railroad Ave. Denton Dental Center and Goldsboro
Medical Center 410-634-2380 Center locations.
Dental Center 410-482-2224

Accepting CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SINCE 1980
New Patients FAMILY PRACTICE • PEDIATRICS • DENTAL CARE

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