HomePorts is pleased to announce their annual Health and Wellness Expo on Thursday, October 21, from 8am to noon at the Kent County Family YMCA, 200 Scheeler Road in Chestertown.
The largest health fair in this region, it is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to become more informed on health issues that we face or may face and reflect on how we can stay well. This event is held in partnership with the Kent County Health Department and the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.
Sponsorship and exhibitor information is available by contacting [email protected] /443-480-1987, or by visiting https://homeports.org/events/
Bill Anderson says
From where I sit, a most important and concerning health care matter is the decline and nearly extinguished facility that we formerly called Kent & Queen Anne’s Hospital. For all intents and purposes, by permitting young people to make the decisions about healthcare needs of the community, the hospital has all but ceased to exist. Young people don’t have the same healthcare concerns or perspective as have their elders.
No ob/gyn services, I am uncertain about general surgery services, it is about reduced to an emergency room function. Our people in Rock Hall and Betterton areas have a pretty good drive to reach Easton. People in health difficulties may not have the luxury of time to make that drive, abd arrive alive. As we age, our need for really good healthcare facilities and practitioners grows, yet the hospital at Chestertown has diminished its capabilities and without really good hospital facilities, it is not possible to attract good doctors who are committed to the area.
This is a sad development and is continuing to degrade. The Spy formerly was often filled with articles about our hospital and seemed to generate strong support from medical people and community members. That seems to have been diluted to the extent that those who are able will go to Easton or Annapolis. Not good choices for many.
Marguerite Long says
The correct date is the 19th on Home Ports website.