Community Health Programs

Priority Partners community health advocates help you with important information on creating a healthy environment for your family. Registration required, please call branch for details

What to Do When You Are Having a Baby
Wednesday, March 10 7 pm Oxon Hill Branch
Having a baby can be scary. Learn to deal with the unknown with this award-winning program for young women who need reliable information, but are pressed for time. Each participant will receive a free book and is guaranteed to have a great time. Teens and adults.

No Cost Health Care Coverage for Individuals and Families
Monday, March 22 7 pm Oxon Hill Branch
Join us for an education session about the Maryland Health Choice program. This no-cost health insurance is for all Maryland residents who meet the income guidelines.

Choices and Chances (STD Education)
Tuesday, April 20 7 pm Oxon Hill Branch
Every dating decision we make in life involves making a choice or taking a chance. We live in times where those decisions can come at a cost and affect you for the rest of your life. Come hear some new information on an old topic. Parental permission required for teens  under 18. Teens 13-18.

What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick
Saturday, April 3 3 pm Oxon Hill Branch
Join us to learn the essentials: how to keep your children safe, what to do when your child gets sick and when to see a doctor. What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick book contains information for managing more than 50 common childhood illnesses and health problems, including earaches, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

Diabetes
Saturday, March 13 2 pm Surratts-Clinton Branch
What is diabetes and how can you live with it? Learn about prevention and the different types of diabetes. Know what tests should be completed and learn about the daily personal care necessary if diagnosed with diabetes

Healthy Heart
Saturday, April 24 2 pm Surratts-Clinton Branch
Having a healthy heart isn’t just about the food you eat. This education session will address the differences between men and women when it comes to heart disease. It will help participants understand heart disease and who is most at risk.

How to Be Your Own Health Advocate (Ask Me 3)
Wednesday, March 24 4 pm Upper Marlboro Branch
Every time you talk with a doctor, nurse or pharmacist, use the Ask Me 3 method to better understand your health. Learn tips for clear health communication.

Stress Reduction
Wednesday, March 31 4 pm Upper Marlboro Branch
Do you need help coping with stress at home, work or school? Learn about the body’s response to stress, signs of stress overload and ways to handle stressful life situations and events

Nutrition/Obesity
Wednesday, April 7 4 pm Upper Marlboro Branch
Nutrition education is always a challenge, make sure you understand the basics. Come learn how to make healthy choices for all your family meals.