UM Urgent Care Partners with Harford County Education Foundation to Help School Nurses
University of Maryland Urgent Care (UM Urgent Care), a member of the University of Maryland Medical System, has partnered with the Harford County Education Foundation (HCEF) to purchase much needed supplies for school nurses across Harford County Public Schools. UM Urgent Care has Harford County locations in Aberdeen, Fallston and Forest Hill. UM Urgent Care and HCEF have partnered on a variety of projects since 2019 to support students, staff and teachers in Harford County. Recently, a new collaboration
The John Carroll School Dedicates the Dresher Academic Wing
The John Carroll School Dedicates the Dresher Academic Wing The wing was named to recognize the generosity of the Dresher Foundation and family, including the school’s first seven-figure gift. Bel Air, MD (October 13, 2021)— On Thursday, September 30, representatives of The John Carroll School, the only coeducational, Catholic high school in Harford County, dedicated the newly-named Dresher Academic Wing to recognize and honor the Dresher Foundation and the Dresher family, the most significant
News Release: West Cecil Health Center receives approval on a $601,376 capital spending plan
West Cecil Health Center receives approval on a $601,376 capital spending plan Funding improves facilities and infrastructure to better serve patients in Cecil and Harford counties (Conowingo, Md.) The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) approves a two-year spending plan for $601,376 in aid to West Cecil Health Center’s (WCHC). The funds provide support to improve physical infrastructure, prevent, mitigate, and respond to COVID-19 and increase access to care. The plan allocates funds
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health Appoints New Board Member
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) has appointed Charles E. Alexander, RN, MSN, MBA, CPTC, a former member of the board of visitors of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, to the board of directors of UM UCH, its hospitals and to the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation. He has also been appointed to serve as the vice chair of UM UCH's Quality of Care Committee, on which he has served as a community member since last October. "We are so pleased to welcome Charlie Alexander to
Statement From UMMS Leadership on System Compliance with COVID Vaccine Requirements
As of October 1 2021, 98% of full and part-time clinical staff and over 96% of all team members at the University of Maryland Medical System are in full compliance with our mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, making UMMS the first large health system in the State to reach this important milestone. This represents significant progress and we are grateful for all the UMMS team members who have made the decision to get vaccinated. In health care, keeping our patients and colleagues as safe as possible is
Havre de Grace Library Bench Dedicated in Memory of Volunteer
A bench in memory of Linda McIntyre, a member of the Havre de Grace Friends of the Library, was dedicated on September 27. The bench is located on the upstairs Terrace in the Havre de Grace Library. McIntyre was a member of the Friends of the Library since 2014. She was invited to join the Friends by her sister-in-law, Carol McIntyre, who is a founding member of the group. Linda McIntyre was an active participant who assisted with book sales and various library activities. At her passing, her husband,
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health Creates Series of PSAs Focusing On Mental Health Issues
Drawing attention to mental health. That’s the goal behind a brand-new series of animated public service announcements (PSAs) titled “Bring it Up,” which focuses on the importance of talking about mental health as well as seeking help. The 30-second animations were produced internally and just released by the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) and its partner organization, the Klein Family Harford Crisis Center. Each spot ends with a clear call to action to get in touch with the Bel
More than 150 Volunteers Participate in Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway's 21st River Sweep
More than 150 volunteers gathered in 10 locations in Cecil and Harford counties to remove one ton of trash and debris during Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway’s 21st annual River Sweep on September 18. This yearly volunteer shoreline and roadside clean-up was held in celebration of World Rivers Day in Havre de Grace, Conowingo, Perryville, Port Deposit, Charlestown and on Garrett Island. Notable items found and removed during River Sweep include two propane tanks, tires, fishing lines, bottles, an
Linkous Family Raises Record-Setting Funds for Childhood Cancer Research and Goes Bald for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce its President and CEO, Steve Linkous, and his family recently went bald for an important cause. They raised not only awareness but a record-setting $550,000 shaving their heads for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research grants. The Linkous family is currently the top fundraising participant in 2021 for St. Baldrick’s and currently the number one fundraising family this year. “We had donors who gave
Geneau Thames, Esq. Reappointed to Maryland State Ethics Commission
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group Assistant Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary Geneau Thames, Esq. has been reappointed by Governor Larry Hogan to serve another term on the Maryland State Ethics Commission. The State Senate Executive Nominating Committee renominated Thames, and she was sworn into the Commission in July. Thames will serve a five-year term. “It is a tremendous honor and privilege to be reappointed to the State Ethics Commission and I look forward to continuing to
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Named a 2021 Ward’s 50 ® Top Performer
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been named to the Ward’s 50 ® list of top-performing property-casualty insurance companies for 2021. The company was recognized for outstanding financial results in the areas of safety, consistency, and performance over a consecutive five-year period. “This is an incredible achievement, recognizing our outstanding financial results over the most recent five-year period, highlighted by 2019 and 2020 representing the best years in our storied 178-year
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Wins Novarica Impact Award
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group is proud to announce it has won an Impact Award from the Novarica Insurance Technology Research Council, the largest peer-juried awards in insurance technology. Harford Mutual Insurance Group was named the midsize property/casualty winner in the Core Initiatives category for creating a new policy administration system and building an agency quoting portal. The project was executed in just 17 months and increased production of agency-rated business by
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Wins NAMIC Overall Award in Innovation
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has been named the overall winner of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) 2021 Award in Innovation. NAMIC created the Award in Innovation in 2014 to recognize mutual insurers that exemplify the vision and entrepreneurialism it takes to stay relevant in changing times. Harford Mutual received the overall award for its innovative Pipeline and Perpetuation initiative. The goal of the initiative is two-fold: attracting new talent to the
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Names Two New Officers
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group announced that its Board of Directors has approved the promotions of two employees to officer level as Assistant Vice Presidents. Stacey A. Rebbert has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications. A marketing professional for 35 years, Rebbert joined Harford Mutual in 2013 as Marketing Manager and was promoted to Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications in 2018. Rebbert developed the strategies behind the company’s
Stacey A. Rebbert Graduates from Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women
Towson, Md. – Towson University announced that Stacey A. Rebbert, Director of Marketing & Corporate Communications at Harford Mutual Insurance Group, graduated from the Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women, a professional development program dedicated to increasing the capacity for leadership and influence for women leaders in Greater Baltimore. Towson University honored the entire 2021 class at a ceremony held virtually on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. This was the sixth cohort of the
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Releases 2020 Annual Statement
Bel Air, Md. - Harford Mutual Insurance Group has released its 2020 Annual Statement. 2020 presented unprecedented obstacles and challenges, but Harford Mutual Insurance Group was able to stay committed to their purpose, mission, vision, and values. They surpassed a 2024 goal of $240 million in direct written premium four years early, ending 2020 with a record-setting $261.6 million -- the best year in the company’s 178-year-old history – and a 13.3% revenue growth compared to 2019. The company also
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Industry & Educational Achievements
Bel Air, Md. – Harford Mutual Insurance Group announces industry and educational achievements reached in 2020. Harford Mutual’s Internship Program has quickly grown over the last eight years and is now one of the best in the insurance industry. The company was recently named a 2020 Winner for the Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) Elite 50 Internships, an annual program recognizing the top 50 insurance internship programs in the U.S. Submissions were anonymous and judged in 10 categories, including
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
Kiddie Academy of North Bel Air is offering curriculum driven Full day in-person Kindergarten Program as well as FULL DAY School-Age Program with Before & After Care for Age 5-12 years! Call 410-684-3131 or Email at northbelair@kiddieacademy.net and learn more about it. Healthy breakfast, hot lunches, and snacks are provided including milk, fruits and vegetables!!!
