Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring

Employees of The Arc WC, please see Wendy Schelle, HR Coordinator for your monitor while supplies last. Maryland residents only.

Voting is Good For Your Wellbeing

Voting is good for your health. Volunteering and being civic minded forces one to focus on others which helps lower depression while fostering a sense of community. Exercise your right to vote this year! source: cdc.gov Voting in Person on Election Day Find out when...

DEA National Rx Take Back

If you don’t properly dispose of the unused or expired prescription drugs in your home, theymight nd a new one. Visit DEATakeBack.com for a collection site near you. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning,...

What’s Your Flu I.Q.?

Maybe you’ve had the flu before or maybe you’ll be one of the 5 to 20% of the population who will get the flu this season (not always for the first time). No matter your experience with the flu, how much do you really know about this virus? Take this quiz...

Kombucha 101

Kombucha, a fermented tea with a long list of possible health benefits, has rapidly become a popular beverage choice. U.S. commercial sales of kombucha started in 1995 with one company. According to speakers at the 5th annual KombuchaKon conference held in February...

Walking Path Expansion Project

The Arc of Washington County will soon have three new marked walking paths on its Florida Avenue campus, thanks to a grant from the Healthiest Maryland Businesses that will provide funds for permanent signage. In addition to the existing walking and fitness path...