Healthcare for rural communities in Cambridge, Maryland

The Eastern Shore Area Health Center, located at 814 Chesapeake Drive in Cambridge, Maryland, is a health and local government office dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community. One of their key initiatives is the National Diabetes Prevention Program, which aims to prevent type 2 diabetes through evidence-based interventions. The center also offers online diabetes education and patient referrals through the DPP program. For the youngest members of the community, the center offers the popular "Tooth Fairy's Helper Program" to promote oral health. Through interactive lessons and dental health kits, the program aims to reduce the rate of oral disease among children aged 0-7. Additionally, the center offers programs such as the Age Simulation course and E.P.O.P.S. workshops to educate students and healthcare professionals on aging and sensory impairments.