Each year, the Alliance for Workplace Excellence recognizes excellent places to work throughout the state of Maryland. Civista was awarded the Workplace Excellence Award, as well as the Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award again this year. These awards recognize businesses that promote professional... 

National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is April 16th, the date set aside each year to encourage everybody over age 18 to discuss and plan ahead of a serious illness. Five Wishes makes it easy because it is written in everyday language and deals with the things people care about most: their comfort,... 

The Charles County colorectal cancer mortality rate is higher than the Maryland state average. Join us on Thursday, April 11th at 11:30 am for a special community education presentation on cancer of the colon. This free event will feature a panel of experts in colorectal cancer screening, detection,... 

18th Annual Civista 5K Run/Walk for Wellness:  Join us as we kick off Celebrate La Plata Day at the La Plata Town Hall on Saturday, April 27 at 8:30am.  This 3.1 mile scenic course winds through neighborhood streets surrounding Civista Medical Center and downtown La Plata.  All participants enjoy... 

National Doctors Day is Saturday, March 30th. Please join us as we celebrate and honor the physicians who care for us every day. We wish to express our gratitude for the care and dedication these special professionals provide for our community. Thank you, Doctors! Click Here to Get Help Finding a Physician... 

The Healthier Hearts Support Group is a new support group for people with Heart Disease. The first meeting will be Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 1pm to 2pm at the Nagula Conference Room #2 at Civista Medical Center. This group includes patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), heart attacks (MI),... 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, car accidents are the number one cause of death for children. Don’t take a chance on your child’s life. Sometimes using a car safety seat isn’t enough, if it isn’t done right. Take the steps necessary to ensure that your child’s car seat is installed... 

If it’s March, it’s National Nutrition Month®.  This year’s theme, “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” encourages personalized healthy eating styles and recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns all impact individual... 

Our publication has a new name and a new look with the same great health information you’ve come to expect from Civista Medical Center, a trusted partner in your good health.  Maryland’s Health Matters—formerly Healthy Today—is brought to you through the collaborative efforts of Civista... 

If you could prevent even one person from hearing the words, “you have cancer,” would you? Now is your chance. The American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) is enrolling participants. Visit this website and learn how you can get involved! Help save lives, and celebrate a world with...