THE AMERICAN LEGION SYNEPUXENT POST AND AUXILIARY UNIT #166 DONATES TO AGH COMMUNITY FLU CLINICS

Berlin, Md. – The Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion and Unit #166 American Legion Auxiliary of OCMD have donated to Atlantic General Hospital’s community flu clinics.

Rosie and Sarge Garlitz presented the checks for the fourth year in a row at an Atlantic General Hospital community flu clinic being held at Holy Savior Catholic Church on Thursday, October 10. Rosie Garlitz is the chair of community service for Unit #166 of the American Legion Auxiliary of OCMD. Sarge Garlitz is the service officer for post #166 OCMD and a member of the Depart of Maryland’s Executive Committee. Together, Rosie and Sarge presented donation checks in the amount of $1,250.

As a service to our community, Atlantic General Hospital and Health System provided 15 free community flu clinics; vaccinating approximately 2,500 community residents.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older to get the best protection against the flu. If you have not yet received your flu vaccine, you can contact your primary care physician, visit a walk-in clinic or pharmacy. If you do not have a primary care physician, please visit www.agh.care/pcp.