Notice October 25, 2024: The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) phone system has returned to normal operations. Community members can contact SMCHD at 301-475-4330.

Commission on Public Health Announces Special November Meeting

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 15, 2024)—Maryland’s Commission on Public Health (CoPH) will hold a special virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The agenda with a link for virtual meeting participation is available at smchd.org/coph. The meeting will also be recorded and posted to the website for later viewing.

For more information on the Maryland Commission on Public Health, please visit smchd.org/coph.

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The Maryland Commission on Public Health was established in 2023 to study and make recommendations to improve Maryland’s public health system. The 16-member body is comprised of local health officers, academic partners, thought leaders, and legislators. The Maryland Department of Health is represented by the Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services, the Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, and the Director of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities. Many additional leaders and professionals are contributing to the Commission’s five workgroups. The Commission’s goal is to ensure the public health system is designed to help all Marylanders achieve their best health and a lifetime of wellness. Meetings are held monthly and streamed online. For more information, please visit smchd.org/coph.

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