LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 15, 2025) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department will hold public listening sessions to gather ideas for the Rural Health Transformation Program. The first listening session will be in-person only on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library. An additional virtual-only listening session will be held through Google Meet on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program will involve funding to rural jurisdictions to improve healthcare access and outcomes. The RHT Program aims to support sustainable access, healthcare workforce development, innovative care models, and health technology innovation. In Maryland, jurisdictions including St. Mary’s County will submit ideas for consideration to the state health department. 

St. Mary’s County Health Department encourages community members and local community organizations to join the public listening sessions and share their ideas on projects that could help improve rural health in St. Mary’s County. If you are unable to attend either of these sessions, you can submit your project ideas directly to the Maryland Department of Health through this Google Form.

Please ask for any accommodations from the St. Mary’s County Health Department by emailing smchd.pr@maryland.gov or calling 301-475-4330. To register to receive a link for the virtual session on September 29, please complete this Google Form. Spanish interpreters will be available.

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