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.

2016 News Releases

2016 News Releases November 16 - Regulatory Changes to Installation and Maintenance of Septic Systems Announced November 1 - Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Invites Community to Attend … [Read more...]

2017 News Releases

2017 News Releases November 15 - Contractor Needed for Interpreting and Translation Services November 14 - Event Scheduled for Survivors of Suicide Loss November 6 - The Great … [Read more...]

2018 News Releases

2018 News Releases December 20 - Perc Testing to Begin for 2019 Season October 22 - Local Medication Collection Event October 15 - Youth Mentoring Initiative Information … [Read more...]

2019 News Releases

November 27 - Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Mount Pleasant Water System November 25 - World AIDS Day Community Event: Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing Offered  November 22 … [Read more...]

2014 News Releases

2014 News Releases December 8 - Health Dept. Seeking Contractors to Educate Local Youth on Health Risks of Nicotine and Tobacco Products November 20 - Health Dept. Reissuing Proposal for … [Read more...]

Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by external force, like a fall. Did you know? People with traumatic brain injuries are at much higher risk for opioid misuse and … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Testing Event Scheduled for 6-23-20 in Lexington Park – Evento de prueba COVID-19 programado para el 6-23-20 en Lexington Park 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 18, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department in partnership with the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad will offer COVID-19 testing on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 9:00 … [Read more...]

Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Learning to cope with … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Healthcare Providers

Recommendations & Clinical Guidance CDC Information for Healthcare Professionals Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals Archived COVID-19 Clinicians Letters & … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Community & Faith Leaders

Click Here for information on COVID-19 Policy & Regulations 5-16-22: Due to rising rates of new COVID-19 cases, SMCHD recommends that community members age 2 and older wear a mask when in crowded … [Read more...]

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