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.

COVID-19 Businesses

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...]

COVID-19 School & Parent Resources

Local School Guidance SMCHD recommends a layered approach to reducing the spread of COVID-19 in schools - including COVID-19 vaccination, improvements to building ventilation and air filtration, hand … [Read more...]

Speaker Profile: Annie Harper, PhD

Annie Harper is a cultural anthropologist working in Yale University’s Department of Psychiatry. She researches how people with mental illness, including those with incarceration histories, cope with … [Read more...]

Hurricane Preparedness 101

A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that can be accompanied by thunderstorms. The Atlantic Hurricane season lasts from approximately June to November, with peak season … [Read more...]

Peer Providers & Recovery

As we acknowledge the month of September as Recovery Month, it is important to recognize crucial roles in the process of Recovery - Peer Providers. The Gifts Peer Providers Bring By Larry Fricks, … [Read more...]

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