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.

National Immunization Awareness Month Reminds Us That Vaccinations are Needed Throughout Our Lifetime

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (search #NIAM15 on Twitter for more), highlighting the importance of vaccinations from birth and throughout our lifetime. According to the Centers for … [Read more...]

What You Should Know About Trans Fats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently took action to significantly reduce the use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs), the major source of artificial trans fats in our food … [Read more...]

Get Active – Wherever You Are

Get Active for your Health Most of us are aware that physical activity can help us live longer, healthier lives. Moving more and sitting less can reduce our risk for many serious conditions, … [Read more...]

E-Cigarette Use Surpasses Other Tobacco Products Among Youth

Current e-cigarette use among middle and high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014... ...and now surpasses current use of every other tobacco product, including conventional cigarettes. … [Read more...]

Health Disparities – Closing the Gap

April is when we acknowledge National Minority Health Month and National Public Health Week – two themes with the common thread of raising public awareness about health and health care … [Read more...]

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