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.

Health Department Operations for the Memorial Day Holiday

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 22, 2023) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 for the Memorial Day holiday. This includes the main office in Leonardtown and … [Read more...]

Do you know the signs of stroke?

Free informational event planned for Stroke Awareness Month Joint Press Release:MedStar St. Mary’s HospitalSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 18, 2023) – Do you know the … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Hub Welcomes Community to Open House

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 17, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Hub will host an open house on June 3, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Community members are invited to the open house to … [Read more...]

Community Invited to Informational Vaping/Tobacco Session 

Joint Press Release:St. Mary's County Public SchoolsSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 16, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD), in partnership with St. … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Board of Health to Host Community Briefing on Cannabis Legalization

Joint Press Release:St. Mary's County GovernmentSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 15, 2023) – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC), in partnership with the St. … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Prepares for the End of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration and Other Measures Taken During the Pandemic

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 9, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is preparing for the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration for COVID-19 on May 11, 2023, as well … [Read more...]

Nurse-Family Services Now Available for First-Time Pregnant Persons 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 8, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is now offering the Nurse­-Family Partnership (NFP) program for St. Mary’s County pregnant persons who are expecting … [Read more...]

Birth and Death Certificate Process Changes at Health Department

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 4, 2023) - Due to statewide system changes implemented by the state health department’s vital records office, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is updating its local … [Read more...]

New Simplified Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 24, 2023) - In accordance with amended authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will follow the new bivalent … [Read more...]

More Primary Care Services at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub

Joint Press Release:Greater Baden Medical ServicesSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 19, 2023) - Greater Baden Medical Services, in partnership with the St. Mary’s County … [Read more...]

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