LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 2, 2022) - National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing community awareness and action on the topics of mental health and substance use … [Read more...]
2022 Seasonal Perc Testing Suspended in St. Mary’s County
LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 25, 2022) - Due to declining seasonal groundwater levels, the St. Mary's County Health Department (SMCHD) has suspended wet season perc testing. SMCHD staff will conduct the … [Read more...]
SMCHD Team Members Recognized for Outstanding Public Health Service
LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 13, 2022) - On April 8, 2022 during National Public Health Week the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) recognized outstanding team members who have excelled in their … [Read more...]
SMCHD Honors Partners For COVID-19 Pandemic Response Efforts
LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 12, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) hosted a COVID-19 Partner Forum on April 7, 2022 during National Public Health Week and recognized key community … [Read more...]
SMCHD Operations Changes: COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine, Contact Tracing & Data Reporting
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Vaccine/Testing Site Closing April 14 LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 11, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is announcing changes to COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Health Department Operations for the Good Friday Holiday
LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 11, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 for the Good Friday holiday. This includes the main office in … [Read more...]
Routine Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution Events
KI Tablets Available for St. Mary's County Residents Living or Working Near Calvert Cliffs LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 7, 2022) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) routinely distributes … [Read more...]
SMCHD Agency Temporary Closure April 8, 2022
LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 4, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022 for agency operational needs. This includes the … [Read more...]
Additional Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized for Adults Age 50 and Older & Immunocompromised Individuals
LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 31, 2022) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for persons age 50 and … [Read more...]
Immunization Clinics Announced for Rising 7th Graders
LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 29, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough) and meningococcal (meningitis) vaccines for currently enrolled 6th … [Read more...]