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SMCHD Launches New Public Health Junior Fellowship

LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 15, 2024) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is pleased to announce the new Public Health Junior Fellowship for high school and college students studying at … [Read more...]

SMCHD Operations for Presidents’ Day

LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 13, 2024) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This includes the main office in … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department and Full Sail Media Win Silver Davey Award for Gun Safety Campaign

Joint Release:Full Sail MediaSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 12, 2024) – St. Mary's County Health Department (SMCHD) and Full Sail Media have been awarded a … [Read more...]

Rotary Club of Lexington Park Selects St. Mary’s County Health Hub as Signature Project

Joint Press Release:Rotary Club of Lexington ParkSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 7, 2024) - Rotary Club of Lexington Park has selected the St. Mary’s County Health Hub … [Read more...]

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Releases Update to Community Health Improvement Plan

LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 31, 2024) - The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) released its annual update to the Healthy St. Mary’s 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for St. Mary’s County. … [Read more...]

Temporary Interruption to Birth and Death Certificate Processing on January 31

LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 30, 2024) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) announces the temporary interruption to birth and death certificate processing at the SMCHD Main Office in … [Read more...]

Commission on Public Health Announces February Meeting

LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 26, 2024) – Maryland’s Commission on Public Health (CoPH) will hold its next meeting this Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Department … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Welcomes New Deputy Health Officer

LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 24, 2024) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Harper, MD, MPP, as the agency’s new Deputy Health Officer. Dr. … [Read more...]

Health Department to Begin Limited Seasonal Perc Testing 2024

LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 23, 2024) – Due to seasonal groundwater levels rising, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will begin wet season perc testing on or about January … [Read more...]

School-Based Health Center Delayed Opening 1/19/24

Due to inclement weather and school delays, the School-Based Health Centers at Spring Ridge and Margaret Brent Middle Schools will open at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024. The St. Mary’s County … [Read more...]

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