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2021 Seasonal Perc Testing Suspended in St. Mary’s County

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 19, 2021) - 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 last … [Read more...]

Public Schools Partner with Health Department on High School Prom Activities

Joint Press Release:St. Mary’s County Public SchoolsSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 13, 2021) - On May 15, 2021, St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS), in partnership … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Ages 12 & Older

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 12, 2021) - Following authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use of Pfizer vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age, the St. Mary’s County … [Read more...]

Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Event at Lexington Park Library

Joint Press Release:Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 Testing TaskforceSt. Mary’s County Health DepartmentSt. Mary’s County Library LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 10, 2021) - The Maryland Department of … [Read more...]

Community Shred and Medication Take Back Day

Joint Press Release:St. Mary's County Department of Aging and Human ServicesSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 5, 2021) - Do you have paper documents with personal information … [Read more...]

New School-Based Health Centers in St. Mary’s County Recognized by State Commission and Awarded $650,000 Grant to Address Health Equity

Joint Press Release:St. Mary's County Public SchoolsSt. Mary’s County Sheriff’s OfficeSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 4, 2021) - The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force is … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Reopens for Select Walk-In Services

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 27, 2021) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will reopen to walk-in customers for the following services beginning Monday, May 3, 2021: Health ClinicVital … [Read more...]

Housing Authority of St. Mary’s County Welcomes PNC Bank Branch Donation to Support Launch of Health and Wellness Services for Lexington Park Community

Future Behavioral Health Hub to Offer COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations Joint Press Release:PNC BankThe Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, MarylandSt. Mary’s County Health DepartmentSt. … [Read more...]

Two Animals Test Positive for Rabies in the Piney Point Area

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 20, 2021) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reports two animals in the Piney Point area have tested positive for rabies.  On April 1, 2021, a fox was … [Read more...]

Free Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Card for St. Mary’s County Residents

Joint Press Release:PinPoint US, LLCSt. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 15, 2021) – St. Mary’s County Health Department and PinPoint US, LLC are partnering to offer free … [Read more...]

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