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.

Public Notice: St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Reports Sanitary Sewer Overflows

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 29, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission is reporting sanitary sewer overflows at the following areas: Piney Point, Forrest Run, California Run and Pembrooke … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Reopens for Appointment-based Services

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 25, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will reopen select services by appointment beginning September 1, 2020. Vital Records, Maryland Children’s Health … [Read more...]

New Deputy Health Officer Appointed at St. Mary’s County Health Department

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 17, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Bishop, Ed.D., as the agency’s new Deputy Health Officer. Dr. Bishop … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Testing Sites: Weather Closure 8-13-2020

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 13, 2020) – Due to inclement weather, the following walk-up COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thursday, August 13, 2020: St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) … [Read more...]

Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Surpasses 1,000 in St. Mary’s County

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 9, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has confirmed that the number of St. Mary’s County residents testing positive for COVID-19 has surpassed … [Read more...]

Food Safety During Power Loss – “When in Doubt, Throw it Out”

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 4, 2020) - Extreme weather conditions have caused flooding and power outages in many areas of St. Mary’s County. Under these conditions, food spoilage could become an issue for … [Read more...]

Well Water Advisory Issued Due to Flooding

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 4, 2020) – Due to the surge from today’s storm event, residents and businesses who obtain their drinking water from an individual well that is not protected by a flood proof … [Read more...]

Health Department Announces Building Closures Due to Inclement Weather

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 3, 2020) - Due to St. Mary’s County Government building closures and the impending predicted weather conditions from Tropical Storm Isaias, the St. Mary’s County Health … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Testing Sites Weather Closure 8-4-2020

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 3, 2020) – Due to the prediction of inclement weather, the following COVID-19 testing … [Read more...]

Fortify the Frontlines Initiative Supports Local COVID-19 Heroes

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 31, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department, in partnership with Serenity Place, LLC, is offering free virtual support groups for healthcare workers, first responders, … [Read more...]

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