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.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Limited to St. Mary’s County Residents

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 18, 2020) – MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Health Department … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Department Operational Changes

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 17, 2020) - Effective immediately, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) buildings, including the main office and harm reduction satellite office, will be closed to … [Read more...]

Statewide Restrictions Announced for Bars, Restaurants, Movie Theaters and Gyms Related to COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 16, 2020) - Today, Gov. Larry Hogan announced at a news conference. statewide restrictions on all bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms. These businesses will close at 5 … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission Partners with St. Mary’s County Health Department on Public Water Supply to Customers

Joint Press Release: St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 14, 2020) - The St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) and … [Read more...]

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s County Health Department working together to provide COVID-19 testing

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 13, 2020) - MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Health Department … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Call Center Opens for St. Mary’s County Residents

Joint Press Release: St. Mary's County Government St. Mary's County Health Department Update: The Call Center will be OPEN, Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LEONARDTOWN, … [Read more...]

COVID-19 Precautions for Adults over 60 and Individuals with Chronic Illnesses

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 11, 2020) – While most people with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, will experience mild symptoms similar to a cold or the flu, certain populations are at … [Read more...]

Health Department Seeking Contractor/Community Health Nurse for Public Health Preparedness & Response

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 11, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is seeking a contractor/community health nurse for a period of three (3) months beginning March 30, 2020 through June … [Read more...]

Youth Risk Behavior Survey Town Hall Meeting Postponed

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 10, 2020) - The 2018 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) town hall meeting scheduled by the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s County Public Schools … [Read more...]

State of Emergency Declared to Expand Response to COVID-19

Three Confirmed Maryland Cases in Montgomery County, Patients In Quarantine And In Good Condition LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 6, 2020) - On March 5th during an evening press conference, Governor Larry … [Read more...]

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