Media Contact Maryland Department of Health Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications 410-767-8649 BALTIMORE, MD … [Read more...]
Maryland Health Department confirms season’s first flu cases; urges all Marylanders to get flu shots
Health Department Launches Strong Beginnings Program
LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 1, 2019) – St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is pleased to announce the launch of the Strong Beginnings Program. The Strong Beginnings Program will provide intensive … [Read more...]
Maryland Health Department reaches out to retailers across the state preparing for change in tobacco sales law
Media Contact Maryland Department of Health Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications 410-767-8649 BALTIMORE, MD … [Read more...]
Health Department Cautions Residents Against Vaping During Investigation of Severe Lung Illness Outbreak
LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 17, 2019) – A multistate outbreak of severe lung illness and death associated with use of e-cigarette/vaping products (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) is … [Read more...]
Contractors Sought for Health Department’s Prevention Program
LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 9, 2019) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is seeking contractors for two positions within their Local Behavioral Health Authority Prevention Services. An … [Read more...]
Maryland Department of Health investigating cases of severe lung illness in people using e-cigarettes
Media Contact Maryland Department of Health Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of … [Read more...]
2019 Opioid Crisis Response Plan for St. Mary’s County Announced
LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 26, 2019) – The St. Mary’s County 2019 Opioid Crisis Response Plan is now available online. A variety of local partners, including the St. Mary’s County Health … [Read more...]
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Announces Tobacco 21 Town Hall
LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 19, 2019) – A new state law goes into effect on October 1 which raises the minimum age to purchase and use tobacco and electronic vapor products from 18 to 21 years of age. The … [Read more...]
Notice: Request For Proposals Issued for Youth Education on E-Cigarettes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 16, 2019) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking contractors to educate local youth on the health risks of electronic cigarettes. The … [Read more...]
Notice: Request For Proposals Issued for Targeted Case Management Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 12, 2019) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking one or more qualified community mental health providers to render Targeted Case … [Read more...]