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.

Kids Day at the St. Mary’s County Fair to be Smoke and Vape Free

LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 12, 2018) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and the St. Mary’s County Fair Association are proud to announce that for the first time, Kids Day at the St. … [Read more...]

Well Water Advisory in Case of Storm Surge

LEONARDTOWN, MD  (September 11, 2018) – In the event of a storm surge from the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence, residents and businesses who obtain drinking water from an individual well … [Read more...]

Webster Field Annex Dye Tracer Study

September 10 through September 14, 2018 LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 6, 2018) - Scientists and engineers from Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE), Shellfish Monitoring Program, together with … [Read more...]

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership to Host Healthy Food Drive

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 24, 2018) - The Healthy Eating & Active Living (HEAL) action team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) will host a Healthy Food Drive at the 2018 HSMP Annual … [Read more...]

Community Members Invited to Attend the 2018 HSMP Annual Meeting

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 13, 2018) – The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership (HSMP) will host their 4th Annual Meeting on September 13, 2018 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education … [Read more...]

Health Department to Host Community Presentation on Harm Reduction Program

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 7, 2018) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will host a presentation for the community to provide information and gather feedback on developing a Harm Reduction … [Read more...]

Foxes Test Positive for Rabies in the Lexington Park Area

LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 1, 2018) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department reports two foxes collected from the Lexington Park area have tested positive for rabies.  On June 27, 2018, a fox was … [Read more...]

Survey Launched to Determine Impact of Opioid Crisis on Local Workforce

Joint Press Release: St. Mary’s County Health Department St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development   LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 30, 2018) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department … [Read more...]

Health Department Seeking Organizations to Educate Youth on Health Risks of E-Cigarettes

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 16, 2018) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking organizations to educate local youth on the health risks of electronic cigarettes. These community organizations … [Read more...]

Annual More to Explore Program Begins June 18

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 7, 2018) – The Healthy Eating & Active Living (HEAL) action team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is pleased to announce the 2018 More to Explore program! The More to … [Read more...]

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