LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 12, 2017) – Two St. Mary’s County Health Department programs were selected as model practices by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic Scheduled
LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 10, 2017) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department has scheduled a back-to-school vaccination clinic for children ages birth through 18 years old. The clinic will be held … [Read more...]
Carfentanil and Other Drugs in Disguise
LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 3, 2017) - St. Mary’s County continues to experience a tragic and deadly opioid drug epidemic. Opioid drug intoxication deaths in the county have involved prescription opioids, … [Read more...]
Behavioral Health Services and Administration Transitioning to Health Department
Joint Press Release: St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services St. Mary's County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 28, 2017) – Effective July 1, 2017, the St. … [Read more...]
Health Department Seeking Child Care Centers to Implement Wellness Practices
LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 19, 2017) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking child care center organizations to participate in School and Child Care Center Wellness Grant activities. The … [Read more...]
Protect Your Skin from Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 22, 2017) – May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and it affects all skin types. One form of skin … [Read more...]
Adult Vaccination Clinic Scheduled at Health Department
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 4, 2017) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department will provide a vaccination clinic for adults Friday, June 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at the health … [Read more...]
Health Department Suspends Perc Testing
LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 12, 2017) - Due to declining seasonal groundwater levels, St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Environmental Health Services division has suspended wet season perc testing. … [Read more...]
Health Department to Begin Limited Seasonal Perc Testing
LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 22, 2017) – Due to seasonal groundwater levels, St. Mary’s County Health Department will begin wet season perc testing for lower terrace soil types on or about March 27, 2017. … [Read more...]
Focus Group Participants Needed to Discuss Healthcare in St. Mary’s County
LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 22, 2017) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department and the Maryland Rural Health Association are seeking healthcare professionals and community members to participate in … [Read more...]