LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 9, 2016) - The St. Mary’s Health Department confirms a groundhog involved in a bite to a human tested positive for rabies. The incident occurred the evening of July 30, 2016 … [Read more...]
Health Department Seeking Contractor to Assist with Agency Strategic Planning Development
LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 4, 2016) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking an experienced contractor to assist with development of a new agency strategic plan according to Public Health … [Read more...]
Mosquito Control is Best Prevention Against Zika Virus
LEONARDTOWN, MD. (August 3, 2016) – Several countries and territories in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Oceania/Pacifica Islands, as well as Mexico and Cape Verde, are experiencing … [Read more...]
Health Department Seeking Organizations to Educate Youth on Health Risks of E-Cigarettes
LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 3, 2016) – 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...]
Back-To-School Birth Certificates May Be Obtained at Health Department
LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 28, 2016) – As the new school year approaches, many parents and guardians will be applying for birth certificates for their children in order to enroll them in school. Parents … [Read more...]
Reduced Fees for Birth and Death Certificates in St. Mary’s County
LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 23, 2016) – Due to fee reductions for birth and death certificates at the Maryland Division of Vital Records effective July 1, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will … [Read more...]
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled to Present St. Mary’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results
LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 20, 2016) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will jointly host a Town Hall Meeting to present key findings from the … [Read more...]
Free Vaccination Clinic Scheduled for St. Mary’s County Residents
LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 17, 2016) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department will provide a free vaccination clinic for adults and children July 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at … [Read more...]
Town Hall on St. Mary’s County Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results Announced
LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 19, 2016) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) and St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will jointly host a Town Hall Meeting to present key findings from the … [Read more...]
Mosquito Bite Prevention is the Best Defense Against Zika
LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 27, 2016) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that preventing mosquito bites is the best way to avoid infection from Zika virus disease. … [Read more...]