LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 6, 2018) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department announced recipients of the 2017 Gold Star Awards given annually to food service facilities that achieve superior food

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 5, 2018) — The Maryland Poison Center and the Maryland Department of Health are warning the public of the danger of bleeding that can be linked to use of synthetic

March 22 Sessions Rescheduled LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 28, 2018) – In an effort to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic overtaking our community, St. Mary’s County Health Department and St. Mary’s

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 23, 2018) – There are resources available for local families as they process the tragic incident that happened at Great Mills High School this week. St. Mary’s County

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 22, 2018) – When a community has experienced a traumatic event or crisis, children and adults may feel significant fear, anxiety and stress. This impact may be felt

LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 7, 2018) – St. Mary’s County Health Officer, Meena Brewster, MD, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).  The DCLA

LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 23, 2018) – Due to high seasonal groundwater levels, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will begin wet season perc testing immediately.  Perc testing was suspended in

Public Education to Combat Statewide Opioid Epidemic LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 9, 2018) — The Maryland Department of Health has announced two multi-media advertising campaigns to help raise awareness and combat the state’s opioid

LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 8, 2018) – In an effort to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic overtaking our community, St. Mary’s County Health Department and St. Mary’s County Library are partnering

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