2013 Gold Star Award Winners Announced LEONARDTOWN, MD (Apr. 14, 2014) –The St. Mary’s County Health Department presented Gold Star certificates to 26 food service facilities who achieved superior food

Residents Reminded of Voluntary Food Recall LEONARDTOWN, MD (Feb. 27, 2014) –The St. Mary’s County Health Department is reminding local businesses and residents of a voluntary food recall for cheeses

New Immunization Requirements for 2014-2015 School Year LEONARDTOWN, MD (Feb. 11, 2014) – New immunization requirements in Maryland will impact many school-aged children in St. Mary’s County. Proof of complete

New Asthma Control Program for St. Mary’s County Children LEONARDTOWN, MD (Jan. 29, 2014) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department officially launches a new Asthma Control Program intended to

Health Department Employee Wins National Award LEONARDTOWN, MD (Jan. 28, 2014) – St. Mary’s County Health Department nurse Michele Burnette, R.N., is the national winner of the Foster Parent Award.

Health Department to Begin Perc Tests LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 23, 2014) – Due to high seasonal groundwater levels, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will begin wet season perc testing on February

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Seeking Community Action to Address Substance Abuse Prevention LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 21, 2014) – Dr. Meena Brewster, the county’s Health Officer and director of the St.

Low-cost Option to Getting Healthy in the New Year LEONARDTOWN, MD.  (Jan. 13, 2014) – Almost two weeks into the new year and people will begin looking for alternative and

New Public Health CME Series Launched LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 4, 2013) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital are partnering to develop a new Public

Health Department Now Offering Flu Vaccinations to St. Mary’s County Residents LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 30, 2013) – This year’s flu season is off to an early start, and the St.