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.

COVID-19 Testing – Change in Hours Due to Extreme Heat

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 20, 2020) – In response to Excessive Heat Warnings in St. Mary’s County and the surrounding areas, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is limiting the hours of operation … [Read more...]

Local Public Health Advisory: Travel from States with Significant Community Spread of COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 10, 2020) – The St. Mary's County Health Department (SMCHD) is issuing a Public Health Advisory for anyone returning to St. Mary’s County from travel to states with significant … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Health Officer to Receive 2020 Health Care Hero Award from The Daily Record

Joint Press Release: St. Mary’s County Health Department The Daily Record LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 1, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is proud to announce that The Daily Record has … [Read more...]

Update: School Feeding Programs

Joint Press Release: St. Mary's County Public Schools St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services St. Mary’s County Health Department St. Mary’s County Government LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 28, … [Read more...]

School Feeding Programs Closed Thursday 5-28-20 Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Joint Press Release: St. Mary's County Public Schools St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 27, 2020) - An outbreak of COVID-19 has been identified involving St. Mary’s County … [Read more...]

Local COVID-19 Testing Expanded

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 27, 2020) - In order to expand COVID-19 testing access for St. Mary’s County residents the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will begin operating drive-thru testing … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Weather Closure 4-30-2020

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 30, 2020) - Due to today’s inclement weather conditions, the St. Mary’s County … [Read more...]

Expanded List of Symptoms for COVID-19

LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 28, 2020) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added several new symptoms to its existing list of symptoms for COVID-19.  People with COVID-19 have … [Read more...]

Medical Tents Positioned at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital for COVID-19 Preparedness

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 20, 2020) - Although MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital has been treating patients who have … [Read more...]

St. Mary’s County Announces First Local Deaths from COVID-19

Joint Press Release: St. Mary's County Government St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (April 13, 2020) — The St. Mary’s County Health Department is reporting the first two deaths … [Read more...]

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