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.

First Human Monkeypox Case Reported for St. Mary’s County

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 18, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been notified of a human monkeypox virus infection in a St. Mary’s County resident. The individual is isolating from … [Read more...]

SMCHD Preparing Locally for Emerging Public Health Issue of Monkeypox

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 17, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is enhancing surveillance and public health preparedness activities to monitor the emerging public health issue of … [Read more...]

Raccoon Bite and Suspected Rabid Raccoon in the Mechanicsville Area

LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 31, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) has been notified of a raccoon with behavior suspicious for rabies and a history of biting a person near the … [Read more...]

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