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.

Two Animals Test Positive for Rabies in Northern St. Mary’s

LEONARDTOWN, MD (December 20, 2023) - The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reports two animals collected in the Mechanicsville and Charlotte Hall areas have tested positive for rabies.  On … [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...]

Fox Tests Positive for Rabies in Lexington Park

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 21, 2021) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) reports that a fox captured near Hilton Drive in the Lexington Park area has tested positive for rabies. The test … [Read more...]

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