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 in Lexington Park – Change in Hours of Operation

LEONARDTOWN, MD (July 17, 2020) – Due to high summer temperatures and a concern for the safety of staff and community members, St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is changing its hours of … [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...]

Appointment-Free COVID-19 Testing Available in Lexington Park – Prueba COVID-19 Sin Cita Disponible en Lexington Park

LEONARDTOWN, MD (June 29, 2020) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is now offering daily appointment-free COVID-19 testing, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the … [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...]

Operational Update: St. Mary’s County Drive-Thru Testing

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 20, 2020) – Drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital will end … [Read more...]

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Limited to St. Mary’s County Residents

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital St. Mary’s County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 18, 2020) – MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Health Department … [Read more...]

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Mary’s County Health Department working together to provide COVID-19 testing

Joint Press Release: MedStar St. Mary's Hospital St. Mary's County Health Department LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 13, 2020) - MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and the St. Mary’s County Health Department … [Read more...]

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