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Washington County Health Department

Health Department Prepared Should New COVID-19 Boosters Arrive in County

With news that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) endorsed the newest COVID-19 shot for those age […]

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Washington County Health Department

TABLE – Fall 2023 Vaccines

Please speak with your primary care provider to find out if their practice offers any vaccinations for the fall respiratory illnesses. Flu shots are regularly […]

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Washington County Health Department

Public Health Now Radio Show Brings Health Department Info to WJEJ Listeners

The Washington County Health Department has finished its first full month of a new radio program it debuted on Washington County’s first and longest-running radio […]

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Washington County Health Department

Laura Bishop Named Employee of the Quarter

Laura Bishop, who works as a social work supervisor with the behavioral health services division, was selected as the employee of the quarter. Laura began […]

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Healthy Babies Equity Act Brings Important Changes for Pregnant Women; Many Now Eligible for Medicaid in Maryland

Medicaid eligibility may now be an option for: Non-citizen pregnant Marylanders who would otherwise be eligible but for immigration status Pregnant women who meet the […]

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Go For Bold! A Healthy Washington County Initiative

Do, Eat and Believe in a Healthy Washington County Go For Bold is a community-wide initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles for the residents of […]

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A Healthy Community For All

Washington County Health Department (WCHD) is part of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), as well as an agency of Washington County government. The Washington County Commissioners serve as the official Board of Health. Funding for WCHD is a combination of federal, state and county monies, plus third-party and private-pay reimbursements.

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Behavioral Health

Our vision is to address behavioral health related needs in the community by establishing evidenced–based model programs in partnership with other community agencies.Learn More

Environmental Health

Our vision is to act in accordance with scientific principles that promote the maximum health and quality of life for all citizens in Washington County.Learn More

Family Planning

Family Planning helps reduce unplanned pregnancies and improve pregnancy outcomes. We provide all birth control methods and family planning services and can help you decide which method is best for you.Learn More

WIC

WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy foods, information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other health care and social services.Learn More

Programs & Services

The Washington County Health Department offers a variety of services and programs to promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease and injury and safeguard the environment.

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Health Insurance

Free in-person help with health insurance! We're here to help you enroll in a private plan or Medicaid, and see if you can get financial help to lower your costs.Learn More

STI Testing

Walk-In STI clinics are available every Tuesday 8am-10am & 1pm-3pmLearn More

WCHD News & Alerts

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Image: White box with red outline and health department logo; Words: Press Release, WCHD, Health Department Prepared Should New COVID-19 Boosters Arrive in County, September 2023

Health Department Prepared Should New COVID-19 Boosters Arrive in County

With news that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) endorsed the newest COVID-19 shot for those … Read More

Image - Table showing Fall 2023 Vaccines including flu, COVID-19 and RSV, along with options, who is eligible, how well do they work and when to get them.

TABLE – Fall 2023 Vaccines

Please speak with your primary care provider to find out if their practice offers any vaccinations for the fall respiratory illnesses. Flu shots are … Read More

Public Health Now Radio Show Brings Health Department Info to WJEJ Listeners

The Washington County Health Department has finished its first full month of a new radio program it … Read More...

Laura Bishop Named Employee of the Quarter

Laura Bishop, who works as a social work supervisor with the behavioral health services division, … Read More...

Release – Registration Still Open for Health Department’s Back-to-School Immunization Clinics; Parents Asked to Call and Verify Appointments

Parents with students who need to catch up on their required immunizations to go back to school … Read More...

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