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Washington County Health Department

Press Release: Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Activity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2021 Re: Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Activity Ongoing surveillance of local COVID-19 data by the Washington […]

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Washington County Health Department

WCHD COVID-19 PR: Vaccine Clinic and Booster Dose Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WCHD Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Updates and Pfizer Boosters Hagerstown, Maryland (October 1, 2021.)- In an effort to increase the vaccination rate […]

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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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Hepatitis C Testing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2021 Re: Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Activity Ongoing surveillance of local COVID-19 data by the Washington […]Learn More

STI Testing

STI services are currently by appointment only at this time. Call 240-313-3210 to make an appointment.Learn More

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

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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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

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

WCHD News & Alerts

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Press Release: Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Activity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2021 Re: Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Activity Ongoing surveillance of local … Read More

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Press Release: Confirmed Rabies in Raccoon in Boonsboro

For Immediate Release:   November 10, 2021 Re: Confirmed Rabies in Raccoon in Boonsboro   The Washington County Health … Read More

WCHD COVID-19 PR: Vaccine Clinic and Booster Dose Updates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WCHD Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Updates and Pfizer … Read More...

WCHD Press Release: Local Public Health Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Indicators Continue to Worsen Hagerstown, Maryland (August 27, … Read More...

Press Release: Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Cases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Cases Hagerstown, … Read More...

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