The Washington County Health Department in collaboration with several other community organizations including the City of Hagerstown, Washington County Recreation and Fitness, Washington County Commission […]
Archives for 2018
First Case of Severe Bleeding Due to Synthetic Cannabinoids Reported in Washington County
According to Washington County Health Department officials, Washington County has had its first known case of severe bleeding after the use of synthetic cannabinoids.
Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made, mind-altering chemicals that are sprayed onto dried plant material. The plant material is then smoked or, when the chemicals are in liquid form, the chemicals may be used in vaping products. Individuals have developed excessive bleeding after exposure to synthetic cannabinoids contaminated with a chemical similar to rat poison which interferes with the body’s normal clotting ability. The condition is known as synthetic cannabinoid-associated coagulopathy. […]
Walking and Walkability Survey
Take the Washington County Walking and Walkability Survey at tinyurl.com/WashCoWalkingSurvey The survey is intended to be taken by adults who live in Washington County, Maryland. […]
State Urges Marylanders Not to Consume Fresh Crab Meat Imported from Venezuela
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers to avoid eating fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela because of potential risk of infection. The Department is investigating a cluster of Vibrio infections in individuals who reported eating “fresh” (non-pasteurized) crab meat—from a plastic tub—with a label indicating that it is imported from Venezuela. […]
New, More Effective Shingles Vaccine Available!
The Washington County Health Department now has a new and more effective vaccine for the painful shingles virus! If you are over 50 and have […]
National HIV Testing Day
National HIV Testing Day is Wednesday, June 27th! Did you know? Getting tested is the only way to know your HIV status. If you are HIV-positive, […]
Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Take the Community Health Needs Assessment Survey now! Everyone who lives or works Washington County is encouraged to complete the survey. The results of the survey […]
WCHD Receives Bronze Wellness at Work Award
The Washington County Health Department received a Bronze level Wellness at Work Award at the 9th annual Maryland Workplace Health and Wellness Symposium in Baltimore […]
We are proud to announce the roll-out of “Washington Goes Purple”
What’s more important than educating our youth about the dangers of substance abuse and prescription pills? We are proud to announce the roll-out of “Washington […]
Confirmed Rabies Located in Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro, MD.
The Washington County Health Department (WCHD) has confirmed rabies in an adult female, long haired, dark brown cat with tiger stripe and white markings on […]
Walk-In STI Clinic
Walk-In STI Clinics are available every Tuesday 8am–10am and 1pm–3pm. Teen Walk-In Clinic every Wednesday 1pm-4pm. Call 240-313-3296 for more information.
New Diabetes Prevention Classes Start June 14th!
New diabetes prevention classes start June 14th! Take the prediabetes risk test to see if you are at risk of having prediabetes or developing type […]
