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 […]
Archives for 2021
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 Department has confirmed rabies in a […]
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 […]
WCHD Press Release: Local Public Health Advisory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVID-19 Indicators Continue to Worsen Hagerstown, Maryland (August 27, 2021.) Washington County’s cases have continued to worsen over the past few weeks, […]
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, Maryland (August 3, 2021) – Ongoing surveillance of local COVID-19 data by […]
Press Release: COVID-19 Vaccination
As many areas in the country are beginning to experience surges in COVID-19 cases, this is a reminder to the community the pandemic is not over. We have entered into a new phase of this pandemic, where surges of positive cases and hospitalizations are being fueled overwhelmingly by unvaccinated individuals. The highly transmissible Delta variant is becoming widespread throughout the country and is taking hold in areas that have low vaccinations rates–areas just like Washington County. If you are fully vaccinated, you are well protected against hospitalization and death. The same reassurance and protection cannot be guaranteed for those who remain unvaccinated.
Employee of the Quarter Third Quarter 2021
Jennifer Shepheard has been named the Washington County Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter for the 3rd quarter of 2021. Jennifer is a Community Health […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available at WCHD COVID Testing Sites
Starting July 21st, 2021, the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine will be available at WCHD COVID-19 testing sites on Mondays and Wednesdays. The COVID-19 […]
WCHD Reopens to the Public
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2021 As of July 1, 2021, all Washington County Health Department office buildings will be open to the public. […]
Employee of the Quarter Second Quarter 2021
Tia Taylor has been named the Washington County Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter of 2021. Tia is a Community Health […]
Condom Access Survey
Take the survey here Introduction: Washington County has high levels of teen pregnancy and sexually-transmitted illnesses (STIs) among adolescents. Using data from 2013-2019, Washington County […]
WCHD Press Release: A Reminder To Marylanders- Keep Wildlife In The Wild
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danielle Stahl, Public Information Officer Danielle.stahl@maryland.gov A Reminder To Marylanders: Keep Wildlife In The Wild WCHD Reminds Residents […]
