Vaccinations are available locally and are extremely important during the evolving season of respiratory illnesses currently in our county, according to Washington County Health Department […]
Archives for 2023
It’s Virus Season!
Attention: For those visiting health department offices and services. Do you or family members with you have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms? To limit the spread […]
Take Now! Building a Healthier Maryland Survey
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) wants to hear from you (and your friends and family) about what you consider are the most pressing health […]
Wendy Shifflett Named Employee of the Quarter
Wendy Shifflett of the administration division has been selected as the employee of the quarter. Wendy has been with the health department since December 2021, […]
Healthy Washington County Partners, including Washington County Health Department, Celebrate Remarkable Community Milestone
When people are closer to a healthy weight, they experience improved health including lower blood pressure, a reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes, decreased […]
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 […]
UPDATED 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 should call the Washington County Health Department as […]
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 […]
Hot Weather Health Issues and Concerns Reminder Issued Following State’s First Reported Heat-Related Death of 2023
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced recently the first reported heat-related death of 2023 in Maryland. The death occurred in Cecil County; the decedent […]
