With Fourth of July celebrations in the books, preparations for back-to-school time begin to enter the minds of many parents. The Washington County Health Department […]
Archives for 2023
Air Quality Concerns for Washington County, Late June 2023
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and Department of the Environment have recently issued air quality alerts for concerns of unhealthy […]
WIC Offices Closed Wednesday, June 28, 2023
HAGERSTOWN – Washington County Health Department’s WIC offices will be closed Wednesday, June 28. Clients who need to schedule or reschedule an appointment or have […]
Jennifer Smith Named Employee of the Quarter
Jennifer Smith, who works in the medical records area of the nursing division, was selected as the employee of the quarter. Jennifer began work at […]
Press Release – Public Health Emergency Officially Ends, but Health Department’s COVID-19 Response Continues
As the public health emergency for COVID-19 comes to an end at the federal level, the pandemic has seemingly ended with a whimper instead of […]
May is Asthma Awareness Month!
The Washington County Health Department is proud to join in helping increase public awareness of the important facts regarding Asthma and allergic diseases along side […]
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 […]
Employee Spotlight: Celebrating Deputy Health Officer Dr. Diana Gaviria for Doctors’ Day 2023
Hagerstown, Md. (March 30, 2023) – Dr. Diana Gaviria weaved through several layers of medicine on her way to public health. She enjoyed science in […]
Tammi Fuller Named Employee of the Quarter
Tammi Fuller of the nursing division has been selected as the employee of the quarter. Tammi is a quintessential employee who has had a huge […]
Press Release – Health Department Teams Offer Continuous Downtown Presence
While free COVID-19 resources at statewide sites have officially ended and many local options at no-or-low cost for Washington County residents have slowed or nearly […]
In The News – Health Department Secures Grant Money for Area Partners to Expand Mental Health, Mobile Health Services in the Community
IN THE NEWS – The Washington County Commissioners approved grants totaling $569,412 last week to expand access to health services, including mental health services and […]
New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster for Youngest in Community Available Through the Health Department
HAGERSTOWN – Parents and guardians of children ages six months to five years of age may now make appointments for them to receive the bivalent […]
