Harm Reduction is for everyone To help keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy, the Washington County Health Department’s harm reduction services team […]
Archives for 2024
STI Clinic Closed Dec. 24; Next Clinic Scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Health Department Confirms Rabies in Raccoon in Keedysville, Md.
The Washington County Health Department has confirmed rabies in a raccoon located in the vicinity of Marble Quarry Road in Keedysville, Md. There are no […]
NEWS RELEASE – Vicki Sterling Named Health Department Employee of the Quarter
Vicki Sterling, program director of behavioral health services at the Washington County Health Department was named employee of the quarter for the fourth quarter […]
EXTENDED TO DEC. 13 – Take the Community Health Needs Survey!
The Washington County Health Department, Meritus Health and Healthy Washington County are asking all Washington County residents (and those who work, play, or pray) to […]
Health Dept. Expands Narcan Giveaways Throughout County for Annual Save-A-Life Day, Sept. 26
While the Washington County Health Department’s harm reduction program provides Naloxone (Narcan) regularly at its offices in Hagerstown, at numerous community outreach locations each week […]
Be Cautious of Flooded Roadways Through the Weekend
While Tropical Storm Debby may have left the area, excessive runoff may continue to result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and […]
Press Release – Health Department Encourages Residents to Join in Fairness and Hardship Dialogue, Aug. 8
Washington County community members are invited to share their thoughts on hardship and what makes a “good life” during a pilot study being conducted by […]
Stay Safe During Hot, Humid Days
We are in the season of hot temperatures and increasing humidity. As heat indices rise, please keep the following information in mind: Locally, there are […]
Press Release – Health Department Team Prepared to Help Local Groups ‘Stop The Bleed’
A team of trained instructors from the Washington County Health Department is doing its part to educate as many people in the community as possible […]
Cannabis Attitudes and Beliefs Survey & Focus Groups
The Washington County Health Department is embarking on an important initiative to gather insights into attitudes and beliefs about cannabis within our community. We have […]
WATCH LIVE @ 5 p.m.: Western Maryland Public Listening Session on Public Health
WATCH LIVE @ 5 p.m. HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/788632886574867/ Maryland’s Commission on Public Health will hold a public listening session for western Maryland on Thursday, May 23, […]
