Washington County’s fatal overdoses dropped nearly 22% in one year’s time based on recent data shared from the state of Maryland; something to celebrate according […]
Archives for 2024
We Are All Public Health – Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 1-7, 2024
RELEASE – Health Department Provides County its First Narcan Vending Machines
New vending machines offering free doses of naloxone (Narcan) – the medication to reverse opioid overdoses – alongside other public health and wellness resources have […]
Unique Job Opportunity – Nutrition Program Trainee
Dana Linton Named Most Recent Employee of the Quarter
Dana Linton of the administration department was selected as the Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of FY24. Dana is professional, polite and […]
Release – Health Department Joins Downtown Partnerships to Provide Essential Care Services
The Washington County Health Department recently joined several downtown partnerships to expand essential health care services to Hagerstown city residents. Every second Tuesday each month, […]
From the Maryland Dept. of Health: One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland Resident with Recent International Travel
Click image to read full press release. Important links Maryland Department of Health Measles page NEW – Multiple States Report New Cases of Measles; Most […]
NOW HIRING: Full-Time Paid Temporary Community Health Outreach Worker
Full-Time Paid Temporary Community Health Outreach Worker Start Date: March 6, 2024 End Date: May 15, 2024 Paid: $16.75/hour 40 hours/week Flexible Hours (some in-person […]
Valentine’s Day Testing Event @ Behavioral Health Services
Valentine’s Day- Feb 14th 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-4pm FREE HIV, syphilis and HEP-C testing WCHD-BHS: 925 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown MD Walk-in, No appointment needed