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 […]
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 […]
Jump into Weight Loss at the Go For Bold Pledge & Plunge Inaugural Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jump into Weight Loss at the Go For Bold Pledge & Plunge Inaugural Event Cascade, Md. (Dec. 30, 2022) – As […]
Press Release: Drug Take-Back Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Curbside Drop-Off of Expired Medications, an Important Community Service Hagerstown, Md. (June 17, 2022) – Expired and unused medications of […]
Healthy Washington County FY22 Community Health Needs Assessment
Healthy Washington County FY22 Community Health Needs Assessment (Hagerstown, March 4, 2022) – Mental health, obesity and substance use are top three health priorities in […]
Press Release: World No Tabacco Day Event
The Washington County Health Department’s Tobacco Free for Life Program announces World No Tobacco Day 2022 Event. Theme: Protect the Environment (May 2, 2022. […]
Public Health Notice: February Overdose and Overdose Deaths
(March 4, 2022. Hagerstown, MD)- The Washington County Health Department Division of Behavioral Health in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hagerstown City Police […]
FDA Recall on Abbott Infant Formula
The FDA is advising consumers that Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas should not be use if: the first two digits of the Lot […]
Press Release: KN95 Mask and At-Home Rapid Test Distribution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2022 Re: KN95 and At Home Rapid Test Distribution The Washington County Health Department is distributing free KN95 masks […]
Press Release: Local Public Health Advisory: Recent Rise in COVID-19 Activity
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 […]
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 […]
