As many areas in the country are beginning to experience surges in COVID-19 cases, this is a reminder to the community the pandemic is not over. We have entered into a new phase of this pandemic, where surges of positive cases and hospitalizations are being fueled overwhelmingly by unvaccinated individuals. The highly transmissible Delta variant is becoming widespread throughout the country and is taking hold in areas that have low vaccinations rates–areas just like Washington County. If you are fully vaccinated, you are well protected against hospitalization and death. The same reassurance and protection cannot be guaranteed for those who remain unvaccinated.
Employee of the Quarter Third Quarter 2021
Jennifer Shepheard has been named the Washington County Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter for the 3rd quarter of 2021. Jennifer is a Community Health […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available at WCHD COVID Testing Sites
Starting July 21st, 2021, the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine will be available at WCHD COVID-19 testing sites on Mondays and Wednesdays. The COVID-19 […]
WCHD Reopens to the Public
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2021 As of July 1, 2021, all Washington County Health Department office buildings will be open to the public. […]
Employee of the Quarter Second Quarter 2021
Tia Taylor has been named the Washington County Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter of 2021. Tia is a Community Health […]
Condom Access Survey
Take the survey here Introduction: Washington County has high levels of teen pregnancy and sexually-transmitted illnesses (STIs) among adolescents. Using data from 2013-2019, Washington County […]
WCHD Press Release: A Reminder To Marylanders- Keep Wildlife In The Wild
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Danielle Stahl, Public Information Officer Danielle.stahl@maryland.gov A Reminder To Marylanders: Keep Wildlife In The Wild WCHD Reminds Residents […]
National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week May 6th – May 12th, 2021 Since 1993 each year National Nurses Week is celebrated beginning on May 6th in recognition […]
Meet Our New Director of Health Planning and Strategic Initiatives
Meet the new Director of WCHD’s Health Planning and Strategic Initiatives Division: Jared Blakeslee! Jared began his professional career in the field of community mental […]
Washington County COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Danielle Stahl, Public Information Officer danielle.stahl@maryland.gov Washington County Drive Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Hagerstown, MD (April 15, 2021)- […]
Press Release: Healthy Families New Location
Press Release Healthy Families Program- New Location April 9, 2021 The Healthy Families program offices have moved from the health department’s main building to our […]
Employee of the Quarter First Quarter 2021
Lisa Getka has been named the Washington County Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter for the 1st quarter of 2021. Lisa is a Peer Recovery […]
