March 26, 2020 Re: Confirmed Rabies in Feral Cat in Smithsburg The Washington County Health Department has confirmed rabies in a feral cat located […]
2020 Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for insurance plans is now going on from November 1, 2019 until December 15, 2019. Call toll free at 888-202-0212 to schedule an appointment for free in-person help with enrolling in health insurance.
Maryland Department of Health launches portal to give parents access to vaccination records online at no cost
October 17, 2019 Media Contact: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-8649 Maryland Department of Health […]
MDH Press Release: Precautions to avoid heat-related illness
On July 18, 2019 the Maryland Department of Health sent out a press release alerting residents to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid […]
2018 Third Quarter Fatal Overdose Data
State Releases 2018 Third Quarter Fatal Overdose Data Heroin and Prescription Opioid-Related Deaths Continue to Show Decline; Fentanyl and Cocaine-Related Deaths Continue to Rise BALTIMORE, […]
Caring Connections: A New Service for Washington County Families
In collaborative effort with APPLES for Children, Inc., Washington County Public Schools, Head Start of Washington County, Inc, The Washington County Family Center and The Judy Center of Washington County, we […]
State Urges Marylanders Not to Consume Fresh Crab Meat Imported from Venezuela
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers to avoid eating fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela because of potential risk of infection. The Department is investigating a cluster of Vibrio infections in individuals who reported eating “fresh” (non-pasteurized) crab meat—from a plastic tub—with a label indicating that it is imported from Venezuela. […]
New, More Effective Shingles Vaccine Available!
The Washington County Health Department now has a new and more effective vaccine for the painful shingles virus! If you are over 50 and have […]
