According to Washington County Health Department officials, Washington County has had its first known case of severe bleeding after the use of synthetic cannabinoids.
Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made, mind-altering chemicals that are sprayed onto dried plant material. The plant material is then smoked or, when the chemicals are in liquid form, the chemicals may be used in vaping products. Individuals have developed excessive bleeding after exposure to synthetic cannabinoids contaminated with a chemical similar to rat poison which interferes with the body’s normal clotting ability. The condition is known as synthetic cannabinoid-associated coagulopathy. […]
Walking and Walkability Survey
Take the Washington County Walking and Walkability Survey at tinyurl.com/WashCoWalkingSurvey The survey is intended to be taken by adults who live in Washington County, Maryland. […]
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 […]
National HIV Testing Day
National HIV Testing Day is Wednesday, June 27th! Did you know? Getting tested is the only way to know your HIV status. If you are HIV-positive, […]
Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Take the Community Health Needs Assessment Survey now! Everyone who lives or works Washington County is encouraged to complete the survey. The results of the survey […]
WCHD Receives Bronze Wellness at Work Award
The Washington County Health Department received a Bronze level Wellness at Work Award at the 9th annual Maryland Workplace Health and Wellness Symposium in Baltimore […]
