According to CDC, sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby less than 1 […]
National Diabetes Prevention Program Classes Starting November 13th!
The Washington County Health Department has a free lifestyle change program to help you prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Find out how to eat healthy and […]
CSAP Closure Press Release
Effective September 24, 2019 the Washington County Health Department’s Catoctin Summit Adolescent Program has ceased to offer services. The program, a residential substance abuse treatment […]
Baby Sleep Focus Group
Participate in the Baby Sleep Focus Group! Are you parenting a baby 6 months or younger in Washington County? Help the Washington County Health Department learn more about the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of families related to baby sleep and keeping babies safe.
Walk Maryland Day
Walk Maryland Day is Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019; coinciding with National Walk to School Day. The purpose of Walk Maryland Day is to celebrate Maryland’s state exercise – walking – by getting outside and taking a walk! Walk to school, walk to work, or take a walk on one of the many trails in Washington County! The Washington County Health Department and the City of Hagerstown are hosting a 30-minute lunchtime walk at noon on October 2nd at the Hagerstown Cultural Trail. [Read more]
September is National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a […]
Mobile Farmers Market
The Mobile Farmers Market, VFF Produce, is now up and running! Join us for the kick-off Tuesday, August 6th at Alexander House from 2:00 p.m. […]
Request for Proposal: Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center
The Washington County Health Department has an open bid invitation for a Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center. Visit our Purchasing Department’s Open Bid Invitations page to learn […]
Request for Proposals for Janitorial Services-WIC Offices/Distribution Center
The Washington County Health Department has an open bid invitation for Janitorial Services for WIC Offices/Distribution Center. Visit our Purchasing Department’s Open Bid Invitations page to learn […]
Pathfinder Facebook Photo Contest
Enter the Washington County Pathfinder Facebook Photo Contest! The contest runs June 1, 2019 – August 31, 2019. A randomly selected participant will win a Fitbit Versa! […]
WCHD Receives Silver Wellness at Work Award
The Washington County Health Department received a Silver level Wellness at Work Award at the 10th annual Maryland Workplace Health and Wellness Symposium in Baltimore […]
Meet Our New Director of Nursing
Meet the new Director of WCHD’s Nursing Division: Rhonda Reid! Rhonda Reid, MSN, RN, CCCT, has been in the nursing profession for 38 years, initially starting as […]
