Jan. 5, 2026 Statement from Secretary Seshamani on childhood vaccine schedule “Vaccines remain one of the most powerful and effective tools we have to […]
Visitors to Health Department Encouraged to Wear Masks Following Direction of the Maryland Department of Health
UPDATED – From the Maryland Department of Health (Jan. 5, 2026), responding to surge in flu cases statewide, Marylanders urged to get flu shot, practice […]
Update – Several Skunks Test Positive for Rabies in the County in December
HAGERSTOWN, MD (Dec. 12, 2025) – The skunks recently reported as testing positive for rabies by the Washington County Health Department were located on Clevelandtown […]
Skunks in Our Area Test Positive for Rabies; Public Should Exercise Caution
THIS RELEASE WAS UPDATED DEC. 12. HAGERSTOWN, MD (Dec. 11, 2025) – The Washington County Health Department has confirmed that several skunks submitted for testing […]
Storm Alert – Prepare. Find Resources. Take Care of Yourself and Others.
With cold weather arriving, it’s important to find a safe, warm place inside to stay. Our friends at Reach of Washington County put together these […]
Fiscal Restrictions Cause Removal of Cribs for Kids Program at Health Department
HAGERSTOWN, MD (November 2025) – Due to fiscal restrictions, the Washington County Health Department is no longer able to provide the Cribs for Kids program. […]
From the MD Dept. of Health: First Cold-Related Illness Death of 2025-2026 Winter Weather Season Reported
Baltimore, MD (Nov. 21, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Health today announced the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2025-2026 winter weather season. […]
Where To Find Support Locally as Federal Assistance Wavers
HAGERSTOWN, MD (Nov. 1, 2025) – As the new month begins and the federal government shutdown continues, support programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Health Department Issues Public Awareness Alert As Dead Birds in County Test Presumptively Positive for Avian Flu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Avian Flu Alert Hagerstown, MD. (September 27, 2025) – The Washington County Department of Health has received a report of dead […]
Respiratory Virus Vaccine Guidance Issued from the Maryland Department of Health for the 2025-2026 Illness Season
Press Release from the Maryland Department of Health (Sept. 19, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to following scientific evidence, […]
Annual Save-A-Life Day Has Health Department Teams Providing Naloxone, Training County-Wide
On Sept. 25, 2025, all 50 states are participating in the first fully national day of free naloxone! Hosted locally by the Washington County Health […]
Jennifer White Named Health Department’s Employee of the Quarter
Jennifer White, the administrative officer and family resource specialist for the Healthy Families Washington County program, a part of the nursing division at the Washington […]
