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 […]
UPDATED – Water, Cooling and Refreshing Stations Available Locally as Excessive Heat Expected
We are in the season of hot temperatures and increasing humidity. As heat indices rise, please keep the following information in mind: Locally, there are […]
Rohrersville Cat Positive for Rabies
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 18, 2025) – The Washington County Health Department has confirmed that a cat in the area of Violet Road in Rohrersville has […]
Bonnie Beachley Named Health Department Employee of the Quarter
Bonnie Beachley of the behavioral health services team at the Washington County Health Department was named Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of […]
Not Sure What Immunizations You’ve Had? Health Department Nurses Can Help!
MyIR – the immunization consumer access portal – is no longer available for Maryland residents to access vaccine records. Record requests can be made directly […]
