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 […]
It’s Hot Out There – Know Where Water, Cooling and Refreshing Stations Are Located Locally
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 […]
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 […]
Register Today for World No Tobacco Day Masks & Mystery Celebration – Call 240-313-3310!
MEDIA ALERT: Cat Found Near Maugans Avenue McDonald’s Tests Positive for Rabies
The Washington County Health Department has confirmed that a cat found outside of the McDonald’s at 18411 Maugans Ave., was euthanized and tested positive for […]
Health Department Offers Direction as Measles Continues Spread Across U.S.
With 800+ cases of measles and three deaths reported in the U.S. already this year – and more than 10% of cases leading to hospitalization […]
From the Maryland Department of Health: National Public Health Week Celebrated April 7-13, 2025
Proclamation from the Governor of the State of Maryland PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK April 7-13, 2025 Whereas, public health improves the health of communities by preventing the […]
From the MD Dept of Health: Two cases of measles confirmed in Maryland residents with recent international travel
Marylanders urged to check exposure times, monitor symptoms, and make sure vaccinations are up to date Baltimore, MD (March 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department […]
From the MD Dept of Health: One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland Resident with Recent International Travel
Marylanders urged to check exposure times, monitor symptoms, and make sure vaccinations are up to date Baltimore, MD (March 9) – The Maryland Department of […]
Steve Christman Named Employee of the Quarter
Steve Christman, a maintenance supervisor at the Washington County Health Department, was named employee of the quarter for the first quarter of calendar year 2025. […]
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE – Community Health Needs Assessment Review & Feedback
Thank you to everyone who works, lives, plays or prays in Washington County and took the time to fill out our recent Community Health Needs […]
Be Aware & Stay Protected During Respiratory Illness Season
Updates on respiratory illnesses in our part of Maryland are available at: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data. With a good deal of sickness around us and recent holiday get-togethers, […]
