Dana Linton of the administration department was selected as the Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of FY24. Dana is professional, polite and […]
Release – Health Department Joins Downtown Partnerships to Provide Essential Care Services
The Washington County Health Department recently joined several downtown partnerships to expand essential health care services to Hagerstown city residents. Every second Tuesday each month, […]
From the Maryland Dept. of Health: One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland Resident with Recent International Travel
Click image to read full press release. Updated Washington County Health Department Measles page
Valentine’s Day Testing Event @ Behavioral Health Services
Valentine’s Day- Feb 14th 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-4pm FREE HIV, syphilis and HEP-C testing WCHD-BHS: 925 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown MD Walk-in, No appointment needed
Health Department Recommends Vaccinations Now as Respiratory Illnesses Abound
Vaccinations are available locally and are extremely important during the evolving season of respiratory illnesses currently in our county, according to Washington County Health Department […]
It’s Virus Season!
Attention: For those visiting health department offices and services. Do you or family members with you have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms? To limit the spread […]
Wendy Shifflett Named Employee of the Quarter
Wendy Shifflett of the administration division has been selected as the employee of the quarter. Wendy has been with the health department since December 2021, […]
Healthy Washington County Partners, including Washington County Health Department, Celebrate Remarkable Community Milestone
When people are closer to a healthy weight, they experience improved health including lower blood pressure, a reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes, decreased […]
Health Department Prepared Should New COVID-19 Boosters Arrive in County
With news that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) endorsed the newest COVID-19 shot for those age […]
UPDATED TABLE – Fall 2023 Vaccines
Please speak with your primary care provider to find out if their practice offers any vaccinations for the fall respiratory illnesses. Flu shots are regularly […]
Public Health Now Radio Show Brings Health Department Info to WJEJ Listeners
The Washington County Health Department has finished its first full month of a new radio program it debuted on Washington County’s first and longest-running radio […]
Laura Bishop Named Employee of the Quarter
Laura Bishop, who works as a social work supervisor with the behavioral health services division, was selected as the employee of the quarter. Laura began […]
