While free COVID-19 resources at statewide sites have officially ended and many local options at no-or-low cost for Washington County residents have slowed or nearly […]
In The News – Health Department Secures Grant Money for Area Partners to Expand Mental Health, Mobile Health Services in the Community
IN THE NEWS – The Washington County Commissioners approved grants totaling $569,412 last week to expand access to health services, including mental health services and […]
New Bivalent COVID-19 Booster for Youngest in Community Available Through the Health Department
HAGERSTOWN – Parents and guardians of children ages six months to five years of age may now make appointments for them to receive the bivalent […]
UPDATED: Community Members with Mobility, Transportation, Other Issues, Offered Vaccines Right Where They Are
Are you or a loved one in a situation where it is difficult to leave your home for health care? Upon request, the Washington County […]
RELEASE: County Health Officer Reminds Community of Public Health Measures to Take, Make Holidays Safer for All
With multiple respiratory illnesses looming large in the community and holiday gatherings happening for many in the next week, Washington County Health Officer Earl […]
ADVISORY – Avian Flu Rare in Humans; Maryland Poultry Case Confirmed by Maryland Department of Agriculture/USDA
ADVISORY – Avian Flu Rare in Humans; Maryland Poultry Case Confirmed by Maryland Department of Agriculture/USDA The Maryland Department of Agriculture provided an official news […]
Respiratory Illnesses Comparison Chart – Which is it?
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org.
Barbara Harrison Named Employee of the Quarter
Barbara Harrison of the nursing division has been selected as the employee of the quarter. From day one of accepting a temporary position […]
UPDATED PRESS RELEASE – Middle Schools Serving as Sites for Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
UPDATED NOV. 17 FOR RESCHEDULED CLINIC AT HANCOCK MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL – PLEASE SEE BELOW The Washington County Health Department is following up its recent flu […]
Employee Spotlight – Lisa Blair, Peer Recovery Specialist, Shares How Affliction Brings Understanding
Recovery Month celebrations are more of a daily event year-round for Lisa Blair – not just something that happens in September. As a peer […]
Fall Brings Flu Shots to Schools; COVID-19 Testing Site Re-Opens, Vaccines Continue
Fall is a busy season for the Washington County Health Department, as new clinics open and the drive-thru/walk-up COVID-19 testing site re-opens for the colder […]
Press Release – Local Health Officials Encouraging Pre-Registration for Monkeypox Vaccine
Washington County Health Department officials encourage anyone concerned about exposure to the monkeypox (MPX) virus to pre-register with the Maryland Department of Health’s (MDH) system […]
