HAGERSTOWN, MD – The new Maryland Vaccine Program (MVP) that offers free immunizations to adults is now available at the Washington County Health Department. Adults […]
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From the Maryland Department of Health – Third Confirmed Measles Case in State
UPDATE (May 1, 2026): The Maryland Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a Washington, D.C. resident who visited a […]
Health Department Names Latest Employee of the Quarter
Denise Johnson of the nursing team at the Washington County Health Department was named Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of calendar year […]
Food Protection in Washington County- Protecting Public Health
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2020 Re: Food Protection in Washington County- Protecting Public Health Recently, our Environmental Health Division has received complaints regarding […]
From the Maryland Department of Health – Increase of Mumps Cases in Maryland
Baltimore, MD (Feb. 19, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed an increase in mumps cases in the state. As of February 19, […]
Health Department Names First Employee of the Quarter for 2026
Missy Crocker of the administration team at the Washington County Health Department was named Employee of the Quarter for the first quarter of calendar year […]
From the Maryland Department of Health: Statement from Secretary Seshamani on Childhood Vaccine Schedule
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. […]
