The Washington County Health Department is collaborating with the Hagerstown YMCA, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and Meritus Health to host the 2020 Healthy […]
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2020 Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for insurance plans is now going on from November 1, 2019 until December 15, 2019. Call toll free at 888-202-0212 to schedule an appointment for free in-person help with enrolling in health insurance.
Maryland Department of Health launches portal to give parents access to vaccination records online at no cost
October 17, 2019 Media Contact: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-8649 Maryland Department of Health […]
October is SIDS Awareness Month
According to CDC, sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is a term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby less than 1 […]
National Diabetes Prevention Program Classes Starting November 13th!
The Washington County Health Department has a free lifestyle change program to help you prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Find out how to eat healthy and […]
CSAP Closure Press Release
Effective September 24, 2019 the Washington County Health Department’s Catoctin Summit Adolescent Program has ceased to offer services. The program, a residential substance abuse treatment […]
Baby Sleep Focus Group
Participate in the Baby Sleep Focus Group! Are you parenting a baby 6 months or younger in Washington County? Help the Washington County Health Department learn more about the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of families related to baby sleep and keeping babies safe.
Walk Maryland Day
Walk Maryland Day is Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019; coinciding with National Walk to School Day. The purpose of Walk Maryland Day is to celebrate Maryland’s state exercise – walking – by getting outside and taking a walk! Walk to school, walk to work, or take a walk on one of the many trails in Washington County! The Washington County Health Department and the City of Hagerstown are hosting a 30-minute lunchtime walk at noon on October 2nd at the Hagerstown Cultural Trail. [Read more]
September is National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a […]
Mobile Farmers Market
The Mobile Farmers Market, VFF Produce, is now up and running! Join us for the kick-off Tuesday, August 6th at Alexander House from 2:00 p.m. […]
Request for Proposal: Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center
The Washington County Health Department has an open bid invitation for a Behavioral Health Crisis Walk-In Center. Visit our Purchasing Department’s Open Bid Invitations page to learn […]
MDH Press Release: Precautions to avoid heat-related illness
On July 18, 2019 the Maryland Department of Health sent out a press release alerting residents to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid […]