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If you live and/or work in Washington County, join Healthy Washington County Tuesday Nov. 20 at 9am at Robinwood Professional Center, suite 142 for a Community Health Needs Assessment Public Forum.

In collaborative effort with APPLES for Children, Inc., Washington County Public Schools, Head Start of Washington County, Inc, The Washington County Family Center and The Judy Center of Washington County, we […]

The Washington County Health Department is offering a program to help Maryland residents control their blood pressure. Participants will receive a free blood pressure monitor that they can use to check their blood pressure at home. Participants will also work with their healthcare provider to keep their blood pressure under control. There is a limited number of blood pressure monitors available.

Walk Maryland Day is Wednesday, October 10, 2018! Walk Maryland Day is a celebration of our official state exercise–walking! To celebrate, there will be a walk at noon on the Hagerstown Cultural Trail. All participants will receive a miniature Maryland flag!

What should I do if my septic tank or field is flooded? If your septic tank and/or field lines are underwater, then do not use […]

Come chat with a trained Lifestyle Coach and other community members on September 5th at 11am for an informational session about how people are preventing type 2 diabetes with the PreventT2 lifestyle change program. Class is open for enrollment and curriculum will begin September 12th from 11am-12pm. Call 240-313-3302 to register.

Press Release BABY & ME – Tobacco Free ProgramTM Receives “Best Practice” Designation   Quit smoking while earning FREE DIAPERS!  It sounds too good to […]

Date: August 28, 2018 For Immediate Release ### The Washington County Health Department has been advised of multiple reports of individuals being attacked by a […]

Washington County Pathfinder is a special project of the Washington County Health Department. The Pathfinder website is a resource for people to find opportunities to be active in Washington County. Visit the website at washcopathfinder.com and explore the map to find trails for walking, hiking, biking, and boating. Find your path to activity with Washington County Pathfinder.

Join us for several community walks and a Walking Movement Leader Training! These events are all free and open to the public. The purpose is to get moving while getting to know your neighbors and community better. Connect with your health, your community, and the places you live by joining on one of these free events in Washington County.[…]

The Washington County Health Department in collaboration with several other community organizations including the City of Hagerstown, Washington County Recreation and Fitness, Washington County Commission […]

According to Washington County Health Department officials, Washington County has had its first known case of severe bleeding after the use of synthetic cannabinoids.
Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made, mind-altering chemicals that are sprayed onto dried plant material. The plant material is then smoked or, when the chemicals are in liquid form, the chemicals may be used in vaping products. Individuals have developed excessive bleeding after exposure to synthetic cannabinoids contaminated with a chemical similar to rat poison which interferes with the body’s normal clotting ability. The condition is known as synthetic cannabinoid-associated coagulopathy. […]