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!
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Flooding and Your Well and Septic
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 […]
Diabetes Prevention Classes Forming Now
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.
BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program Receives “Best Practice” Designation
Press Release BABY & ME – Tobacco Free ProgramTM Receives “Best Practice” Designation Quit smoking while earning FREE DIAPERS! It sounds too good to […]
Press Release: Potentially Rabid Raccoon
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
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.
Walk with us!
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.[…]
Press Release: Hagerstown Walk Audit
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 […]
First Case of Severe Bleeding Due to Synthetic Cannabinoids Reported in Washington County
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. […]
Walking and Walkability Survey
Take the Washington County Walking and Walkability Survey at tinyurl.com/WashCoWalkingSurvey The survey is intended to be taken by adults who live in Washington County, Maryland. […]
State Urges Marylanders Not to Consume Fresh Crab Meat Imported from Venezuela
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers to avoid eating fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela because of potential risk of infection. The Department is investigating a cluster of Vibrio infections in individuals who reported eating “fresh” (non-pasteurized) crab meat—from a plastic tub—with a label indicating that it is imported from Venezuela. […]
New, More Effective Shingles Vaccine Available!
The Washington County Health Department now has a new and more effective vaccine for the painful shingles virus! If you are over 50 and have […]
