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Employee Spotlight: Celebrating Deputy Health Officer Dr. Diana Gaviria for Doctors’ Day 2023
Hagerstown, Md. (March 30, 2023) – Dr. Diana Gaviria weaved through several layers of medicine on her way to public health. She enjoyed science in […]
Tammi Fuller Named Employee of the Quarter
Tammi Fuller of the nursing division has been selected as the employee of the quarter. Tammi is a quintessential employee who has had a huge […]
Press Release – Health Department Teams Offer Continuous Downtown Presence
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 […]
Jump into Weight Loss at the Go For Bold Pledge & Plunge Inaugural Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jump into Weight Loss at the Go For Bold Pledge & Plunge Inaugural Event Cascade, Md. (Dec. 30, 2022) – As […]
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 […]
