The first protein-based COVID-19 vaccination product – Novavax – recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) following the Food and Drug Administration’s […]
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Anchoring the Community – Behavioral Health Services Extend Hours Last Tuesday Each Month
Anchoring the Community The Harm Reduction program will offer extended hours Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 4-7 p.m., at behavioral health services, 925 N. Burhans Blvd., […]
David Washington, coordinator of Harm Reduction for the Health Department, Meets People Where They Are
David Washington knew before his tenth grade year in high school that he was meant to serve others and support them right where they are, […]
Press Release: Health Department Secures Federal Funds for Additional Crisis Beds in County
Washington County Health Department leaders joined Meritus Health team members last week to accept a check for SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Youngest in Community Available at Health Department
Parents and guardians of children ages six months to five years of age may now make appointments for them to receive their initial COVID-19 vaccination […]
Press Release – Mini Health Fairs to Bring Health Department Services Right to Communities
Hagerstown, Md. (UPDATED July 22, 2022; June 22, 2022) – Everything from reproductive health services information to diabetes risk screening, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to […]
Press Release: Drug Take-Back Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Curbside Drop-Off of Expired Medications, an Important Community Service Hagerstown, Md. (June 17, 2022) – Expired and unused medications of […]
Healthy Washington County FY22 Community Health Needs Assessment
Healthy Washington County FY22 Community Health Needs Assessment (Hagerstown, March 4, 2022) – Mental health, obesity and substance use are top three health priorities in […]
Press Release: World No Tabacco Day Event
The Washington County Health Department’s Tobacco Free for Life Program announces World No Tobacco Day 2022 Event. Theme: Protect the Environment (May 2, 2022. […]
Public Health Notice: February Overdose and Overdose Deaths
(March 4, 2022. Hagerstown, MD)- The Washington County Health Department Division of Behavioral Health in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Hagerstown City Police […]
FDA Recall on Abbott Infant Formula
The FDA is advising consumers that Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas should not be use if: the first two digits of the Lot […]
Press Release: KN95 Mask and At-Home Rapid Test Distribution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2022 Re: KN95 and At Home Rapid Test Distribution The Washington County Health Department is distributing free KN95 masks […]
