Washington County Health Department

Healthy Families Open House
2020-04-08 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Healthy Families of Washington County is hosting an open house for all expectant parents!
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DATE: April 8, 2020
TIME: DROP IN 12:30-3:30pm
PLACE: Washington County Health Dept
1302 Pennsylvania Ave.
Call 240-313-3270 for more information
Refreshments Provided!
Raffles will be drawn for prizes including a $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card!
*Do Not Have to Be Present to Win

Free Parent Training: Learn About ACES
2020-02-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Washington County Free Library, 100 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Free Parent Training- ECAC has a phenomenal Parent training scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19th from 10:00-2:15 at the library for parents and caregivers. View flyer
Our local superstar Ligia Teodorovici will lead the morning with ACE for parents. National speaker Craig Boykin will be sharing his inspirational story and mantra from GED to PhD! To hear a trailer from one of his trainings visit www.craigboykin.com
Please encourage your parents to reserve their seat. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP by emailing: Kernskat@wcps.k12.md.us or call 301-766-8682.

National Diabetes Prevention Program
2020-02-25 06:00 - 19:00 | Robinwood Professional Center, 11110 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
You can prevent type 2 diabetes with the National Diabetes Prevention Program! This year-long lifestyle change program will help you learn how to eat healthy, be active, and develop other healthy habits to prevent type 2 diabetes. Take a risk test at doihaveprediabetes.org to find out if you’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Meritus is hosting a class starting February 25th at 6:00pm at the Robinwood Endocrinology Center Suite #108 (Yellow Entrance). Call 301-790-8907 to sign up or learn more.

Health & Wellness Summit
2020-01-11 10:00 - 16:00 | The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
The Maryland Theatre is kicking off the new year with a special event to promote living healthy.
The Expo will offer three floors of interactive vendor displays presenting health screenings, physical fitness demonstrations, fit products, healthy meal prep, healthcare options and more.
For a detailed list and schedule of panel discussions and educational presentations & demonstrations visit mdtheatre.org or check out the Flyer

To purchase ticket for this event visit mdtheatre.org

Healthy Business Challenge Kickoff
2019-11-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Join us for this kickoff celebration of the Healthy Business Challenge! Learn about how to participate in the challenge and network with other businesses. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP with the number of attendees to hannah.person@maryland.gov
Learn more about the Healthy Business Challenge or register at https://healthywashingtoncounty.com/resources/healthy-business-challenge

2019 Great American Smoke Out
2019-11-21 11:00 - 19:00 | Herald Mail Press Room, pin 100 Summit Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740
It’s that time of year! The Great American Smoke Out will be holding a special event at the Herald-Mail Press Room on November 21 from 11am-7pm for anyone who may be looking for assistance to quit smoking and resources for those assisting others who are ready to quit smoking. Please join us for this special one day event!

Check out the flyer for a schedule of events and all the great giveaways!
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Check out our Tobacco Free for Life Program on how we can help you quit today!
Tobacco Free for Life

Harm Reduction at HCC
2019-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Our Harm Reduction Program will be at the Student Center in the Lobby at Hagerstown Community College. They will be providing general information on behavioral health resources in Washington County as well as Narcan, smoking cessation, sexual health, domestic violence and advocacy work.

National Diabetes Prevention Program First Class
2019-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
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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 add physical activity to your day. Learn to manage stress and how to stay motivated. Enjoy working with a lifestyle coach and group members for 1 year. Meet once a week for the first four months and then once or twice a month for the remainder of the year. Join this group today to get the support you need to make healthy lifestyle changes!
First Class: November 13th, 2019 from 10:00am-11:00am
Where: Washington County Health Department
When: Wednesdays 10:00am-11:00am
Requirements: 18 years of age or older, Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or greater, and prediabetes diagnosed through a blood test or at risk for diabetes based on screening test.
Check out this website for a screening test: doihaveprediabetes.org

Babypalooza 2019
2019-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Bester Elementary School, 385 Mill St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Don’t miss this FREE, exciting event celebrating the youngest members of the community and their families!
Event is open to the public!
NEW THIS YEAR: ECAC’s Early Learning Carnival!
Come check out lots of valuable resources, family activities, belly painting (back by popular demand), learn about child development and enter for a chance to lots of great prizes!

Make sure you stop by our tables to learn about our Healthy Families Program and to participate in our safe sleep activity!
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Health & Fitness On The Move Expo
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Robinwood Professional Center, 11110 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Location: Robinwood Professional Center Atrium and Suite 142
Brought to you by Meritus Health and Zion Baptist Church
This FREE event will focus on living a healthy life for people of all ages!
Health agency vendors will be on site to perform health screenings and provide health, nutrition, and exercise information to promote living a holistic, healthy lifestyle.
The event will host engaging speakers discussing relevant health topics, as well as fitness and cooking demonstrations.

Make sure to stop by the health departments table and buy some fresh local produce from the Mobile Farmers Market!

Health and Fitness Expo FLYER

Walk Maryland Day
2019-10-02 12:00 - 12:30 | Hagerstown Cultural Trail, 36 W Antietam St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Celebrate Walk Maryland Day on Wednesday, October 2nd! Come take a walk on the Hagerstown Cultural Tail at lunch time and celebrate Maryland’s state exercise: walking! The walk starts at noon at the Antietam Street trail entrance. The walk will take about 30 minutes.
All participants will receive a miniature Maryland flag and the Manning Media street team will be giving out free water! The first 50 participants will receive a free salad from Bella’s Bites!
The Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite selling fresh produce and all walkers will receive a $1 coupon!
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Washington County Citizens' Emergency Preparedness Day
2019-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Lowe’s Home Improvement Store, 1500 Wesel Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
September is National Preparedness Month! Learn how to keep your family safe in the event of a real emergency.
Join us for this family friendly event that includes:

free raffle drawings; Prizes from Mission BBQ, Lowes, and Shawley’s
demonstrations
mascots
DJ
Kids’s Zone with hands-on activities
15+ vendors with preparedness information, handouts and freebies!

First 100 families will receive a $10 gift card to Lowes!

Southside Community Block Party
2019-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Bester Community of Hope is hosting their annual block party alongside City Park Fall Fest and Porch Fest this year on September 21, 2019 from 12 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at City Park.

The Southside Community Block Party celebrates the south end community and is a way for area residents to connect with each other as well as local services and supports.

National music acts The Swon Brothers and The Chuck Brown Band perform, family friendly activities, and many local connections. Join the party!

Family Healthcare of Hagerstown Healthy Families Festival
2019-09-19 16:30 - 19:00 | Family Healthcare of Hagerstown, 201 S. Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740
Family Healthcare of Hagerstown is having there annual Healthy Families Festival on September 19, 2019 from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at their location on 201 South Cleveland Ave.

This is a free community event with health screenings and education, cooking demos, prizes, giveaways, food, fun activities and more!

13th Annual Hagerstown Hispanic festival
2019-09-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
This festival highlights Hispanic culture and heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month as well as raising funds for scholarships to Hagerstown Community College, Maryland.

Hope Day
2019-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | WCHD Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Area churches and organizations are coming together to share hope and show love #ForHagerstown. Come enjoy FREE:
-Food
-Music
-Kids Zone
-Community Resources
-Health Service
-Family Photos
-Grocery Giveaway

Remembrance in the Park
2019-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Hagerstown City Park, 501 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
A Remembrance of September 11, 2001
Tribute
You are invited to attend the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park. It is a time when we honor those who currently serve, or have served, in the military, law enforcement, and emergency services and the citizens who volunteer to keep our community a safer and more prepared place in which to live.
This memorial ceremony will also honor our fallen heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty to keep our community safe and protect the citizens of Washington County by the reading of each name followed by the tolling of the bell for each fallen hero.
Music will be provided beginning at 5:45 pm by the New Horizons Band – Hagerstown.

Walk of Honor
The Walk of Honor is an area in Tribute Gardens where bricks are laid in remembrance, or in honor, of those who have made a positive difference in serving and supporting our community at a time of crises. The 2019 bricks that have been placed by organizations and loved ones to honor, or in memory of, outstanding citizens will be unveiled.
Processional
A processional of responder apparatus will enter the Hagerstown City Park just prior to the beginning of the ceremony.

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Hagerstown Community College Community Resource Fair
2019-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
HCC will be holding a community resource fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on campus in the Student Center, Main Dining Room.

Washington Goes Purple Recovery Walk
2019-09-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Hagerstown Downtown Square
Join us for the 3rd Annual Recovery Walk- EXCITING details coming soon!

Washington Goes Purple Kickoff Event
2019-08-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Hagerstown City Park Band Shell, 501 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Save the date for our kickoff- Exciting speakers being announced shortly! Kid friendly with lots of activities!

Healthy Families Open House
2019-08-23 12:30 - 15:30 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Having a baby?! Come learn how Healthy Families can Help!
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We are hosting an Open House for all pregnant moms living in Washington County, MD.

Vendors will include Healthy Families, Head Start of Washington County, Apples for Children, the Judy Center and much more!
Information will be provided on resources for moms, babies, and families.
Refreshments will be provided.
Raffles will be drawn for a gift basket!
Event is FREE! Bring a Friend!

DATE: FRIDAY 8/23/19, DROP IN FROM 12:30-3:30 PM
*YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN RAFFLE
LOCATION: WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPT: 1302 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742
PLEASE RSVP BY 8/21/19– PHONE 240-313-3271

Commission on Aging Shades of Age Expo
2019-08-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Washington County Commission on Aging, 535 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
The Washington County Commission on Aging is hosting their 2nd Annual Shades of Age Expo on August 22 , 2019 from 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. at the Senior Activities Center located on 535 E. Franklin St.

There will be free health screenings, education, prizes, giveaways and more!

National Night Out
2019-08-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Join us for the annual National Night Out event! This year’s event features food, fun, exhibits, activities, and of course–the backpack giveaway! There will also be a food drop again this year, so please be sure to bring extra reusable bags to take home fresh produce when you leave! This event happens rain or shine and is totally FREE of charge!
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better places to live

Mobile Farmers Market Kick-Off
2019-08-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Alexander House, 7 E Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Come join VFF Produce and the Washington County Health Department (WCHD) for the kick-off of the new Mobile Farmers Market!
VFF will be providing local fresh produce and the WCHD will be educating customers about nutrition, healthy recipes, and their BMI.
$1 off coupons will be available to use at the farmers market if you get your BMI calculated with the health department that day.
Check the Facebook event for more details and updates.

Free Narcan Training
2019-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Hagerstown Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
FREE Training! July 17, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hagerstown Community College

11400 Robinwood Drive
Student Center Room 182

Hagerstown, MD 21740
If you are concerned that a loved one is at risk for overdosing on heroin or a prescription pain medication, this training is for you.
You will learn: Opioid types. How to recognize, respond to, and prevent an opioid overdose. How to administer intra-nasal naloxone to reverse an overdose. You will receive one 4 mg dose of intra-nasal naloxone.
For more information contact the Washington County Health Department; Division of Behavioral Health Services at 240-313-3365.

Men's Event
2019-06-28 17:00 - 19:30 | WCHD Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
June is mental health awareness month and as men we are taught not to speak about those feelings. This is a space where we can see others struggles that have been turned into victories in a non-judgmental environment.
Come enjoy dinner and music performances from two of Hagerstown’s Christian rappers. Also hear stories of resilience and how to stay motivated when struggles arise.
Adult, young and teenage men come join us as we have a great end to the month and to celebrate with great music, food, and fellowship.

National HIV Testing Day
2019-06-27 10:30 - 14:00 | Market Lot Corner
We will be offering FREE and confidential HIV testing June 27th from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Market Lot Corner and Downtown Square (Potomac & Washington St.)
Can’t make it to this event? No worries, the WCHD offers FREE and confidential HIV testing Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at our main building located at 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Hagerstown.
Know your status! Get tested!

Maryland Health Connection Regional Forum
2019-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Washington County Free Library, 100 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
You’re Invited to Our Statewide Forums!
Maryland Health Connection sent this bulletin at 05/09/2019 03:01 PM EDT

2019 Regional Forums
State and community leaders will provide an update of the health insurance marketplace and lead a discussion about your region’s needs and strategies for the future. We’d like to hear your ideas and input.

Tuesday, May 14, 1-2:30 p.m.
Southern Region
Charles County Library West Branch
10405 O’Donnell Place, Rooms A&C
Waldorf, MD 20603
RSVP

Thursday, June 13, 10:30 a.m-noon
Prince George’s County
College Park Airport Operations Building
1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive
College Park, MD 20740
RSVP

Tuesday, May 21, 12:30-2 p.m.
Lower Eastern Shore
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
500 Glen Ave., DaNang Room
Salisbury, MD 21804
RSVP

Wednesday, June 19, 1-2:30 p.m.
Far Western Region
Washington County Downtown Library Community Room
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
RSVP

Tuesday, June 11, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m.
Montgomery County
The Dennis Avenue Health Center
First Floor Conference Room
2000 Dennis Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
RSVP

Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Central Region
Sheppard Pratt Conference Center
6501 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21204
RSVP

Washington County Commission on Aging Walking Path Grand Opening
2019-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Washington County Commission on Aging, 535 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Celebrate the grand opening of the Washington County Commission on Aging’s walking path on June 4th at noon!

Healthy Families Open House
2019-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Are you having a baby?! Come learn how Healthy Families can help!

The Washington County Health Department Healthy Families Program is having an open house for all pregnant moms living in Washington County, MD. Information and resources for moms, babies and families will be provided. And make sure you stick around for the raffle to win a gift basket. Refreshments will be provided.
When: Friday May 10th, 2019; Drop in from 1-3p.m.
Location: Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown MD, 21742
Please RSVP by May 9th at 240-313-3275
This Event is Free. Bring Friends and children are welcome!
Check out the Open House Flyer
For more information on the Healthy Families Program visit their web-page here
