Southside Community Block Party
2019-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

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!

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

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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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.

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

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

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

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.

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. 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.

Healthy Families Open House
2020-04-08 12:30 - 15:30 | 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

WCHD Vaccination Clinic
2020-07-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Washington County Public Service Academy, 701 Frederick Street, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740
Don’t Wait! Keep your Child’s Immunizations Up-To-Date!
WCHD Offering FREE Vaccination Clinics

The Washington County Health Department is offering FREE, Drive-thru vaccination clinics for students entering the 7th grade. We will offer the Meningitis vaccine and Tdap vaccine, both are required for entry into 7th grade.

When: July 29th from 1pm-4pm
Where: The Washington County Public Service Academy. 701 Frederick Street, Hagerstown MD 21740.

Parents must accompany children and bring their child’s immunization records. To view and print official copies of your child’s vaccination records at no cost, visit MD.MyIR.net
Recent data has shown a significant decrease in pediatric vaccination rates in Maryland and across the U.S. During this COVID-19 pandemic many children have not received their recommended vaccinations on time. Vaccinations are important and essential to avoid outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and keep our children protected. Although distance learning for schools may continue next school year, it is vital that children stay up-to-date on their vaccines for their health. These are challenging times, but you have the power to help keep your child healthy.

For further information, please call us at 240-313-3210

WCHD Vaccination Clinic
2020-08-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Washington County Public Service Academy, 701 Frederick Street, Hagerstown, Maryland, 21740
Don’t Wait! Keep your Child’s Immunizations Up-To-Date!
WCHD Offering FREE Vaccination Clinics

The Washington County Health Department is offering FREE, Drive-thru vaccination clinics for students entering the 7th grade. We will offer the Meningitis vaccine and Tdap vaccine, both are required for entry into 7th grade.

When: August 12th from 1pm-4pm
Where: The Washington County Public Service Academy. 701 Frederick Street, Hagerstown MD 21740.

Parents must accompany children and bring their child’s immunization records. To view and print official copies of your child’s vaccination records at no cost, visit MD.MyIR.net
Recent data has shown a significant decrease in pediatric vaccination rates in Maryland and across the U.S. During this COVID-19 pandemic many children have not received their recommended vaccinations on time. Vaccinations are important and essential to avoid outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and keep our children protected. Although distance learning for schools may continue next school year, it is vital that children stay up-to-date on their vaccines for their health. These are challenging times, but you have the power to help keep your child healthy.

For further information, please call us at 240-313-3210

Washington County Child Fatality Review Meeting
2020-09-03 15:00 - 17:00 | MD
The Washington County Child Fatality Review Team will meet September 3 at 3:00 p.m.. Please contact hannah.person@maryland.gov if you are interested in joining the open part of the meeting which will discuss recent and upcoming prevention initiatives.

Walk Maryland Day
2020-10-04 - 2020-10-10 | MD
Walk Maryland Day is October 7, 2020!
This year’s theme is Walk Towards Wellness! Join the Washington County Health Department and Hagerstown Parks and Recreation in celebrating Maryland’s state exercise by walking the length of Maryland – 250 miles – the week of October 4-10!

Sign up here and track your walking each day here.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week and that children get 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Walking is a great way to be physically active! Find places to walk in Washington County on the Washington County Pathfinder website!

In-Person Tobacco Free for Life classes begin
2020-10-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Robinwood Professional Center, 11110 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
In-Person TFFL Classes Begin October 5th
Location: Robinwood Professional Center
11110 Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown
Meeting Room: RW#122B
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
*We will be social distancing in a large conference room, wearing masks and using sanitizer as needed.*
For more information or to sign up call Paula at 240-537-9901.
The TFFL Program through the Cigarette Restitution Fund provides FREE Nicotine patches, gum and lozenges to help you quit!
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Bike Safe Play Court Virtual Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2020-11-05 13:00 - 13:30 | MD
Join us virtually for the livestreamed grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Bike Safe Play Court on our Facebook page. The Bike Safe Play Court is a public traffic garden located at the Hagerstown YMCA. A traffic garden is a painted streetscape that gives children a safe place away from traffic to learn how to safely ride their bikes on the streets.
For more information and bike safety resources, see the Bike Safe Play Court page.

Online National Diabetes Prevention Program
2020-11-16 | MD
Prevent type 2 diabetes with this free lifestyle change program offered online!
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. It can help people cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes in half! In this year-long program, you will work with a trained lifestyle coach to adopt healthy lifestyle habits to help you lose weight in order to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Participants in this class will receive a scale to weigh themselves on as well as other healthy lifestyle supports. Participants will also be able to participate in a free blood-pressure self-monitoring program.
Classes start November 16th! Information session on October 26th. To register, email danielle.stahl@maryland.gov or call 240-313-3302.
Anyone who has prediabetes or is at risk for type 2 diabetes and is overweight is eligible!* Take the prediabetes risk test to find out if you are at risk.
Learn more about the program here.
*People who have Medicaid HealthChoice MCO insurance are not eligible to participate in this program and should contact their insurance if they wish to enroll in a diabetes prevention program.

Drug Take Back Event
2021-04-24 10:00 - 14:00 | WCHD Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
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DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT
Sponsored by: Project ACT NOW, DEA and the Hagerstown Police Department
April 24, 2020 • 10:00AM – 2:00PM
To be held at the Behavioral Health Building (in the parking lot) 925 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD.
Citizens are encouraged to drop off unused and expired medications. Medications will be placed in a secure container, All personal information will be kept confidential. You may also remove all personally identifiable information from medicine bottles or containers.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Prescription Medications
Over-the-counter Medications
Medical Samples
Pet Medications
Medicated Ointments/Lotions
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Thermometers
IV Bags
Blood or Infectious Waste
Oxygen Tanks
Diabetic Syringes
For more information please contact the Hagerstown Police Department (301) 790-7300 or Bridget Moser at WCHD (240) 313-3377, TTY (240) 313-3391

Bike Rodeo
2021-05-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Hagerstown YMCA, 1100 Eastern Blvd N, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
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Bring your kids and their bicycles and helmets to the Bike Rodeo at the Bike Safe Play Court, located at the Hagerstown YMCA, for a fun event to help kids learn and practice bicycle safety skills on Saturday, May 15th. Drop in any time between 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m..
Activities will include helmet fittings (and free helmets for those who don’t have one), bike tune ups, on-bicycle obstacle courses, and a biking test riding on the “streets” of the Bike Safe Play Court! Once they complete the event, each kid will receive a coupon for a free ice cream!
Masks and social distancing will be required.
Please note that this event will not be teaching children how to ride a bike. Kids who are not old enough to ride a bicycle may ride a tricycle or balance bike.
Rain date: May 29th

Drug Take Back Event
2021-10-23 10:00 - 14:00 | WCHD Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Drug Take Back, October 23, 2021 from 10am-2pm at 925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD 21742. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of old medications.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Prescription Medications
Over-the-counter Medications
Medical Samples
Pet Medications
Medicated Ointments/Lotions

NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Thermometers
IV Bags
Blood or Infectious Waste
Oxygen Tanks

For more information, please call 240-313-3310.

Drug Take Back Event
2022-04-30 10:00 - 14:00 | WCHD Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Drug Take Back will take place Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10am-2pm at 925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD

WCHD World No Tabacco Day Event
2022-05-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Hagerstown City Park Band Shell, 501 Virginia Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, the Tobacco Free for Life Program is sponsoring a family friendly event at Hagerstown’s City Park to celebrate World No Tobacco Day. From 4:30pm – 6:30pm, participants will visit vendor tables where they will participate in a tobacco prevention activity and get their “passport” signed. After completing the vendor walk, participants turn in their “passport” and receive a food ticket redeemable at the concession stand that night only. In addition, turning in their “passport” will enter them into a drawing for great prizes including a grand prize of a Sky Zone Family Fun Pack. Several performances will be taking place in the Band shell beginning at 5:00pm including the Jazz Band from Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and a Spoken Word performance.
This event is FREE, open to the public and fun for all ages! Event will be held rain or shine.

Cigarettes are the most littered item in the world! Littered cigarette butts leach toxic chemicals into the environment and can contaminate water, which can poison fish and other animals who ingest cigarette butts. World No Tobacco Day is the perfect time to bring awareness to the impact of cigarette butt litter, as well as promote tobacco prevention and cessation.

Health Fair
2022-06-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, MD, United States
We are coming to you Fort Ritchie! Everything from WIC information to diabetes prevention resources, COVID-19 testing to blood pressure screenings, will be made available this summer through a series of mini health fairs.

Health Fair
2022-07-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Hagerstown Housing Authority – Frederick Manor, 600 Frederick St., Hagerstown, MD, United States
We’re coming to you Frederick Manor! Everything from WIC information to diabetes prevention resources, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to blood pressure screenings, will be made available this summer through a series of mini health fairs.

COVID-19 Vaccinations - Ages 6 months-5 years
2022-07-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
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 through the Washington County Health Department.
Appointments must be made for the special Thursday pediatric clinics by calling 240-313-3456 or visiting washcohealth.org under the COVID-19 section. COVID-19 vaccination clinics for this youngest age group will take place Thursdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning July 7, at the main health department building at 1302 Pennsylvania Ave. Walk-in times are not available for these clinics.

Health Fair
2022-07-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Taylor Park, 22 Taylor Drive, Keedysville, MD, United States
We’re coming to you Keedysville! Everything from WIC information to diabetes prevention resources, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to blood pressure screenings, will be made available this summer through a series of mini health fairs.

Health Fair
2022-07-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Veterans Park, 68 W. Water St., Smithsburg, MD, United States
We’re coming to you Smithsburg! Everything from WIC information to diabetes prevention resources, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to blood pressure screenings, will be made available this summer through a series of mini health fairs

Anchoring the Community - Extended hours for Behavioral Health Services
2022-07-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health Services, 925 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD, United States
Behavioral Health Services’ Harm Reduction and other support programs will offer extended hours the last Tuesday each month, from 4-7 p.m., at 925 N. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. Services will include access to the syringe program to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, along with syringe take-back; testing for HIV, syphilis and Hep C; peer recovery support services; wound care screening; and mind-body resiliency through tai-chi. The resiliency exercise will take place from 5-6 p.m. those evenings and anyone participating must sign a release form.

Pediatric (Six months-Five years) COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
2022-07-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Appointments for the special Thursday pediatric clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations may be made by calling 240-313-3456 or visiting https://bit.ly/3uQCyuu. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine products are available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for ages six months to five years. Vaccinations are given at 1302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown. Walk-in times are not available for these clinics. Children who weigh less than 16.5 pounds will not be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination from the health department.
