All Washington County Health Department offices, including WIC, are closed both Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the holidays.
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Washington County Health Department

Harm Reduction Services Available to Help Keep Community Safer and Healthier

Harm Reduction is for everyone To help keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy, the Washington County Health Department’s harm reduction services team […]

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Washington County Health Department

STI Clinic Closed Dec. 24; Next Clinic Scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31.

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A Healthy Community For All

Washington County Health Department (WCHD) is part of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), as well as an agency of Washington County government. The Washington County Commissioners serve as the official Board of Health. Funding for WCHD is a combination of federal, state and county monies, plus third-party and private-pay reimbursements.

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Behavioral Health

Our vision is to address behavioral health related needs in the community by establishing evidenced–based model programs in partnership with other community agencies.Learn More

Environmental Health

Our vision is to act in accordance with scientific principles that promote the maximum health and quality of life for all citizens in Washington County.Learn More

Family Planning

Family Planning helps reduce unplanned pregnancies and improve pregnancy outcomes. We provide all birth control methods and family planning services and can help you decide which method is best for you.Learn More

WIC

WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy foods, information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other health care and social services.Learn More

Programs & Services

The Washington County Health Department offers a variety of services and programs to promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease and injury and safeguard the environment.

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Health Insurance

Free in-person help with health insurance! We're here to help you enroll in a private plan or Medicaid, and see if you can get financial help to lower your costs.Learn More

STI Testing

Walk-In STI clinics are available every Tuesday 8am-10am & 1pm-3pmLearn More

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Harm Reduction Services Available to Help Keep Community Safer and Healthier

Harm Reduction is for everyone To help keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy, the Washington County Health Department's harm reduction … Read More

The STI walk-in clinic will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24. The next clinic will be Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Thank you for understanding. Enjoy your holidays! Health dept. logo.

STI Clinic Closed Dec. 24; Next Clinic Scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31.

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Health Department Confirms Rabies in Raccoon in Keedysville, Md.

The Washington County Health Department has confirmed rabies in a raccoon located in the vicinity of … Read More...

NEWS RELEASE – Vicki Sterling Named Health Department Employee of the Quarter

  Vicki Sterling, program director of behavioral health services at the Washington County … Read More...

EXTENDED TO DEC. 13 – Take the Community Health Needs Survey!

The Washington County Health Department, Meritus Health and Healthy Washington County are asking all … Read More...

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