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This year Medicaid renewal is not automatic. Check-In here to update your contact information and ensure your renewal
This year Medicaid renewal is not automatic. Check-In here to update your contact information and ensure your renewal
This year Medicaid renewal is not automatic. Check-In here to update your contact information and ensure your renewal
New Tobacco Cessation Classes
New Tobacco Cessation Classes
New Tobacco Cessation Classes
Local Crisis Support Services & Resources Available
Local Crisis Support Services & Resources Available
Local Crisis Support Services & Resources Available
Click here for suicide prevention resources. Dial 9-8-8 for help!
Click here for suicide prevention resources. Dial 9-8-8 for help!
Click here for suicide prevention resources. Dial 9-8-8 for help!

Community Health Matters

SMCHD Announces Changes to COVID-19 Testing & Vaccine Services 

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 7, 2022) - Effective November 14, 2022, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is moving COVID-19 operations, including testing and vaccine appointments to the St. Mary’s County Health Hub, located at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, with the exception of vaccinations for infants and young children. Pfizer vaccines for children (ages six months - four years) and Moderna vaccines for children (ages six … [Read More...]

Our Vision, Mission & Values

St. Mary’s County Health Department promotes healthy choices, opportunities and environments for all who live, work and play in St. Mary’s County.

 

St. Mary’s County Health Department promotes a healthy community by:

  • Empowering and informing our residents about public health issues
  • Strengthening community partnerships
  • Implementing culturally sensitive programs to assure public health access
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment
  • Monitoring health status to identify community health needs
  • Informing development of policies that address public health issues
  • Preparing for and responding to public health emergencies

We take P.R.I.D.E in our work as public health leaders:

  • Professionalism: We pledge competent, consistent and evidence-informed public health services in a timely, effective manner.
  • Respect: We value all of our team members and residents while treating each other with respect and cultural sensitivity.
  • Integrity: We honor the public’s trust and pledge to maintain the highest standards of accountability and ethics.
  • Diversity: We value the diversity in our county and work towards achieving health equity.
  • Education & Health Communication: We provide effective, responsive and timely communication, and excel in our role as a trusted source of health information.
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