The mission of the St. Mary’s County Health Department is to protect and promote the health of every St. Mary’s County citizen by:
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informing, educating, and empowering all residents about health issues.
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managing effective, open, and culturally sensitive programs to ensure adequate health services,
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maintaining a safe and healthy environment,
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monitoring the county’s health status and developing policies to address health issues,
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and strengthening our community partnerships.