While we know all too well that substance use disorder (SUD) devastates the lives of individuals, families, and communities … so does stigma. It causes shame, ruins careers and isolates individuals … [Read more...]
Older Adult’s Mental Health
Mental health concerns are becoming more prevalent in our older population. It is estimated that by 2030, one in five U.S. residents will be over 65, so this issue is important to address. The most … [Read more...]
2021 News Releases
December 20 – Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Virus Identified in St. Mary’s County December 16 – Health Department Holiday Operations December 13 – Home Antigen COVID-19 Test Kits Now … [Read more...]
2020 News Releases
December 31 – 2020 Community Health Assessment Report for St. Mary’s County Released December 22 – Local Roll Out of COVID-19 Vaccinations for First Responders & Healthcare Providers December 21 … [Read more...]
Eating Disorder Awareness and Substance Use
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to … [Read more...]
Archive: COVID Clinicians Letters & Advisories
4-23-21: Updated Janssen EUA Information & Resources4-15-21: Free Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Card for St. Mary’s County Residents4-14-21: SMCHD Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine for … [Read more...]
COVID-19 School & Parent News Archive
2021 School Year News & Announcements 11-05-21: COVID-19 Vaccine School-Based Clinics (En Español)10-01-21: COVID-19 Prevention & Mitigation for Schools9-14-21: New Masking Requirement … [Read more...]
2013 News Releases
2013 News Releases November 4 - New Public Health CME Series Launched October 30 - Health Department Now Offering Flu Vaccinations to St. Mary’s County Residents October 15 - First … [Read more...]
2015 News Releases
2015 News Releases November 12 - New Division Director for Public Health Preparedness and Response at St. Mary’s County Health Department November 9 - The Great American Smokeout … [Read more...]
2016 News Releases
2016 News Releases November 16 - Regulatory Changes to Installation and Maintenance of Septic Systems Announced November 1 - Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Invites Community to Attend … [Read more...]