Queen Anne's County Department of Health

06/19/2026

The health department offices are closed today in recognition of Juneteenth. Offices will reopen Monday morning at 8 am.

06/18/2026

If you have filed a claim with your insurance company for damages suffered during a severe weather event, and you have questions or concerns, join the Maryland Insurance Administration on Monday, June 22, from 12-1PM for their Virtual Disaster Center. Use Zoom link https://maryland-insurance.zoomgov.com/j/1651478589

06/18/2026

Safety Tips for Working Outside in Extreme Heat:
* Take breaks often to drink water
* Try to schedule tasks early or late in the day
* Wear sunscreen, a hat, and loose, lightweight clothing

06/17/2026

Follow these tips to ensure you and your family are safe in and around the water!
1. Teach kids how to swim.
2. Use the buddy system.
3. Secure the pool with a fence.
4. Designate a "Water Watcher" to watch the kids with no distractions.

06/16/2026

Protect yourself and your family by preventing mosquito bites:
1. Dump standing water.
2. Wear long sleeved shirts and pants.
3. Apply insect repellant.
4. Close windows or use screens.
https://health.maryland.gov/carroll/Pages/Fight-the-Bite.aspx

06/15/2026

There are still many opportunities to talk to one of our Peer Support Team members out in the community. Stop by or give them a call at 410-758-1306.

06/15/2026

The Maryland Department of Health has announced an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products made by Clover Hill Dairy, located in Mechanicsville, Md., due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for all of its cheese products. Consumers, retailers and restaurants should not eat, sell or serve cheese products from Clover Hill Dairy, and should dispose of any product containing them. Read below for more information about the recall and symptoms of Listeriosis.

RELEASE: MDH has issued an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products from Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville, Md. due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to issue a voluntary recall for all cheese products.

Products could be relabeled under different brand names. Learn more about this advisory, voluntary recall and Listeria symptoms at https://bit.ly/4eiWsE7

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

Queen Anne's County, How are you beating the heat? Learn about the causes and effects of extreme heat, the symptoms of heat-related illness, and precautions you can take to protect your health during high temps: https://health.maryland.gov/preparedness/pages/resources_hot.aspx

Queen Anne's County, ¿cómo van a combatir el calor este verano? Infórmese sobre las causas y efectos del calor extremo, los síntomas de las enfermedades causadas por el calor y las precauciones que puede tomar para proteger su salud cuando sube mucho la temperatura: https://health.maryland.gov/preparedness/pages/resources_hot.aspx

06/12/2026

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a proven treatment for opioid use disorder, using medications like Methadone and Buprenorphine, along with counseling and support. It helps reduce cravings, prevent withdrawal, and support recovery.