St. Mary’s County Health Department

06/10/2026

Did you know? Your local health department offers free vaccines for uninsured or underinsured (high out-of-pocket costs) adults age 19+.

No documentation, no cost - just vaccines. Access vaccines to protect against shingles, measles, mumps, whooping cough, and more. Contact St. Mary's County Health Department to learn more about the Maryland Vaccine Program.

06/09/2026

St. Mary's County Health Department is committed to helping individuals and families struggling with mental health or substance use. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.

Scan the QR code in the image below, or visit forms.gle/BbNrHLVkByWQduv26 to get connected with local resources.

06/08/2026

Spending time outdoors? Ticks come out on warm days.

Protect yourself. Use insect repellents, do tick checks and take showers after being outside. Learn more: smchd.org/environmental/animal-nuisance/ticks

06/05/2026

SMCHD Job Opportunity - Peer Support Specialist - mailchi.mp/maryland/smchd-job-or-volunteer-opportunities-4959117

06/05/2026

News Release: SMCHD Environmental Health Entrance Closed on Monday, June 8 - https://smchd.org/2026/06/smchd-environmental-health-entrance-closed-on-monday-june-8/

06/05/2026

SMCHD recognizes June as Gun Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the impact of gun violence on public health. Today, as a community, we honor survivors, remember lives lost, and raise awareness about the impact of gun violence in our communities.

Alongside our community partners, SMCHD is committed to supporting prevention efforts through the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) program, education, and outreach to promote safety for all our residents. Learn more about local efforts at gvi.smchd.org.

06/04/2026

The next Low-Cost Rabies Clinic is on June 8th!

The St. Mary's Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) and SMCHD have partnered together to provide low-cost rabies and distemper vaccination as well as microchip services. Find us at St. Mary's County Fairgrounds on the second Monday of every month!

Learn More: smchd.org/rabies

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

SMCHD Job Opportunity - Lead Peer Recovery Specialist - https://mailchi.mp/maryland/smchd-job-or-volunteer-opportunities-4959089

06/02/2026

Last week, SMCHD celebrated Mental Health Awareness Month by Chalking the Walk at the Main Office in Leonardtown with positive messages!