September 18, 2024

St. Mary’s Goes Purple to Host Annual Walk for Recovery

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The St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery will be held from 9am to noon Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Leonardtown.

Greater Baden Opening Clinic in Lex Park

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Greater Baden Medical Services will establish a new primary care health clinic in Lexington Park in winter 2024.

Health Hub Earns $5M Grant to Continue Work

Health Hub

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has been awarded $5 million from a state program that aims to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in underserved communities. The grant will help sustain operations at the Health Hub in Lexington Park.

Baby Shower to Celebrate Expecting Parents

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The St. Mary’s County Health Department invites expecting and new parents who live in St. Mary’s County to a community baby shower on May 4.

Health Hub Is Lex Park Rotary’s Signature Project

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Rotary Club of Lexington Park has selected the St. Mary’s County Health Hub as its “Signature Project.”

Free COVID Vaccines Offered to Children

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A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 6 months to 18 will be offered January 19, 2024, from 9 to 11:30am and 1 to 3pm at the St. Mary’s County Health Department in Leonardtown. Appointments are required; call 301-475-4419.

Smith Ends 50+ Years of Public Service

Smith

Patricia A. Smith was recognized for her retirement from the St. Mary’s County Health Department after more than 50 years at the agency.

Help Paint a Mural at Lex Park Health Hub

Health Hub

St. Mary’s County community members are invited to a public mural painting day from noon to 4pm November 4, 2023, at the Lexington Park Health Hub on Great Mills Road.

Register Now for HSMP Annual Meeting

Meeting

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s 2023 annual meeting will include learning sessions on various topics related to health issues facing St. Mary’s County. Register today for the September 28 event.

Learn About Safe Food Handling

Safe food handling

The St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer a free introductory virtual class on safe food handling from 5 to 8pm July 12, 2023.