June 22, 2026

Beach Water Monitoring Season Begins

Water Monitoring

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has begun its annual water monitoring for the summer until Labor Day at public beaches throughout the county.

Public Health Academy for Students Offered

Public Health

Applications are now open for the St. Mary’s County Health Department Summer Student Academy in Public Health, which provides rising high school seniors with an immersive experience in public health.

Open Houses @ Health Hub, Spring Ridge Center March 19

Health Hub

The community is invited to open houses at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub and Spring Ridge Middle School School-Based Health Center, both in Lexington Park, from 5:30 to 7pm March 19, 2026.

Health Hub in Lex Park Earns State Honors

Health Hub

The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Health Hub in Lexington Park recently received two statewide honors.

Healthy St. Mary’s Holds Period Product Drive

HSMP

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will host a period product drive at its annual meeting September 25, 2025.

Mobile Crisis Team Now Serving St. Mary’s

Crisis

A new mobile crisis team is now serving St. Mary’s and Charles counties. The team, operated by Affiliated Santé Group, will provide immediate support to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies.

Deadline for Public Health Fellowship Program July 18

Public Health

The St. Mary’s County Health Department is accepting applications for the Public Health Junior Fellowship program through July 18, 2025.

Health Dept. to Host Community Baby Shower

Baby Shower

New and expecting St. Mary’s County parents are invited to a community baby shower on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Lexington Park.

Tutors Needed for Adult Ed Program

Tutors

Tutors are being sought for the Literacy Council of St. Mary’s adult education tutor match program.

KI Tablets for Residents Living Near Calvert Cliffs

KI Tablets Calvert Cliffs

Potassium iodide (KI) tablets will be offered to eligible community members from 8am to 4pm Saturday, November 16, 2024, at a drive-thru event at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department.