Community Briefing on Cannabis Legalization
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will host a briefing at 6:30pm Wednesday, June 7, 2023, to share information with the community on the upcoming legalization of cannabis for adult use in Maryland.
Tour the Health Hub in Lex Park on June 3
The St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park will hold an open house from 9am to noon June 3. Community members are invited to the event to learn about the many services provided by the Health Hub and tour the facility.
St. Mary’s 6th in MD Health Rankings
St. Mary’s County ranks as the sixth healthiest county in Maryland, according to the 2023 County Health Rankings.
Health Dept. Honors Gold Star Food Safety Winners
The St. Mary’s County Health Department announced 107 recipients of the 2022 Gold Star Awards given annually to food service facilities that achieve superior food safety standards.
Rotary Club Supports Crisis Hotline
The Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall and Community Bank of the Chesapeake have awarded the St. Mary’s County Health Department a $10,000 grant to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Health Hub Offers Employment Services
Employment services are now offered at the St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park. To make an appointment, call 301-904-8949.
Health Hub Offering Crisis Counseling Services
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is offering crisis evaluation and counseling services at the St. Mary’s Health Hub in Lexington Park, MD.
What’s New at Health Hub in Lex Park?
The St. Mary’s County Health Hub in Lexington Park serves as a vital link to community support and critical mental and physical health services — including harm reduction, youth mentoring, crisis stabilization, jail diversion programs for substance use treatment and recovery, and primary care medical services. Other services include expungement clinics, harm reduction, medical respite, and reiki.
Public Health Internships for Students Offered
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is accepting applications for its summer Student Academy in Public Health internship program, which will run from July 17 through August 18, 2023.
Multi-Partner Effort Tackling Homelessness Issues
Multiple groups are coming together to provide medical respite services to St. Mary’s County residents who are homeless.
