Public Health Workers Honored
St. Mary’s County Health Department honored its team members for exceptional courage and service in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and for ongoing efforts to advance agency performance.
State Grant to Support School Health Centers
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force announces official state recognition of the two new school-based health centers in the county, as well as a $650,000 grant to support clinical service delivery at the centers.
Lex Park to Get Behavioral Health Hub
PNC Bank has donated its former bank building on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park to be used as a community Behavioral Health Hub.
Free Digital COVID Vaccine Cards Offered
Free digital COVID-19 vaccine cards will be offered for St. Mary’s County residents.
County’s 1st School-Based Health Centers Open
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force announced the opening of the first school-based health center facilities in St. Mary’s County — at Spring Ridge Middle School and at Margaret Brent Middle School.
Comment Sought on Health Assessment Report
The draft 2020 Community Health Assessment report for St. Mary’s County has been released for public comment. The deadline to respond is Dec. 18.
COVID Testing Site Open in Lex Park
Beginning tomorrow, Dec. 15, 2020, the St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Bay District Volunteer Fire Department at 46900 S. Shangri-La Drive in Lexington Park.
St. Mary’s Unveils Plans for COVID Vaccinations
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is coordinating a plan with local agencies to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Social Services Honors Board Member
The St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services Advisory Board recently honored board member Terry Prochnow for her contributions to the agency as well as to the community during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
Community Corrections Center Plan Introduced
The St. Mary’s County Equity Task Force, comprised of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, health department, and public school system is announcing plans for the launch of a new Community Corrections Center.
