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.
HEAL Action Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership’s HEAL Action Team will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, November 25.
Health Equity Webinar Series Set
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will host a three-part webinar series to explore health equity, health disparities, and ways that community can make an impact. Health Officer Dr. Meenakshi Brewster will moderate the sessions.
Behavioral Health Team to Meet
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Behavioral Health Action Team will meet virtually from 1 to 2 pm Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Virtual Event Topic Is Youth Mentoring
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites youth mentoring programs in St. Mary’s County to a free virtual event featuring speakers from Maryland Mentor from 5 to 6 pm Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Flu Shots Available at COVID Test Sites
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer free flu vaccines to children ages 3 to 18 at its SMCHD COVID-19 testing sites.
Volunteers Ready to Read to Children of Frontline Heroes
A new Reading for St. Mary’s Heroes initiative honors the service of frontline and essential workers of the COVID-19 pandemic, including health care providers, public health professionals, law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighters, public works, teachers, grocery store workers, and others.
Health Department Recommends Flu Shots
The St. Mary’s County Health Department recommends flu vaccinations for community members over the age of 6 months.
Expanded COVID Testing Hours Available
The St. Mary’s County Health Department will offer expanded COVID-19 testing hours from 8 am to 7 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays during October at the Harm Reduction Program Office in Lexington Park.
