Health Hub in Lex Park Earns State Honors
(St. Mary’s County Health Department website photo)
The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Health Hub in Lexington Park recently received two statewide honors.
The Health Hub was honored by the Maryland Association of Counties with the group’s 2025 County Innovation Award and by the Maryland Public Health Association with its 2025 Outstanding Public Health Program Award.
The MACo County Innovation Award recognizes exceptional county programs that address local needs, strengthen service delivery, and improve residents’ quality of life while demonstrating innovation and effectiveness in local governance. MACo is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that represents Maryland’s counties and advances the interests of local government before the Maryland General Assembly.
MdPHA, the state affiliate of the American Public Health Association, is Maryland’s leading professional organization for public health practitioners and advocates. Its Outstanding Public Health Program Award honors programs that demonstrate high-quality service, innovation, and measurable impact in improving access to services and supporting healthier communities across the state.
These recognitions follow the Health Hub’s designation as a National Association of County and City Health Officials Model Practice in 2024.
“These recognitions reflect the dedication of our health department staff and community partners to building services that are innovative, effective, and responsive to the needs of St. Mary’s County residents,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County health officer. “We appreciate MACo and MdPHA for recognizing the Health Hub as a strong example of collaboration between local community partners to expand access to services and better support residents.”
An open house at the Health Hub from 5:30 to 7pm March 19 will allow residents to meet staff, learn about available services, ask questions, and pre-register for care.
The Health Hub is at 21625 Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, MD.
