Public Health Academy for Students Offered
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.
County, Schools Holiday Schedules
2025 holiday schedules for St. Mary’s County government, public schools, health department, and Christmas tree disposal.
Health and Wellness Fair Planned
The 2025 Community Health & Wellness Fair will be held Friday, October 10, from 9am to 3:30pm at the University of Maryland Southern Maryland in California, MD.
KI Tablets for Residents Living Near 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.
PFLAG & SMCHD’s Youth Art Contest
As part of their “Proud to be Tobacco Free” campaign, PFLAG Southern Maryland and the St. Mary’s County Health Department will hold an art contest for local youth.
Smith Ends 50+ Years of Public Service
Patricia A. Smith was recognized for her retirement from the St. Mary’s County Health Department after more than 50 years at the agency.
Check Out These Back-to-School Events
Back to School season is here. Whether you’re in need of supplies and local resources or have the ability to donate extra — check out this list of events.
Free Back-to-School Vaccine Clinics
Free back-to-school vaccination clinics will be held at the county’s two school-based health centers for children, birth to age 18, living in St. Mary’s County.
Program Offers Laptops for Eligible Residents
In an effort to advance equal access to technology for St. Mary’s residents, county government will distribute 4,500 HP Chromebooks for free, while supplies last, to local households with an income at or below the national poverty level. Four distribution dates are planned at the Lexington Park Library. Check to see if you qualify.
Baby Shower to Celebrate Expecting Parents
Expecting parents in St. Mary’s County are invited to a free Community Baby Shower at the Spring Ridge Middle school-based health center from 9am to noon Saturday, May 20, 2023.
