Worcester County Health Department

Worcester County Health Department Worcester County Health Department is committed to the health and well being of Worcester County, MD

The purpose of this page is to provide a forum for the public to learn about the Worcester County Health Department's programs, comment on the programs and public health issues, and learn tips to keep you and our community healthy. We encourage helpful and useful comments, and want to create an open discussion related to the content on this page and to public health in general. However, this is a moderated channel, meaning all comments will be reviewed for appropriate content. Please show respect to those you are addressing when submitting comments. Comments that are off-topic or include abusive or vulgar language, spam, hate speech, personal attacks, advertisements or endorsements of products or similar content will not be posted on this channel. We reserve the right to determine which comments are acceptable for this page. We will however, post and attempt to comment on legitimate questions and concerns regarding WCHD's mission and the department's efforts to help communities and individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. While WCHD will not be collecting or retaining these comments in our records, this is a public forum and any information provided in comments may be publicly available on Facebook and the privacy policies of Facebook apply. As such, please do not include personal details such as any information you do not want available to the general public. If you choose to post personal information you do so at your own risk. WCHD disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from any comments posted on this page. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy. If you have specific questions regarding a WCHD program that involves details you do not wish to share publicly please contact the health department's public information contact at WorcesterHealth@maryland.gov or call 410-632-1100.

Did You Know: Lung cancer screenings can detect cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. If you are age 50+, don’t wait ...
11/21/2025

Did You Know: Lung cancer screenings can detect cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. If you are age 50+, don’t wait - talk to your doctor about whether screening is right for you.

Today is the day for your smoke-free start!Quitting smoking isn't easy - we're here to help! We've distributed free Qu...
11/20/2025

Today is the day for your smoke-free start!
Quitting smoking isn't easy - we're here to help! We've distributed free Quit Smoking Kits to several locations throughout Worcester County to get you on your smoke-free journey. Learn more about our Quit Smoking/Vaping program at: https://buff.ly/yMLd1wM

11/20/2025

UPDATE: The Environmental Health Services main phone line (410-352-3234) is now working again. Thank you for your patience.

11/20/2025

NOTICE: At this time, the Environmental Health Services main phone line is down. If you need assistance, please call 410-632-1100 and ask for Environmental Health. We will provide an update once the line is running again.
Thank you for your patience during this time.

Big thanks to the Town of Berlin for hosting this years Berlin Fall Glow Walk with us! This year, our walk began at Step...
11/19/2025

Big thanks to the Town of Berlin for hosting this years Berlin Fall Glow Walk with us! This year, our walk began at Stephen Decatur Park and followed a scenic 4.5-mile route through downtown Berlin. Thank you to all that attended, we hope to see you next year!
For more Fun Walks, visit justwalkworcester.org

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the world. Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has diabetes or prediabete...
11/19/2025

Diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the world. Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has diabetes or prediabetes. Take steps to manage diabetes and prevent diabetes health problems with tips from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): https://buff.ly/E0tkJhT

Smiling faces all around during last week's food preservation class!😀 Want to join us? This class is offered as part of ...
11/18/2025

Smiling faces all around during last week's food preservation class!😀 Want to join us? This class is offered as part of the Cooking Up Health program, in collaboration with the University of Maryland Extension! Learn more at: https://buff.ly/5oMXCti

Worcester Health staff rocked their blue on Friday, November 14tth for World Diabetes Day!💙 Learn more about how we can ...
11/17/2025

Worcester Health staff rocked their blue on Friday, November 14tth for World Diabetes Day!💙
Learn more about how we can help you prevent, manage, or delay, diabetes, at https://buff.ly/J5o3Aaf

is your smoke-free start!Quitting smoking isn't easy. Join the Great American Smokeout on November 20th to start your ...
11/17/2025

is your smoke-free start!
Quitting smoking isn't easy. Join the Great American Smokeout on November 20th to start your smoke-free journey!
Worcester Health is distributing Quit Smoking Kits to several locations throughout Worcester County. Learn more at https://buff.ly/yMLd1wM

11/17/2025

Worcester County Government’s satellite offices at Isle of Wight, located at MD Rt. 90 and St. Martins Neck Road, will be closed for renovations from Wednesday, November 19, 2025, through spring 2026. Services provided at this location by the Treasurer’s Office and Health Department will temporarily be relocated.
The Health Department's Environmental Health services will temporarily relocate to the Ocean City Health Center, located at 4 Caroline Street, Ocean City, MD 21842, starting November 18.
On November 19, all Environmental Health services, except for emergency response, will be paused for relocation efforts, and will resume on November 20.
The public is encouraged to call Environmental Health prior to stopping by, as staff may move between offices as needed for coverage. Environmental Health can be contacted at 410-352-3234 throughout the renovation.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/DuKpSOU

Today is . In the U.S., over 38.4 million people have diabetes. The Worcester County Health Department is here to help ...
11/14/2025

Today is . In the U.S., over 38.4 million people have diabetes. The Worcester County Health Department is here to help you prevent, delay, and manage diabetes with a variety of programs. Find a program that's right for you with our resource guide: https://buff.ly/L3BrhBe

Age-related forgetfulness or signs of dementia?🧠It's important to know the difference between the two.If you or a loved ...
11/13/2025

Age-related forgetfulness or signs of dementia?🧠
It's important to know the difference between the two.
If you or a loved one are showing signs of dementia, speak with a healthcare professional.
To learn more about brain health, visit https://buff.ly/pShF9CR

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