Dorchester County Health Department

Dorchester County Health Department The Dorchester County Health Department is the public health agency for Dorchester County, MD. What is public health?

Our mission: Working for and with our community to improve the health and safety of all people in Dorchester County. The Dorchester County Health Department is the county's leader in public health. The health department is part of the Maryland Department of Health, as well as an agency of Dorchester County government. The Dorchester County Council serves as the official Board of Health. Funding fo

r the Dorchester County Health Department is a combination of federal, state and county monies, plus third-party and private-pay reimbursements. We work with the community to protect and promote the health of all county residents, provide local public health services, and provide other health-related services. We are directed by the health officer, who enforces state health laws, state health rules, and county health ordinances. We deliver a variety of services to our community, based on local health needs and federal, state, and county rules. We ensure residents have access to personal and environmental health services and information. According to the American Public Health Association:
“(P)ublic health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Public health workers try to keep “people from getting sick or injured in the first place (and) … promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.”
That can include:
Vaccinating children and adults to stop the spread of disease,
Teaching people about the risks of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs,
Tracking disease outbreaks,
Preventing injuries,
Protecting the water supply,
Inspecting restaurants,
Explaining why some of us are more likely to suffer from poor health than others,
Speaking out for laws that promote smoke-free indoor air and seatbelts,
Spreading the word about ways to stay healthy,
Giving science-based solutions to problems,
Setting safety standards to protect workers, and
Developing school nutrition programs so kids have access to healthy food.

08/18/2025
Maryland 7th graders need a Tdap booster and a meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine to meet back-to-school vaccine requirement...
08/18/2025

Maryland 7th graders need a Tdap booster and a meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine to meet back-to-school vaccine requirements. Consider also talking to your doctor about the HPV vaccine for adolescents, which protects against certain cancers. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/vaccines

Estudiantes de 7.º en Maryland deben recibir el refuerzo Tdap y la vacuna meningocócica (MCV4) para cumplir con los requisitos escolares. Consulte con su médico sobre la vacuna VPH, que previene ciertos cánceres. Más info: health.maryland.gov/vacunas

We are hiring for multiple positions, including office secretary.To learn more and apply:• Go to https://tinyurl.com/yby...
08/18/2025

We are hiring for multiple positions, including office secretary.

To learn more and apply:
• Go to https://tinyurl.com/yby549n9
• Scan the QR code with your phone
• Go to https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD and choose Dorchester for location

You MUST apply online on the state of Maryland job openings website at https://jobapscloud.com/MD. We can not accept resumes or applications through Facebook or any other method.

Complete application instructions, salary ranges, and qualifications, licenses, and special requirements are listed for each job opening on the state's job openings website.

State of Maryland Benefits:
https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/BenefitsEmployment.aspx

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, s*x, age, national origin or disability.

Appropriate accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by calling Human Resources at 410-228-3223.

08/15/2025
We are hiring for multiple positions, including office secretary (NEW TODAY).To learn more and apply:• Go to https://tin...
08/14/2025

We are hiring for multiple positions, including office secretary (NEW TODAY).

To learn more and apply:
• Go to https://tinyurl.com/yby549n9
• Scan the QR code with your phone
• Go to https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD and choose Dorchester for location

You MUST apply online on the state of Maryland job openings website at https://jobapscloud.com/MD. We can not accept resumes or applications through Facebook or any other method.

Complete application instructions, salary ranges, and qualifications, licenses, and special requirements are listed for each job opening on the state's job openings website.

State of Maryland Benefits:
https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/BenefitsEmployment.aspx

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, s*x, age, national origin or disability.

Appropriate accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by calling Human Resources at 410-228-3223.

Are you ready for the first day of school? As you plan lunches and prep school supplies, remember back-to-school vaccine...
08/14/2025

Are you ready for the first day of school? As you plan lunches and prep school supplies, remember back-to-school vaccines. Keep your kids safe and healthy - and ready for a fantastic year. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/vaccines.

¿Está listo para el primer día de clases? Cuando planifique los almuerzos y los útiles escolares preparatorios, recuerde las vacunas para el regreso a clases. Mantenga a sus hijos sanos y salvos, listos para un año fantástico. Más información: health.maryland.gov/vacunas

We are taking applications for a clinical supervisor, nurse practitioner, and a program coordinator.To learn more and ap...
08/13/2025

We are taking applications for a clinical supervisor, nurse practitioner, and a program coordinator.

To learn more and apply:
• Go to https://tinyurl.com/yby549n9
• Scan the QR code with your phone
• Go to https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD and choose Dorchester for location

State of Maryland Benefits: https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/BenefitsEmployment.aspx

We can not accept resumes or applications through Facebook. Please apply through the link above. Complete application instructions are included in the job announcement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, s*x, age, national origin or disability.

Appropriate accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by calling Human Resources at 410-228-3223.

The City of Cambridge wants your thoughts on its new comprehensive plan. Visit the project website, come to Monday's kic...
08/13/2025

The City of Cambridge wants your thoughts on its new comprehensive plan. Visit the project website, come to Monday's kickoff meeting, and view the schedule of events.

Cambridge, Maryland Comprehensive Plan UpdateCharrette Dates: August 18-22, 2025 The Cambridge Comprehensive Plan Update is currently underway, shaping a vision that balances growth, sustainability and community well-being. As one of Maryland’s oldest colonial cities, Cambridge is celebrated for i...

Registration Open for NEW Healthy Families Program!For kids 6-12 and their families living in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent...
08/13/2025

Registration Open for NEW Healthy Families Program!
For kids 6-12 and their families living in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, or Talbot counties.

ESAHEC is launching Building Healthy Families, a FREE healthy-weight program for children ages 6–12 and their families in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s & Talbot counties

This family-based program includes:
- A fun and informative info session
- 12 weekly in-person 2-hour sessions plus 6 refreshers incorporating nutrition education, goal setting, and physical activity support

Held in Denton and Federalsburg, open to families across the mid-shore area
👉 Interested? Contact (410) 221‑2600 or scan the QR code to learn more.

Address

Cambridge, MD

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14102283223

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