Charles County Department of Health

04/06/2026

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection allows for more successful treatment options. Schedule a dental check-up and learn the signs of oral cancer. Visit https://charlescountyhealth.org/dental-health-2/ to schedule an appointment or for further information.
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Prevention is key to a healthy smile. Brush and floss daily, visit your dentist regularly and cut down on sugar. Your dental health matters. Make your next d...

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

The Charles County Department of Health will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in accordance with the Charles County Government operating schedule. We will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

03/26/2026

Join us in supporting accessible programs for everyone. If you need any type of accommodation, please let us know. Did you know we have a wheelchair scale in our building that is available to the community?

03/25/2026

Diabetes Prevention Program offered in White Plains, MD. Join one of our year-long programs to help you lose weight while cutting your risk of type 2 diabetes. Classes begin on 5/1 (6:30pm) or 5/4 (3pm) for one hour. Program is covered by most insurances at a no or low cost to you. Medicare pays 100%. Preregister at https://forms.gle/H9pgZJDFKPBQ2X8o6. Call 301-609-6885 for more information. Link can be found in comments.

03/25/2026

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, How I Wonder What you Are! Join us for a baby shower for new and expecting parents. There will be giveaways, presentations, raffles, safe sleep discussions, post-baby self care, health education, doula care and more. The event will be on April 18, 2026 from 1-4pm. The location of the event is the Charles County Department of Health, 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD .

03/24/2026

Nearly 115 million American adults (more than 1 in 3) have prediabetes and are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Of those with prediabetes, 90% don't know they have it. The good news is prediabetes can often be reversed.

Are you at risk for prediabetes, visit DoIHavePrediabetes.org

Join one of our Diabetes Prevention Programs in May.

To pre-register, use this link.
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03/19/2026

Mark Your Calendars and Let's Cook with Chef Egg. A virtual family cooking program that will involve the whole family in the cooking experience. Learn an easy recipe that you can make over and over again. Log in to http://bit.ly/45WWNJ on March 24, 2026 at 6pm. The program is being offered by the Charles County Department of Health. Call 301-609-6622 for more information.

03/18/2026

The Charles County Department of Health is offering the Arthritis Foundation's Walk With Ease program. The program is Mondays, May 4-June 15 4pm-5pm. The program benefits include; motivate yourself to get in great shape, walk safely and comfortably, improve your flexibility, strength and stamina, and reduce pain and help you feel great. Classes held at Our Lady of Help of Christians Catholic Church in Waldorf, MD. Registration is required as space is limited. Sign up today by calling 301-609-6622.

03/18/2026

Free 6-week program to help with managing type 2 diabetes.