News & Events <Somerset County Health Department

Posted: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

Opioid Operational Command Center, Department of Health Release Opioid and Intoxication Fatality Data for Second Quarter of 2020

Continued Increases in Fatalities Tied to Service Interruptions Driven by the Coronavirus Pandemic – State Responds Proactively With Action Plan Annapolis, MD – The Opioid Operational Command Center and the Maryland Department of Health have released their report on the opioid crisis in Maryland for the second quarter of 2020. The report includes preliminary data…

Posted: Friday, September 4th, 2020

Maryland Department of Health offers Masks On Maryland signage for businesses and organizations statewide

Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has created sign templates for businesses statewide to download and print as part of the “Masks on Maryland” campaign. Maryland moves today into Stage Three of recovery, allowing the additional safe and gradual reopening of nearly all businesses and activities with occupancy limitations, social distancing and mask regulations…

Posted: Friday, August 28th, 2020

BACK TO SCHOOL REQUIRED VACCINES TO BE GIVEN AT SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Westover, Md. – The Somerset County Health Department will again hold their annual mass back to school vaccination clinics on September 2, 9, 16, and 23 by appointment. Free vaccinations are for students entering Kindergarten through 6th grades, and those entering 7th through 12th grades attending Somerset County Schools this fall. The clinic will be…

Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

NEXT DRIVE THROUGH COVID-19 TESTING BY APPOINTMENT

(July 23, 2020, Westover, MD) The Somerset County Health Department will hold their next free drive through COVID-19 testing event on July 28, 2020 at 8928 Sign Post Road, Westover, MD. Testing hours are 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call 443-523-1920 during regular business hours. Interpreters will be…

Posted: Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

Maryland Department of Health launches ‘MD Mind Health’

Texting initiative aims to reach young people, rural communities and general public Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced the launch of MD Mind Health, a new text-based mental health initiative to fight isolation and encourage mental wellness. The new program was developed by the MDH Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) in partnership…