News & Events <Somerset County Health Department

Posted: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

SOMERSET HEALTH DEPARTMENT PLANS RIDE THROUGH FOR RECOVERY

Westover, Md. – September is Recovery Month and the Somerset County Health Department has scheduled two ”Ride Through for Recovery’ events. The events will be on September 25 at the Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield and on September 30 at Greenwood Elementary School, Princess Anne. Both events are from 3pm. to 5pm. and free to the…

Posted: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

LOWER SHORE WALKING TOUR KICKS OFF THIS OCTOBER

Move your way and get fit this October, also known as Walktober. The three health departments of the Lower Eastern Shore invite residents to join the free “Lower Shore Walking Tour’ and walk this October at any of the 43 identified public walking routes and trails or choose their own path. Residents are encouraged to…

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…