News & Events <Somerset County Health Department

Posted: Monday, May 6th, 2019

WALK SOMERSET TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH & FITNESS MONTH

Westover, Md. – Walk Somerset with us on Wednesday, May 15, in honor of Global Employee Health & Fitness Month. Co-workers, friends, and family are invited to join in one of three Walk Somerset events in Princess Anne, Westover, and Crisfield. Each walk will start at 12:00pm and meet at the following locations: Somerset County…

Posted: Thursday, April 25th, 2019

Community Field Day coming May 18

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Somerset County recreational complex at 30290 Sam Barnes Road in Westover will be transformed into a fun filled free community event celebrating wellness and strawberries. Two annual events, Healthy Somerset’s Community Field Day and Somerset County Arts Council’s Strawberry Festival, are partnering to host one large event featuring food,…

Posted: Monday, April 22nd, 2019

National Drug Take Back Day Coming

LET TROOPERS DISPOSE OF UNWANTED PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY, April 27, 2019 (Princess Anne, MD) – The Maryland State Police in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration are asking citizens dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m….

Posted: Thursday, March 28th, 2019

HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN HEPATITIS A VACCINATIONS

Westover, Md. – The Somerset County Health Department has announced that it is offering no cost Hepatitis A vaccinations to anyone over the age of 19 every Monday by appointment beginning April 8th at their clinic located at 8928 Sign Post Road in Westover. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis…

Posted: Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

WINTER SAFETY TIPS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD

Westover, Md. – Snow, ice and freezing rain is predicted for Wednesday, February 20th. The Somerset County Health Department urges everyone to practice these winter safety tips to stay safe. When driving: Do not drive unless you must do so. If you drive, please go slow. Use your seat belt every time you get into…