Posted: Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
The Youth REACH Count starts today in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties. This important community event brings important resources to youth in need of housing. We’re surveying youth in our 3 counties to help eliminate homelessness for individuals under age 25. Help us REACH our local young people. Every night, thousands of youth are living in cars, vacant…
Posted: Thursday, February 8th, 2018
SPRING RABIES CLINICS DATES SET Westover, Md. – The Somerset County Health Department has scheduled their annual Spring Rabies Clinics. The Rabies Clinics will be held in Somerset County at the following locations between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. The fee for each animal is $8.00. Deal Island Fire Dept. March 20, 2018 Mt. Vernon Fire Dept. March 27,…
Posted: Wednesday, February 7th, 2018
Drug and alcohol intoxication deaths drop for Tri-County area Fatalities related to intoxication down in Somerset, Worcester and Wicomico in 2017 Download a copy of the press release here. Snow Hill, MD- Deaths related to drug and alcohol intoxication, including opioid overdoses, are down in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties, according to 3rd Quarter 2017…
Posted: Wednesday, January 17th, 2018
NOT TOO LATE FOR FLU VACCINES Westover, Md. – Flu season is at full peak and this year the number of flu cases nationwide has been high. It is not too late to get a flu vaccine and protect yourself. The Somerset County Health Department continues to hold mass clinics for flu vaccinations at 7920 Crisfield Highway in…
Posted: Tuesday, October 24th, 2017
Baltimore, MD (October 24, 2017) – The Maryland Department of Health today released data for fatal overdoses in the second quarter of 2017. During this period, which encompasses January through June of 2017, there were 1,172 overdose-related deaths in the state, including 799 fentanyl-related deaths. The report can be found here. Click here to read the full press…
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