Dorchester County Health Department

Dorchester County Health Department The Dorchester County Health Department is the public health agency for Dorchester County, MD. What is public health?

Our mission: Working for and with our community to improve the health and safety of all people in Dorchester County. The Dorchester County Health Department is the county's leader in public health. The health department is part of the Maryland Department of Health, as well as an agency of Dorchester County government. The Dorchester County Council serves as the official Board of Health. Funding for the Dorchester County Health Department is a combination of federal, state and county monies, plus third-party and private-pay reimbursements. We work with the community to protect and promote the health of all county residents, provide local public health services, and provide other health-related services. We are directed by the health officer, who enforces state health laws, state health rules, and county health ordinances. We deliver a variety of services to our community, based on local health needs and federal, state, and county rules. We ensure residents have access to personal and environmental health services and information. According to the American Public Health Association:
“(P)ublic health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Public health workers try to keep “people from getting sick or injured in the first place (and) … promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors.”
That can include:
Vaccinating children and adults to stop the spread of disease,
Teaching people about the risks of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs,
Tracking disease outbreaks,
Preventing injuries,
Protecting the water supply,
Inspecting restaurants,
Explaining why some of us are more likely to suffer from poor health than others,
Speaking out for laws that promote smoke-free indoor air and seatbelts,
Spreading the word about ways to stay healthy,
Giving science-based solutions to problems,
Setting safety standards to protect workers, and
Developing school nutrition programs so kids have access to healthy food.

03/31/2026
03/29/2026

You're officially invited to join ShoreRivers and some other wonderful community organizations on the weekend of April 11 to clear trash from our roads, parks, and rivers!

ShoreRivers and volunteers are hosting this series of community trash cleanups as part of Project Clean Stream, a Bay-wide trash cleanup that is organized by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and coordinated by local groups like ShoreRivers. Project Clean Stream is an opportunity for citizens across the entire watershed to work together to clean our shared water resource. Join a trash pick up near you!

We are hiring for a social worker advanced.View the job post and apply by April 3 at https://bit.ly/DCHD-Social-Worker-A...
03/27/2026

We are hiring for a social worker advanced.
View the job post and apply by April 3 at https://bit.ly/DCHD-Social-Worker-Advanced-1.
Salary: $75,475 – $96,720/year

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide advanced level direct social work services and mental health treatment in the school setting to the special population of children and adolescents.

We're hiring for an agency budget specialist trainee.View the job post and apply by April 8 at https://bit.ly/DCHD-Budge...
03/27/2026

We're hiring for an agency budget specialist trainee.
View the job post and apply by April 8 at https://bit.ly/DCHD-Budget-Specialist-Trainee.
Salary: $54,886 - $69,848/year

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to prepare, monitor and modify budgets for all programs administered by Dorchester County Health Department.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Four years of experience in budget preparation, presentation and ex*****on. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

Support MidShore Meals til Monday by placing a mobile order on the Chick-Fil-A app to the Cambridge restaurant between 5...
03/27/2026

Support MidShore Meals til Monday by placing a mobile order on the Chick-Fil-A app to the Cambridge restaurant between 5-10pm Tuesday, April 7.

Please come out and support😊😊

Learn About Safe Medication Practices!Weds., April 8, 3:30-4:30 pmVirtually or at DRI-Dock Recovery & Wellness Center, 1...
03/25/2026

Learn About Safe Medication Practices!
Weds., April 8, 3:30-4:30 pm
Virtually or at DRI-Dock Recovery & Wellness Center, 103 Maryland Ave., Cambridge
Register at https://bit.ly/DCHD-Gen-Rx-040826
Learn:
• the importance of taking medication exactly as prescribed,
• how to securely store and dispose of prescriptions,
• how to use safe medication practices and teach others how to do so

Join Our Team! We're hiring for an office services clerk.
03/25/2026

Join Our Team! We're hiring for an office services clerk.

The Maryland Department of Health Dorchester County Health Department is hiring for an Office Services Clerk. You’ll provide administrative support, fiscal support, and insurance experience to the Communicable Disease, Infectious Disease, STI, Family Planning, COVID, and Emergency Preparedness Programs. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4rPqR1O

03/24/2026
Join Our Team!We need an office clerk to support several health department programs.You must have a high school diploma ...
03/23/2026

Join Our Team!
We need an office clerk to support several health department programs.
You must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and at least one year of experience performing clerical duties.
To learn more and apply, go to https://bit.ly/DCHD-Clerk.
You must apply online through that link. We can not accept resumes or applications through any other method.
We offer a collaborative, team-based environment, good work/life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package.
State of Maryland Benefits:
https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/BenefitsEmployment.aspx
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, s*x, age, national origin or disability.
Appropriate accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by calling Human Resources at 410-228-3223.

03/23/2026

Are you noticing litter around your community? Join a clean-up on April 11th around the Choptank. Email mwhite@shorerivers.org to register.

Join us as we "Organize to Outlast!"We are hosting a Drive-Thru Health Resource Event for the 24th National LGBTQ Health...
03/19/2026

Join us as we "Organize to Outlast!"
We are hosting a Drive-Thru Health Resource Event for the 24th National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week.
Stop by for resources aimed at changing lives and shaping our community.
We will be outside the health department at 627 Race St., Cambridge, until 1 pm or our supplies run out.
For more on the national campaign, visit HealthLGBTQ.org.

Our Vital Records office will not be processing birth certificate applications today. We apologize for any inconvenience...
03/18/2026

Our Vital Records office will not be processing birth certificate applications today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Address

627 Race Street
Cambridge, MD
21613

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14102283223

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