Worcester County Health Department

Worcester County Health Department Worcester County Health Department is committed to the health and well being of Worcester County, MD

The purpose of this page is to provide a forum for the public to learn about the Worcester County Health Department's programs, comment on the programs and public health issues, and learn tips to keep you and our community healthy. We encourage helpful and useful comments, and want to create an open discussion related to the content on this page and to public health in general. However, t

his is a moderated channel, meaning all comments will be reviewed for appropriate content. Please show respect to those you are addressing when submitting comments. Comments that are off-topic or include abusive or vulgar language, spam, hate speech, personal attacks, advertisements or endorsements of products or similar content will not be posted on this channel. We reserve the right to determine which comments are acceptable for this page. We will however, post and attempt to comment on legitimate questions and concerns regarding WCHD's mission and the department's efforts to help communities and individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. While WCHD will not be collecting or retaining these comments in our records, this is a public forum and any information provided in comments may be publicly available on Facebook and the privacy policies of Facebook apply. As such, please do not include personal details such as any information you do not want available to the general public. If you choose to post personal information you do so at your own risk. WCHD disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from any comments posted on this page. This forum may not be used for the submission of any claim, demand, informal or formal complaint, or any other form of legal and/or administrative notice or process, or for the exhaustion of any legal and/or administrative remedy. If you have specific questions regarding a WCHD program that involves details you do not wish to share publicly please contact the health department's public information contact at WorcesterHealth@maryland.gov or call 410-632-1100.

Measles can be serious. It can cause complications like pneumonia (infection of the lungs) and encephalitis (swelling of...
04/24/2026

Measles can be serious. It can cause complications like pneumonia (infection of the lungs) and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Symptoms include:
-High fever
-Rash
-Cough
-Red and/or watery eyes
-Runny nose
Talk to your doctor about MMR vaccination for you and your loved ones! For more info: https://buff.ly/VPZttR8

We're Hiring!šŸ’¼Our newest job opportunity is Community Health Director of Nursing II (Merit). Join the Worcester Health t...
04/24/2026

We're Hiring!šŸ’¼Our newest job opportunity is Community Health Director of Nursing II (Merit). Join the Worcester Health team! Learn more or apply at: https://buff.ly/2fpTi6D

The RH team is adding their services to the Ocean City Community!Who: Men and Women in need of sexual health servicesWhe...
04/24/2026

The RH team is adding their services to the Ocean City Community!
Who: Men and Women in need of sexual health services
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays beginning May 12th, 2026
Where: Ocean City Youth and Health Center, 4 Caroline Street, Ocean City, MD
What: Preventative & routine GYN care
Sexual Health & STI Screenings (for men and women)
Birth Control
How: Call 410-632-1100 option 4 to schedule your appointment today!

Learn how to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by creating a delicious and nutritious dish that promotes brai...
04/23/2026

Learn how to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by creating a delicious and nutritious dish that promotes brain health! Join Nutritionist Kelly Williams on 4/30 at 9AM in the Ocean Pines Community Center for a delicious brain healthy cooking demo! For more information: call 410-632-1100 ext. 1113.

Early Screening = Early DetectionThe Colorectal Cancer Screening Program now offers Cologuard! See if you're eligible fo...
04/23/2026

Early Screening = Early Detection
The Colorectal Cancer Screening Program now offers Cologuard! See if you're eligible for no-cost colorectal cancer screening at https://buff.ly/DgIpFpO or call 410-632-1100 ext.1103.

Rabies Advisory Notice: A Confirmed Rabid Raccoon Found In Vicinity of Oak Hall Road, Pocomoke, Maryland. - If you, your...
04/22/2026

Rabies Advisory Notice: A Confirmed Rabid Raccoon Found In Vicinity of Oak Hall Road, Pocomoke, Maryland.
- If you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon, contact Worcester County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately at 410-352-3234. Contact includes bites, scratches or other direct contact to persons or pets.
- Report immediately sick animals and those acting in an unusual manner, as there may or will be additional rabid animals in this area. Prevent contact with people or pets. Contact Animal Control or the local police/Sheriff’s office.
- Do not handle your pet if it has contact with a wild animal.
- Make sure all your pets (especially outdoor pets) have CURRENT rabies vaccinations.
- Do not let your pets roam free or leave food outdoors. This will attract wild and stray animals to your property.
- Teach children to stay away from wild animals and animals they don’t know.
MARYLAND AND WORCESTER COUNTY LAW REQUIRE CURRENT RABIES VACCINATIONS FOR ANY DOGS, CATS OR FERRETS OVER 4 MONTHS OF AGE
Please contact Environmental Health if you have any questions or information regarding this notice: 410-352-3234.
For more rabies information, visit: www.worcesterhealth.org

Mosquitoes can be more than annoying; they can also cause illness. The best way to prevent diseases is to avoid bites. F...
04/22/2026

Mosquitoes can be more than annoying; they can also cause illness. The best way to prevent diseases is to avoid bites. Follow these tips to protect yourself, your family and your home.

Ocean City STI Express Clinic Returns for its 4th year!The Worcester County Reproductive Health program is excited to an...
04/22/2026

Ocean City STI Express Clinic Returns for its 4th year!
The Worcester County Reproductive Health program is excited to announce that the STI Express Clinic in Ocean City, Maryland will be returning for its 4th year! This free and confidential clinic provides STI testing and treatment for anyone 18 and under—appointments are encouraged, but not necessary!

When: Thursdays, May 7th, 2026 -September 17th, 2026, 9am-3pm
Where: 4 Caroline Street, Ocean City, Maryland
What to Expect: Quick, hassle-free STI testing. Free grab and go condoms are available!

Protecting sexual health is quick and easy with our express services. Help us spread the word about this exciting FREE service!
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 410-632-1100 option 4!

Join us to celebrate your upcoming transition into high school! Grab your parent, guardian or closest role model and com...
04/22/2026

Join us to celebrate your upcoming transition into high school! Grab your parent, guardian or closest role model and come together for a night of fun!
When: May 6th, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Worcester Technical High School (6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD)
Free of charge, but space is limited - RSVP by April 29th!
To RSVP: Call 410-632-1100 ext.1119 or email regina.mason@maryland.gov

We had a BLAST at the 29th Annual Tortoise and Hare Dare 5k last weekend!šŸ˜Congrats to everyone who came out - you all di...
04/21/2026

We had a BLAST at the 29th Annual Tortoise and Hare Dare 5k last weekend!šŸ˜
Congrats to everyone who came out - you all did AMAZINGšŸ‘
Big THANK YOU to our partners at Pocomoke River State Park-Shad Landing, Worcester County Recreation & Parks, our wonderful vendors, and Gary Press of G-Fit Bootcamp for leading an awesome warmup! To learn more about the Just Walk program, visit justwalkworcester.org We can't wait to see you all next year!šŸ¢šŸ‡

Stress isn’t just mental—it affects your body too. šŸ§ šŸ’“Chronic stress can raise blood pressure, disrupt blood sugar contro...
04/21/2026

Stress isn’t just mental—it affects your body too. šŸ§ šŸ’“
Chronic stress can raise blood pressure, disrupt blood sugar control, and increase the risk of hypertension and diabetes. Learning to manage stress is more than self-care—it’s disease prevention. For more information: https://buff.ly/xM211VC

Flossing removes dental plaque between teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach. Did you know there are many tools to help f...
04/21/2026

Flossing removes dental plaque between teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach. Did you know there are many tools to help floss? Pick which one is best for you. Check out this helpful resource on brushing and flossing to help you maintain your oral health for years. hrsa.gov/oral-health

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