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, this 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.

Last week, staff from our Strengthening Families Program attended a Winter Wonderland event at Pocomoke Highschool. We w...
12/23/2025

Last week, staff from our Strengthening Families Program attended a Winter Wonderland event at Pocomoke Highschool. We will be hosting sessions of our 9 week family classes in both Pocomoke AND Berlin! Learn more or register at https://www.worcesterhealth.org/register-for-events.
(Pictured with their crafty table are Seren, Jasmine, and Gwen.)

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Call Worcester County Health Department for quick, confide...
12/23/2025

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Call Worcester County Health Department for quick, confidential STI testing ☎️ 410-632-1100, option 4.

12/23/2025

Governor Wes Moore has announced the closure of Maryland state government agencies and offices on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in observance of Christmas Eve. State offices will also be closed on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. All Worcester County Health Department locations will be closed on both December 24 and 25, 2025.
Governor Moore has declared Friday, December 26, 2025, a "liberal leave" day for state employees. On this day, all scheduled services at the Worcester Addictions Cooperative Service Center (W.A.C.S.) will be relocated to the Berlin Health Center, located at 9730 Healthway Drive. Similarly, all scheduled services at the Pocomoke Health Center will be relocated to the Snow Hill Health Center, located at 6040 Public Landing Road. All individuals scheduled for services on December 26th at W.A.C.S. and the Pocomoke Health Center will receive telephone calls about the location change. The Worcester County Dental Center and Vital Records will both be closed on December 26, 2025.
All Worcester County Health Department locations and programs will resume normal operating hours on Monday, December 29, 2025.

It may be cold outside, but don’t let that keep you from meeting your fitness goals! Getting at least 150 minutes of mod...
12/22/2025

It may be cold outside, but don’t let that keep you from meeting your fitness goals! Getting at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity can help reduce your risk of chronic disease AND improve your mental health. For more resources, be sure to check out our FREE walking program where every mile helps you earn prizes! Visit: https://justwalkworcester.org/

It's OK not to feel merry and bright. This season can bring up feelings of loneliness & grief ✨ Hope, help & healing are...
12/19/2025

It's OK not to feel merry and bright. This season can bring up feelings of loneliness & grief ✨ Hope, help & healing are within reach. Reach out to someone to speak about what’s weighing on you. You can also call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org

Our Vital Records office will be closing at 2:00 PM today, December 19th. We thank you for your patience.
12/19/2025

Our Vital Records office will be closing at 2:00 PM today, December 19th. We thank you for your patience.

Practice food safety to keep your family healthy this holiday season! Learn more about food safety at: https://buff.ly/z...
12/18/2025

Practice food safety to keep your family healthy this holiday season! Learn more about food safety at: https://buff.ly/zEV48qq

Don’t Let STIs Steal Your Cheer! Call Worcester County Health Department for quick, confidential STI testing ☎️ 410-632-...
12/18/2025

Don’t Let STIs Steal Your Cheer! Call Worcester County Health Department for quick, confidential STI testing ☎️ 410-632-1100, option 4.

Early Screening = Early DetectionYou may be eligible for no-cost colorectal cancer screening!To learn more, visit https:...
12/17/2025

Early Screening = Early Detection
You may be eligible for no-cost colorectal cancer screening!
To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/DgIpFpO or call 410-632-1100 ext.1103

Connect with Your Family in 2026 with our Healthy Worcester Families Program!Class begins on Tuesday, January 13th, from...
12/17/2025

Connect with Your Family in 2026 with our Healthy Worcester Families Program!
Class begins on Tuesday, January 13th, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Coastal Community Church (10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811).
To register your family, visit https://buff.ly/Elkaf6Y or call 410-632-1100 ext.1109

12/16/2025

NOTICE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Worcester County Health Department office located at 4 Caroline St, Ocean City, MD, will be closed as of December 17, 2025, and is expected to re-open in the Spring of 2026. All Environmental Health Services will be located at the main Worcester County Health Department office at 6040 Public Landing Rd, Snow Hill, MD. For questions, please call 410-352-3234.

What is Maryland Access Point (MAP)?Maryland Access Point of Worcester County is your “one stop shop” for information an...
12/16/2025

What is Maryland Access Point (MAP)?
Maryland Access Point of Worcester County is your “one stop shop” for information and access to aging and disability resources and services.
For more information, call MAP of Worcester County at: 410-632-9915 or visit https://buff.ly/s6Z5lrK

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