The Charles County Department of Health will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. In case of an emergency, please call 240-890-3278 to reach the on-call sanitarian.

RABIES NOTICE:
Charles County Department of Health Positive Rabies Case in Waldorf, MD
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BURN BAN IN EFFECT
The Charles County Department of Health is reminding our residents and businesses that the Maryland Department of the Environment open burning prohibition is in effect annually between June 1 and August 31. The prohibition does not affect backyard barbeque grilling or open fires for recreational purposes, such as small campfires. Click the following link for more information:
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Lock It Up
How to store and dispose of medications safely.
LEARN MORE ABOUT PROPER MEDICATION STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
NALOXONE AND THE OVERDOSE RESPONSE PROGRAM
For more information about opioids or Narcan training, please click below.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OPIOIDS AND NARCAN TRAINING
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
Join us in our Diabetes Prevention Program
REGISTER FOR THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
MOVE MORE, LIVE BETTER
The Importance of Physical Activity for Overall Health
READ MORE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Notice of Privacy Practices

Flu Vaccine Clinics

Request For Proposals

RABIES ALERT: Click here for details

Notice of Privacy Practices

Request For Proposals

School Based Health Center (SBHC)

CHARLES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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We Need Your Feedback about Adult Cannabis/ Marijuana Use

We are asking for your opinions on adult cannabis/marijuana use. This data will be used to implement programming and strategies that address the public-health impact related to adult-use cannabis legalization. This survey is completely anonymous and is not collecting your email address. This survey is voluntary and you may stop at any time. You may also skip any question that you do not want to answer. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey which will help shape future cannabis prevention programs in Charles County.