Move More, Live Better: The Importance of Physical Activity for Overall Health In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the role physical activity plays
Managing Hypertension: Steps to Lower Your Blood Pressure Obesity is a growing health concern across the nation, contributing to an increased risk of chronic conditions
Managing Hypertension: Steps to Lower Your Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common yet serious condition that can lead to heart disease,
Preventing Hypertension: Simple Steps for a Healthier Future High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of people.
The Hidden Dangers: How Tobacco Use Increases Your Risk for Chronic Disease and Hypertension Tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease
Breaking Free: Your Path to a Tobacco-Free Life Tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death in the United States,
Exercising to Prevent Diabetes: Simple Steps for a Healthier Future In the fight against diabetes, regular physical activity is one of your most powerful tools.
Eating Healthy to Prevent Diabetes: Simple Choices for a Healthier Life Diabetes is a growing concern for many, but the good news is that making
Preventing Diabetes: Empowering Steps to a Healthier Future In today’s fast-paced world, the prevalence of diabetes is on the rise, but the good news is
Avian Flu In Local Goose Population November 20, 2023 The Charles County Department of Health has been alerted by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of
Media Contact:Chase Cook, Acting Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-8649 Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed and reported a positive case of locally
Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, where sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits prevail, the prevalence of diabetes is on the rise. However, there is hope!
Introduction Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. However, the good news is that type 2 diabetes, which accounts for the
Prediabetes, a condition characterized by higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, is a warning sign that should not be ignored. According to the Centers for Disease Control
Introduction Prediabetes is a condition that serves as a precursor to type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that are higher
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Peanut Butter (May 2022) Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled Jif peanut butter; FDA’s investigation ongoing May 20, 2022 The
STOP GERMS! WASH YOUR HANDS Stop Germs! Wash your hands Wash Your Hands
United States Census 2020 By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options
“Take 3” Actions To Fight Flu Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. CDC urges you to take
Youth Tobacco Use Rising Overview Tobacco product use among US youth is increasing. More than 1 in 4 high school students and about 1 in
4545 Crain Highway
White Plains, MD 20695
Phone: 301-609-6900
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Health Officer
Dianna E. Abney, M.D.
To protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Charles County residents.
A healthier Charles County
