St. Mary's County Health Department: Home
Public Health Clinic • Saint Marys City, MD • Since 1886
About
St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is a government agency serving St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Based in Leonardtown, SMCHD provides local public health services, emergency response, and vaccinations (including for infants and young children). The department offers resources for business, healthcare providers, health data, COVID-19 information, news, forms, language services, and community health topics. Founded in 1886, SMCHD operates from three offices (HQ in Leonardtown and two additional locations) and is led as the county’s public health authority. Contact: smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov; main phone lines include (301) 475-4350 and 410-768-5522.
Clinic Type
Public Health Clinic
Address
21580 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone
(301) 475-4330
smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Main Office) / General Office Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
General Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vital Records Processing Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Environmental Health Hours
Mon & Thurs: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm; Tues, Wed, & Fri: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Environmental Health Phone
(301) 475-4321
Environmental Health Email
smchd.env@maryland.gov
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 74% recommend (8 reviews)
Patients praise
- Recognition for national award-winning programs like the Health Hub
- Commitment to supporting the community through various public health services
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff via phone
- Reported lack of call-backs after leaving messages
- Perceived rudeness of staff at the clinic window
- Barriers for elderly or those without internet access to navigate services
"Zero Stars If I could! I called for 2 weeks straight, left several messages! no answer, no call back!"
— Loc8NearMe"Should not work with the public"
— Loc8NearMeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day Announced - St. Mary's County Health Department — Mar 17, 2026
- St. Mary’s County Health Department Selected for National Initiative to Modernize Local Public Health Data Systems - St. Mary's County Health Department — Mar 4, 2026
- Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Invites Community Input for 2026 Community Health Assessment - St. Mary's County Health Department — Apr 6, 2026
- Health Department Announces Start of 2026 Beach Water Monitoring Season - St. Mary's County Health Department — May 26, 2026
- St. Mary’s County Health Department and University of Maryland School of Public Health Launch Partnership to Strengthen Community Well-being and Public Health Workforce - St. Mary's County Health Department — Oct 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is a government agency serving St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Based in Leonardtown, SMCHD delivers a wide range of public health services, including emergency response, vaccinations (including for infants and young children), health data and information, business resources, access to healthcare providers, forms and records, language services, and community health programs. The department operates across three offices (HQ in Leonardtown and locations in Lexington Park and Leonardtown) and aims to protect and promote the health of the local community in compliance with federal, state, and county regulations. SMCHD also maintains news, health information, and resources for residents, with a focus on accessible personal and community-based health services.
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