Our vision is for Frederick County to lead as a community of health and wellness.
Frederick, Maryland
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On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) was notified that a stray kitten found near Loys Station Park on Old Frederick Road in Rocky Ridge tested positive for rabies.
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Drug Takeback Day is on October 24. We will be accepting unwanted or expired medications IN PILL FORM ONLY. As an added service to the community, we will also be accepting sharps.
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We are participating in SOAR WV's "Save A Life Day." Read the full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. We are encouraging families, schools, workplaces, and faith communities to plan ahead for how they will care for one another after a suicide.
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Our KLU program has partnered with the Delaplaine to display the artwork of the kids who participated in the annual KLU summer camp. The art will be available to for viewing until the end of the month starting 9/3.
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On Monday, August 10th, 2026, we were notified that the rabies test results from a bat that was found at Riverwalk Park located at 1901 Schifferstadt Boulevard, Frederick MD are inconclusive. Read the full release at the link below health.frederickcountymd.gov…
On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) was notified by the Maryland Department of Health that a beaver collected from Cunningham Falls State Park tested positive for the rabies virus. Read the full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is closing additional areas of Cunningham Falls State Park around Hunting Creek Lake after a fisherman reported that he was bitten on the leg by a beaver. Read the full release here: news.maryland.gov/dnr/2026/0…
Between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, the Frederick County Liquor Board and Frederick County Health Department conducted compliance checks of Frederick County businesses. Read the full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
Beaver from Cunningham Falls State Park Tests Positive for Rabies. Read the full press release below. health.frederickcountymd.gov…
The Frederick County Board of Health appointed a new veterinarian liaison on July 22, 2026. Susan Felter, VMD was approved and will serve for three years. Read the full press release below: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) will offer free HIV testing on Carroll Creek during the Frederick Pride festival on June 27 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Read the full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
We invite those who have lost a loved one to participate in an event called “Remembering Love & Restoring Hope” to be held in August to honor the lives lost to drug or alcohol overdose. Read the full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
The Frederick County Board of Health is now recruiting for a veterinarian to provide their perspective and expertise to the board through a liaison position.
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The Frederick County Health Department, Environmental Health Services (EHS) Division vaccinated 86 animals at our May 9 rabies clinic held at Old National Pike Park. Read the full press release below. health.frederickcountymd.gov…
Read what Andrea Walker, our director of our Behavioral Health Services division had to say about the importance of recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month at the link below. health.frederickcountymd.gov…
Over four hours, 132 community members turned in over 330 pounds of unwanted or expired medication and over 10,000 needles at two collection sites at April 25's Drug Takeback Day event. Full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
The Frederick County Health Department is please to share that House Bill 1012, “Public Health – Local Suicide Fatality Review Teams – Authorization” was signed into law yesterday. Read the full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
Between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, the Frederick County Liquor Board and Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) conducted compliance checks of Frederick County businesses.
View the full press release here: health.frederickcountymd.gov…
News: HEalth Department to host Medication Disposal Event on April 25, 2026 health.frederickcountymd.gov…
ALT Informational graphic on a Drug Take Back Day event scheduled for April 25. More information in the caption.
ALT Informational graphic on a Drug Take Back Day event scheduled for April 25. More information in the caption.
ALT Informational graphic on a Drug Take Back Day event scheduled for April 25. More information in the caption.
ALT Informational graphic on a Drug Take Back Day event scheduled for April 25. More information in the caption.