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Community Health Matters
UV Safety: Protecting Yourself from Harmful Radiation
Written By: Ayaan Olasewere, SMCHD Intern UV Safety Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month, observed in July, works to raise awareness about the dangers of UV radiation and its role in causing skin cancer. During the summertime, many people spend extended periods of time under the sun, often unaware of the potential consequences. Whether attending camps, flocking to beaches, or enjoying pools, sun exposure is a common activity. While … [Read More...]
Our Vision, Mission & Values
St. Mary’s County Health Department promotes healthy choices, opportunities and environments for all who live, work and play in St. Mary’s County.
St. Mary’s County Health Department promotes a healthy community by:
- Empowering and informing our residents about public health issues
- Strengthening community partnerships
- Implementing culturally sensitive programs to assure public health access
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Monitoring health status to identify community health needs
- Informing development of policies that address public health issues
- Preparing for and responding to public health emergencies
We take P.R.I.D.E in our work as public health leaders:
- Professionalism: We pledge competent, consistent and evidence-informed public health services in a timely, effective manner.
- Respect: We value all of our team members and residents while treating each other with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Integrity: We honor the public’s trust and pledge to maintain the highest standards of accountability and ethics.
- Diversity: We value the diversity in our county and work towards achieving health equity.
- Education & Health Communication: We provide effective, responsive and timely communication, and excel in our role as a trusted source of health information.