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Health and Wellness
CHARLES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The Charles County Department of Health strives to move the community closer toward the organization’s vision of a healthier Charles County. The Charles County Department of Health provides many services to ensure the mission to promote safety, protect public health, and improve health and wellness of the community. Due to the efforts of the Department, our beaches are clean, our restaurants are safe to eat in, and infectious diseases are investigated and monitored to stop the spread.
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Vital Records
Maryland Birth and Death Certificates may be purchased and obtained from the Charles County Department of Health out of the Annex Building. The Vital Records Department is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, by appointment. Call to schedule an appointment or get more information.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
The medical assistance transportation program coordinates transportation services for Medical Assistance recipients who reside in Charles County and need transportation to access medically necessary services. The program provides “last resort” transportation for Medical Assistance recipients who have no other means available to get to and from medical appointments.
Behavioral Health Services
The Behavioral Health Division provides mental health and substance use services in an outpatient setting for the residents of Charles County and the surrounding areas. The Division offers individual, group and family psychotherapy, anger management and medication assisted therapy. In addition to traditional therapy support, the Behavioral Health Services Division provides individual and family peer recovery support, Narcan training and distribution, tobacco cessation classes and prevention outreach and education.
Local Behavioral Health Authority
The Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) plans, manages, and monitors a full range of treatment and rehabilitation services for persons with mental illness and co-occurring disorders through the Public Behavioral Health System. One of the LBHA’s many roles is to sponsor and provide training programs for provider agencies, including Mental Health First Aid and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.
Disability Services
The Division of Disability Services provides Coordination of Community Services (CCS) to individuals with disabilities and an Infants and Toddlers program for eligible children in Charles County in partnership with the Charles County Public School and Charles County Department of Social Services. The CCS program provides case management services and assists individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families in learning and gaining access to resources in their community, planning for their future, and accessing needed services and supports. The Infants and Toddlers Program provides services at no cost to children from birth through 2 years of age who may be delayed in their development or have diagnosed disabilities. Using a family-centered approach, the program monitors and assists families by coaching them on how to promote development in all areas for their child. Services that can be offered to an eligible child and their family depends on their areas of need and may include service coordination, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, special instruction, and home visits.
Environmental Health Services
The Division of Environmental Health Services performs functions to ensure the protection of public health. Environmental Health staff conduct review and oversight of on-site septic systems and wells, and inspection of food service facilities, public swimming pools, pet stores and campgrounds. The division also conducts private drinking water sampling, public bathing beach sampling, investigates animal bites, and oversees quarantines for animal bite incidents
These two divisions of the Health Department provide many and varied clinical services, case management, care coordination, disease screening, diagnostic and treatment services, health education and surveillance services to meet the health care needs of individuals in the community. The services are made available to uninsured, underinsured, and Medical recipients and no one is denied service due to inability to pay. These preventive and proactive services meet these needs at various stages of life, focusing on health improvement, promoting well-being and preventing illness through early diagnosis. Programs under the supervision of the Nursing and Community Health Services Division include: • Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) and
Nurse Monitoring • Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHP) • Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancer Programs • School Health Program • Women, Infant and Children (WIC)
• Administrative Care Coordinator Program (ACC) • Dental Health and Dental Clinic Services Programs under the supervision of the Disease Prevention and Health Promotions Division include: • Chronic Disease and Health Promotion, including the
Diabetes Prevention Program • Asthma and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program • Maternal/Child Health Program • Adult and Child Immunizations • Reproductive Health Clinic Services • Infectious Disease Management (including surveillance) • HIV Case Management and Financial Assistance for persons living with HIV • HIV Prevention and Testing • Emergency Preparedness (including COVID-19 and
Influenza vaccination services and COVID-19 testing) • Epidemiology (data and evaluation)
To learn more about the Charles County Department of Health visit charlescountyhealth.org or call 301-609-6900. For specific divisions or services, call:
Vital Records 301-609-6919 Medical Assistance Transportation 301-609-6923 Behavioral Health Services 301-609-6601 Local Behavioral Health Authority 301-609-5757 Disability Services 301-609-6872 Environmental Health Services 301-609-6751 Nursing and Community Health Services 301-609-6900 Disease Prevention & Health Promotions 301-609-6900
Look closer. You don’t have to travel far to find the medical care that you and your family deserve. University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC) is committed to providing the best medical care to southern Maryland. For over 80 years, families have been born in this community hospital and continue to trust the staff with their health. However, UM CRMC is more than just a community hospital. It is a network of specialists aimed at caring for this community. And, as a part of the University of Maryland’s Medical System, UM CRMC has access to the resources of a highly advanced academic medical network.
The award-winning UM CRMC serves southern Marylanders’ needs across a full spectrum of health issues. We are equipped with the innovative treatments and state-of-the-art tools you need. UM CRMC is a Primary Stroke Center, a designation awarded by Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Management Systems (MIEMMS). We offer a variety of services through UM Charles Regional Medical Center and UM Charles Regional Medical Group -- including specialized wound healing care, women’s health, gastroenterology, diabetes and endocrinology, primary care, rehabilitation, surgical services, birthing center, breast health, and emergency care. Through UM CRMC you have access to a wide range of specialties and quality care you can count on. So you can be sure that no matter what you’re experiencing, we’re equipped to care for you.
RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION
Charles County is home to a number of recovery and rehabilitative services facilities. The following are members of the Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Charlotte Hall
charhall.org 301-884-8171
Recovery Centers of America Waldorf
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center White Plains
restorerehabilitationcenter.com 240-448-2000
The Charleston Senior Community Waldorf
HEALTH PARTNERS PRIMARY CARE & DENTAL
2022 marks 30 years of Health Partners Primary Care and Dental Clinic serving the uninsured and underinsured. As a non-profit, Health Partners’ mission is to provide quality and compassionate care, community helping community, creating a medical and dental home.
With three locations in Waldorf, Nanjemoy and Lexington Park, Health Partners is dedicated to serving the community with quality healthcare, a commitment to excellence in patient services and providing compassionate care for those most in need. We are determined to guide patients to achieve better health for themselves and their families. As an organization, our standard starts at excellence and our goal is to enhance the quality of health for those who entrust us with their care.
Health Partners provides comprehensive medical and dental care, including physicals, wellness exams, chronic disease management, and sick visits as well as dental exams and x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, bridges, root canals and crowns.
For more information about Health Partners and our services, call our office at 301-645-3556 to speak with a member of the staff. You may also find us on our website at www.healthpartnersinc.org.
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