Healthy Washington County

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Online Class
2025-03-20 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-03-27 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-03 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-17 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-24 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-01 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Invest your time in the online National Diabetes Prevention Program course
Weekly videos and support from a lifestyle coach and group members for the first 4 months, followed by several months of continued learning. No cost for participants. Topics include everything from meal prep and portions to exercise goals, grocery shopping, sleep schedules and mindful eating.
Register for the introductory session at 240-313-3302.

Fun Run/Walk at the Fort
2025-05-17 08:30 - 10:00 | MD
All Ages Can Lace Up for Fun and Fitness at the Fort to Support Rural Health in Your Community!
1-Mile | 2-Miles | 5K

$10/participant | early registration

Free for 6 years of age & under

Parent/Guardian must be present with participant(s) under age 13 at all times during the event.

$15/participant day of registration

Participant Info:

Furry Friends & Strollers Welcome!

Participant Medals & Dog Bandanas will be available!
Pets must be on a leash at all times. Pet owners are responsible for their pets during the event, including removing waste from roadways/grass.

Purchase a Commemorative T-shirt for $15

T-shirts are guaranteed for registration/purchase through May 1

The course will be open to traffic during the event

Açaí for Me Food Truck will be on site for customizable Açaí bowls!

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Annual Re-Entry Resource Day
2025-08-08 11:00 - 14:00 | OCA & Soul Haven, 119-121 East Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Office of Consumer Advocates and Soul Haven WRC welcomes you to join us for resources on housing, employment, expungement, mental health services and more.
Free: walking tacos, drinks, prizes, community partner prize, door prizes, and games
Participating Partners: Fedex Ground, Grace House, DSS/DHS, Literacy Council, Western MD Counseling Center, Heavy Metal Playground, Gate Keepers, Accomplish Recovery Center, Survival Recovery, Tru North, United Way, and many more!

OCA Reentry Resource Event 8.08.25

Walking 2 Wellness
2025-09-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 and 3 more dates | Hagerstown Community College ARCC (Athletic, Recreation and Community Center), 20175 Scholar Dr., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
Weekly Walking Club Every Wednesday at Noon
Lace up your sneakers, make your way to the Hagerstown Community College ARCC to do something great for your physical and emotional health!

– Adults of all ages gather weekly
– Hear from a health care expert or inspirational speaker
– And then go for a one-mile walk at their own pace on the indoor track.

Zion Reformed Community Resource Fair
2025-09-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Zion Reformed UCC, 201 N Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Join Zion Reformed United Church of Christ and the Washington County Health Department for a Community Resource Fair to provide valuable information and resources for you and your family!
Tote bags, light snacks and bottled water will be provided to a limited number of attendees.
Community Vendors include:

American Red Cross of Greater Shenandoah Valley
BrightLife Enhancement Services
CASA Inc.
CareFirst CHPMD
Family Healthcare of Hagerstown
Infinite Legacy
Maryland Dept of Juvenile Services
Maryland Dept of Social Services
Maryland Physicians Care
Mental Health Association/988
The Mental Health Center of Western Maryland
Meritus Health
Potomac Community Services
QCI Behavioral Health
University of Maryland Extension
Washington County Child Advocacy Center-Safe Place
Washington County Commission on Aging
Washington County Health Department
Washington County Human Trafficking Regional Navigator

Zion Reformed Community Resource Fair Flyer

Free Walking Group at Fort Ritchie Community Center
2025-09-20 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-09-27 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-04 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-11 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-18 08:20 - 08:50 | Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, MD, United States
Our walking group is a time to get your steps in before our facility opens. Walk with friends/jog/or run the mile loop with us on Saturdays at 8:20 am. It’s a time to get healthy and create bonds with others who enjoy the outdoors.
The only date we may have to cancel due to weather is October 18th due to our Fall Craft Bazaar in the gym. All other walks will happen outdoors, or in our gymnasium if weather is not the greatest.
We will meet by the Butterfly Monument outside our facility on outdoor days. Be sure to pre-register so our lead Walker knows how many to expect!
Pre-register: Walking Club Steppin’ Saturdays

Rural Health Transformation Program Listening Session
2025-09-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Washington County Health Department Behavioral Health, 925 N Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
The Maryland Department of Health and the Washington County Health Department are seeking concepts and approaches that can help transform rural health in Maryland.

Learn more about the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) program: the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
Provide input that will help inform MDH’s proposal to the RHTP for funding.

Join us:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
In-person: at the WCHD Behavioral Health Services Building, 925 N. Burhans Blvd, Hagerstown
Or virtually: by joining bit.ly/washco-rhtp
If you need accommodations for either the in-person or virtual meeting please reach out to danielle.stahl@maryland.gov

If you are unable to attend the Listening Session, you can use the request for information form available at bit.ly/MdRuralHealth-Input. This request for information is for planning and information-gathering purposes and will be open until September 30, 2025. Please note, no contracts or grants will be awarded on the basis of the answers given during the listening session or on this survey. A formal request for proposals or grant application process may follow at a later date.

Walk Maryland Day Event and Walk
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Hagerstown Fairgrounds Park, 351 N. Cleveland Ave., Hagerstown, MD, 21742, United States
Kick off Walktober and join the Washington County Health Department and
Hagerstown Parks & Rec for our Walk Maryland Day Event and Walk!
WCHD staff will lead walks every 30 min at 5:15 p.m., 5:40 p.m., & 6:10 p.m.
Local vendors will be set up to provide resources on physical activity, healthy eating, hypertension, diabetes and more!
(Rain Date will be Oct. 8th)

Public Emergency Preparedness
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Washington County Free Library – Downtown Hagerstown, 100 South Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
The Hagerstown Homesteaders and Washington County Health Department present:
Public Emergency Preparedness
Prepare for any disruption of normal life with help from the Public Health Emergency Division
Food Survival Kits from 4Patriots awarded as door prizes
Get free safety items

Grandma Gatewood Legacy Hike & Birthday Bash
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown, MD, United States
Celebrate the birthday and inspiring legacy of Emma “Grandma” Gatewood- the first women to solo thru hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Main- and she accomplished this feat at 67 years of age! Her courage and adventurous spirit continue to inspire generations!
Hikers will meet at 10 a.m. at the Washington Monument State Park. Hike begins at 10:30 a.m. with breathtaking valley views.
After the hike join for the Birthday Bash back at II Forno Vanish for a FREE showing of “Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story”, an inspiring documentary of the woman who saved the Appalachian Trail. Following the movie enjoy a casual lunch in a family friendly space featuring pizza, chicken wings, and salad…and of course, Birthday Cake!
Can’t make it on October 25th? No problem! You can join us virtually and support two worthy nonprofits. Take and send pictures of your hike! We will share them on our website and post them on social media!
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boonsboro Appalachian Trail Community.
