• Home - Improving the health of Cecil County, by providing leadership to find solutions to our health problems through assessment, policy development, and assurance of quality service and education.
• About - The Cecil County Health Department offers services to all county residents through its six divisions.
  • Accreditation - Accreditation is all about performance and quality improvement. It helps us to demonstrate our accountability too, and increase our credibility among our stakeholders, partners, and the community.
  • Strategic Plan - Cecil County Health Department works hard to be sure that our planning for better health is strategic and in line with projects such as the Cecil County Opioid Misuse Prevention Project.
• Services - How can the Cecil County Health Department benefit you? Check into our behavioral health, addiction services, medical transportation, and more.
  • Behavioral Health - Network of Care for Behavioral Health is an online information place for those concerned with mental health substance abuse, and developmental disabilities.
    • Naloxone Training - Naloxone, also known as Narcan®, is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. To schedule training, please call (443) 245-3785.
    • Harm Reduction - For peer support, including referral to treatment and other services, please call 410-996-5106.
  • Medical Transportation - Transportation services are available for non-emergency medical appointments for qualified Medicaid recipients.
  • Access to Healthcare - Are you looking for access to healthcare in Cecil County? Click the link to find the resources that you need.
    • Administrative Care Coordination - Administrative Care Coordination ensures clients remain in care and have access to needed health care services, local resources, and programs.
    • MCHP - Medical Assistance for Families will provide free health services to those who qualify. Eligibility depends on family size and income, click the link to learn more.
    • WIC - WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy foods and nutrition counseling to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children.
  • Clinic Services - Services are available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m in the first-floor clinic at the John M. Byers Health Center, 401 Bow St., Elkton.
    • Immunizations - Immunizations are provided via walk-in service Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are encouraged to reduce wait times.
    • STI Testing & Treatment - The Health Department provides STD testing, treatment, and counseling by a nurse practitioner.
    • PrEP: HIV Pre-Exposure Program - “PrEP” stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. PrEP is a daily medicine, sold under the name Truvada that can reduce your chance of getting HIV.
    • Developmental Disabilities - The Community Services Coordination Program provides services for eligible Cecil County adults and children with developmental disabilities.
    • Birth and Death Certificates - The Cecil County Health Department is able to provide certified copies of birth certificates for persons born in Maryland from 1939 to present.
    • Communicable Diseases - Reporting of cases of communicable disease is important in the planning and evaluation of disease prevention and control programs. Report to 410-996-5100.
  • Emergency Preparedness - Are you prepared in the event of an emergency? Check out the following resources that can help you better prepare yourself and your family.
  • Environmental Health Services - The Environmental Health Division enforces state regulations, conducts inspections, and issues licenses and permits for everything from soil testing to rabies vaccination clinics.
    • Bathing Beaches - Bathers should be aware that bacteria are always present in natural bathing waters. Check out the water levels here.
    • Bay Restoration Fund
    • Food Safety - Interested in learning more about food safety in Cecil County? Check out some tips and information here.
    • Pools - Need more information about pools in Cecil County? We’ve got you covered. Check this page to learn more.
    • Other Environmental Health Information - No matter what you’re looking for, Cecil County Health Department has you covered. Get all the Environmental Health Information you need.
  • Health Promotion - Your health is important to us. Cecil County Health Department staff provides information and educational materials on health topics upon request.
    • Building Healthy Families
    • Chronic Disease, Prevention, and Wellness - About half of all adults in the United States have one or more chronic health conditions. Click to learn about chronic disease prevention and more.
    • Tobacco Cessation - Breaking the Habit in Behavioral Health (BH2) is a free tobacco cessation program designed to help Cecil County residents quit tobacco use and make lifetime behavioral changes.
    • Healthy Families - A Healthy Start nurse works with the family either in the home or by phone to coordinate care for pregnant women and children under 2 years of age.
    • Cancer Screening Programs - Detect risk and cancer in the early stages with Cecil County’s cancer screening programs.
    • Prevention Services - Cecil County Health Department offers comprehensive prevention services.
    • PreventT2, A Program Designed to Help You Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - PreventT2 is a Lifestyle Change Program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Diabetes Translation.
• How Do I? - Have questions, or are looking for a specific resource? Cecil County Health Department can help!
  • Obtain a Birth/Death Certificate - Do you need a birth or death certificate? The Cecil County Health Department is able to provide certified copies of birth certificates for persons born in Maryland from 1939 to present.
  • Enroll in Health Insurance - Be sure that your family is protected and enroll in a health insurance program in person, by calling 410-996-5126, or online.
  • Apply for WIC - Are you looking for WIC eligibility? Click here for resources and where you can apply.
  • Request Medical Transportation - Transportation services are available for non-emergency medical appointments for qualified Medicaid recipients.
  • Apply for Permits - Looking for a form or need to apply for a permit? Check out this page for a list of resources.
  • Find Mental Health/Addiction Services - Are you looking for additional services in Cecil County? Click here to learn more.
• Resources - For additional resources in Cecil County, including public health, and drug and alcohol abuse council, please click this link.
  • Health Educational Resources
  • Public Health Laws & Regulations - All Maryland regulations are compiled into the Code of Maryland Regulations, find them here.
    • Recreational Cannabis
  • Health Advisory Committee - The Health Advisory Committee is a partnership of community organizations, government, groups, and individuals committed to improve the overall quality of health in Cecil County.
    • Cancer Task Force - The Cancer Task Force brings the community together to raise awareness, increase the rate of screenings, and provide resources for those affected.
    • Behavioral Health Advisory Council - The Cecil County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council identifies priorities and strategies for meeting the evaluation, prevention, and treatment needs of the public and the justice system.
    • Healthy Lifestyles Task Force - The Healthy Lifestyles Task Force works to identify programs and services that help residents take charge of their health, eat right, and be more active.
    • Tobacco Task Force - The Tobacco Task Force brings health officials, law enforcement, schools, businesses, and community leaders together to help Cecil County live tobacco-free.
  • Board of Health Meetings - Board of Health meetings are held twice annually at 200 Chesapeake Boulevard, Elkton, Maryland. Meetings are open to the public.
  • Community Health Data - Click for a list of Cecil County Community Health Data and Reports, for more information call 443-245-3767.
  • Dental Resources - Looking for additional resources for dental health? Click here for a list of in-state and out-of-state resources.
  • Drug Free Cecil Coalition - Drug Free Cecil is a collaboration between several local coalitions working to reduce the impact of substance use among youth in Cecil County.
  • Permits and Forms - Are you looking for specific forms, or need to fill out a permit? Click here for a list of resources and files that you need in Cecil County.
  • Links - Are you looking for additional resources from the Cecil County Health Department? Click here for a complete list.
• Contact - Contact the Cecil County Health Department by filling out our online form, or calling 410-996-5550.
  • Careers - Are you interested in working for the Cecil County Health Department? Find a list of our career openings on this page.
  • Communications Request Form
  • Event Request Form