Kent County Health Dept.

Kent County Health Dept. Kent County Health Department is committed to a healthy community and environment for all residents as time permits. Solicitations or advertisements.

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We monitor KCHD sponsored social media profiles and pages, but are not responsible for the content generated by users. KCHD will answer questions during state

business office hours (Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, and we are trusting in the maturity of our community to ignore personal attacks and negative speech and to respond politely. Comments, links, and images posted by non KCHD personnel may not provide correct information or represent the views of KCHD. Our profiles and pages may contain website links and advertising from the social media platform but does not constitute endorsement by KCHD. Content posted on the KCHD’s social media accounts becomes a public record. Posts or comments in violations of the guidelines will be removed:

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06/01/2026
Our Medical Adult Day Center clients had a great time at Wilmer Park today!
05/28/2026

Our Medical Adult Day Center clients had a great time at Wilmer Park today!

05/28/2026

RELEASE: First heat death reported in 2026. As temperatures rise, Marylanders are encouraged to contact local health departments for cooling centers, check on older Marylanders and those living alone, and follow heat safety tips. Learn more: bit.ly/4fdUG9G.

05/27/2026

Get ready for summer by taking steps to prepare for extreme heat. 40% of unwanted warmth in your home enters through windows. Use awnings or curtains to keep the heat out. Check the weather stripping on doors and windows to keep the cool air in. Learn more tips: bit.ly/MDSummerReady.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. Th...
05/25/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Someone you love may face both a mental condition and a substance use challenge. They deserve steady support, starting with you.

When more is needed, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 anywhere in the U.S.

Learn more:

www.988lifeline.org

The Kent County Health Department will be closed tomorrow, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume on...
05/24/2026

The Kent County Health Department will be closed tomorrow, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, May 26.

When outdoors in the heat, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. If ...
05/22/2026

When outdoors in the heat, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.

If you will be spending time outdoors, hats are also a good idea to protect your face and scalp from harmful UV rays. Also, don’t forget to apply sunscreen liberally.

Learn more: weather.gov/safety/heat

05/21/2026

Hope looks different for every family affected by sickle cell disease.

now covers cell and gene therapy for eligible members. This treatment may improve quality of life, and help sickle cell patients return to normal life activities. Learn about eligibility, treatment centers, and next steps: bit.ly/MarylandCGT.

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125 S Lynchburg Street
Chestertown, MD
21620

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14107781350

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