Healthy Washington County

Walking 2 Wellness
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) and 11 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.

Healthy Washington County Meeting
2026-01-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Washington County Health Department, 1302 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742
Join us in-person or virtually for our bi-monthly member meeting.
Agenda
Guest Speakers:

Speech Language Services by Swinita Shah- Charm City Speech
Cannabis Policy Updates by George Townsend- Legal Resource Center for Public Health Policy

HWC New Member Orientation
Go For Bold Updates
Subcommittee Updates
Community Updates
HWC Agenda 1.6.2026

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.

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

Free Walking Group at Fort Ritchie Community Center
2025-10-18 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-11 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-10-04 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-09-27 08:20 - 08:50, 2025-09-20 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

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)

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.

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
