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Snow Hill, MD - The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) was recently awarded new funding from the Maryland Department of Health to address health disparities residents may have experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department is excited to invite you to Just Walk or Move Your Way during the month of December for 12 Days of Just Walk and Wellness. The event runs December 5-17, 2022. Residents are encouraged to get active and do the following:

Snow Hill, MD-The Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) is requesting proposals to address tobacco use disparities as a result of receiving funds from the State of Maryland to advance health equity by identifying and eliminating tobacco, diabetes, and chronic disease related health inequities and disparities. Community-based organizations, churches, private entities, non-profits, and workplaces are encouraged to apply. Organizations can request up to $10,000, and awards will depend on the number and quality of applications received. A total of $30,000 is available to support these efforts.

Snow Hill, MD – The Worcester County Health Department is excited to invite you to Move Your Way and join us for a self-directed Just Walk fall scavenger hunt on November 12-13, 2022. Residents can get in their steps from 8am-5pm at one of the following park locations: 

• Byrd Park-Snow Hill, Maryland
• Cypress Park-Pocomoke, Maryland
• Stephen Decatur Park-Berlin, Maryland