Prince George's County Health Dept.

Ready to Explore. Learn. Thrive.? Join us on Saturday, April 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM! Come explore our programs, learn how we can support you and your loved ones, and leave feeling empowered to take charge of your health. Don’t miss out — it’s going to be a great day! 🎉🤎

Every sleep time is a chance to protect your little one. Follow these simple, lifesaving tips to keep your baby safe and sleeping soundly. 💙🍼 #SafeSleep

Knowing I'm at risk for type 2 diabetes isn’t a setback, it’s a wake‑up call. Fatigue, constant thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, or slow‑healing cuts can all be signs. Paying attention to my body today helps protect my tomorrow. 💙 #Type2DiabetesAwareness

The GOAT Expo is back, and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2nd. 💥Who said mental health resources have to be boring? ✨ Join us at the GOAT Expo for a fun, engaging experience while discovering effective ways to support your wellness and mental health!

Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable, treatable, and curable, but only if it’s detected early. If you have a cough lasting 3 weeks or more, fever, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss, don’t ignore the signs. Awareness is the first step to prevention.

Spring is on the way — and so are mental health resources! 🌼 Save the date: Saturday, May 16. Join us for a free, interactive community gathering featuring health screenings, Zumba, line dancing, mental health resources, and more. You won’t want to miss it!

Sharing a room is safe. Sharing a bed is not. Give your baby their own space for safer sleep every night. #SafeSleep #BabyHealth

Wet season is here, and the Prince George's County Health Department will begin limited wet season testing. Not all properties will be eligible for testing due to buffer requirements, soil profiles, and property characteristics. For more information call 301-883-7681

Severe storms are expected today, March 16, bringing dangerous winds, hail, and an elevated tornado risk. These conditions can lead to power outages, airborne debris, and injuries. #PGCNews

Strong women put their health first. Know your status. Get tested for HIV. Learn more: health.mypgc.us/HIV

Together, we can prevent sleep‑related infant deaths. Share the safe sleep message with someone you love. 🤎💥

Did you know World Kidney Day was yesterday? (Yes… the social media girl should’ve posted this yesterday.) But it’s never too late to learn how incredible and essential your kidneys are! #HealthInformation

National Prescription Take Back Day is back! The easiest way to prevent overdoses is by dropping off your unwanted or expired medication via drive-thru. 👀 See you there? Saturday, April 25th, 2026.

Sending a big thank you to hospitalists, who are often the primary providers for patients during their entire hospital stay, offering 24/7 care, coordinating with primary care physicians, and improving patient outcomes. Thank you, hospitalists, for all that you do!

The GOAT Expo is back, and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2nd. 💥Who said mental health resources have to be boring? ✨ Join us at the GOAT Expo for a fun, engaging experience while discovering effective ways to support your wellness and mental health!

Sleeping is recharging. When we recharge, we can shine a little brighter the next day!

Join us Friday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m., for a brief event at the Wayne K. Curry Building to present a proclamation to the local chapter of Fight CRC in recognition of their work in colorectal cancer awareness and prevention. Don't miss it! See you there!?

Did you know!? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI) spread through intimate skin-to-skin or sexual contact. Prevention is best achieved via vaccination. Talk to your primary care doctor about your HPV shot!

The GOAT Expo is back, and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2nd. 💥Who said mental health resources have to be boring? ✨ Join us at the GOAT Expo for a fun, engaging experience while discovering effective ways to support your wellness and mental health!

Fill your life with moments that make you forget to check your phone. Take a walk in nature, dive into a good book, laugh with friends, or try something new that sparks joy. The best memories happen when we’re fully present. 🌿✨