⚠️ Important Service Updates ⚠️
The Caroline County Health Department is now processing birth and death certificates by appointment only on Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays from 8:30–11:30 AM and 1:00–3:00 PM. Walk-ins will be given the next available appointment and may need to wait or return later, depending on availability.
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Please be aware that we will be unable to process Birth & Death Certificates from September 4 through October 2.
Certificates may be ordered at nearby health departments or online. Learn more.
Does your child still need vaccines to meet school vaccination requirements? Attend our last Back-to-School vaccine clinic of the summer at the Health Department in Denton, Maryland.
The Child Fatality Review Team is a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team that reviews individual cases of child deaths. The ultimate purpose of the review process is to understand the circumstances around those deaths and to influence policies and programs to improve child health, safety and protection, and to prevent future child deaths.
All Caroline County Health Department offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Purple Paddle at the Martinak State Park boat landing in Denton, Maryland! The community event features an 8:00 AM sunrise service of remembrance with local clergy, followed by a two-mile group paddle on the Choptank River at 9:00 AM to support recovery awareness.
The Caroline County Health Department will hold a low-cost rabies clinic on September 22nd at the Health Department building in Denton. Pet owners are strongly encouraged to protect their pets and their families by keeping animals up to date on their rabies vaccination.
Our Medical Adult Day Care program will be closed on Wednesday, September 23, due to a mandatory staff training. Services will resume on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Thank you for your patience.
Please join us at this year's Community Baby Shower for raffle prizes, resources, and information. Event will be held at the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Department. Participants must be pregnant or have a child under 2, and must be a Caroline County resident. Residency will be verified upon entry.
All Caroline County Health Department offices are closed today in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2025.
All Caroline County Health Department offices are closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. We are also closed tomorrow, Friday, November 27, in observance of Native American Heritage Day. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2026.
All Caroline County Health Department offices are closed today in observance of Native American Heritage Day. We will reopen on Monday, November 30, 2026.
Our Medical Adult Day Care program will be closed on Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, for the holiday. Services will resume on Monday, December 28, 2026. Thank you for your patience.
All Caroline County Health Department offices are closed today in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 28, 2026.