Wicomico County Health Department

Main Office (410) 749-1244

108 E. Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21801

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8AM-5PM
State Holiday Schedule

Immigration/Civil Surgeon

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The Community Health Services division offers immigration/civil surgeon services by appointment only. Please call (410) 543-6943 to schedule an appointment

Immigration Services include:

Required lab testing
Physical exam
Completion of the United State Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) I-693 form

The physical exam and I-693 form will be completed by Civil Surgeon, Dr. James Cockey.

FEES

Fee for lab testing and physical exam = $300.00 must be paid on the day of the appointment (this service is not covered by health insurance)
Any required vaccines are a separate fee

Adult Evaluation & Review Services (AERS)

What is AERS? AERS provides assistance to functionally disabled individuals who are at risk of being placed in an institution. AERS staff conducts a comprehensive evaluation to identify services available to help the individual to remain in the community, or in the least restrictive environment, while functioning at the highest possible level of independence and personal well-being….

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Breast & Cervical Cancer Program

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Program provides breast and cervical screenings “at no cost” to eligible women. Who’s eligible: Ages 40 to 64 years old Have limited income Have no insurance or insurance that does not completely pay for breast exams, mammograms, Pap tests, or follow up testing. Have health insurance, but have not been…

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Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Maryland. We do Health Fairs too!!!! Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. Call us to see if you are eligible to receive a screening at no cost to you. Eligibility: A Wicomico County resident Age 50 or older or have an increased risk due to…

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Epidemiological Investigations

Outbreak Investigation: Reduces the incidence of communicable disease through aggressive investigation, surveillance and educational measures in the community Rabies: Contact your local Health Department immediately to report rabies exposure. In Wicomico County: 410-546-4446. Teach your kids about rabies!

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Family Planning Program

The Family Planning Program offers the following confidential services to teens and women of childbearing age. You can decide if and when you want to have children. Think about how a child will affect your life: Will you be able to finish school? Will you be able to get or keep a job? Am I ready to…

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HIV / AIDS Program

Services are provided to residents of Wicomico County. HIV Counseling and Testing (Confidential & Anonymous) Pre and Post test counseling services No fee for service HIV Partner Notification Assists HIV positive persons, health care providers, and others in the notification of partners who have been exposed to HIV Appointment recommended HIV/ AIDS Prevention Education Provides…

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Immigration/Civil Surgeon

The Community Health Services division offers immigration/civil surgeon services by appointment only. Please call (410) 543-6943 to schedule an appointment Immigration Services include: Required lab testing Physical exam Completion of the United State Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) I-693 form The physical exam and I-693 form will be completed by Civil Surgeon, Dr. James…

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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Program

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at very high risk of getting HIV to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. When taken daily, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV. People who use PrEP must commit to taking the drug every…

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Wicomico County has the 4th highest rate of Chlamydia and the 2nd highest rate of Gonorrhea in the state of Maryland. (2016 data) BACTERIAL or VIRAL – what’s the difference??? Bacterial Caused by various sorts of bacteria. Most are curable, such as: Syphilis Gonorrhea (some strains) Chlamydia Viral Caused by viruses and most are not curable, but may be treatable, such as: Human Papillomavirus Genital…

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Sun Safety and Skin Cancer Prevention

Factors that increase your risk of skin cancer: Genetics Naturally red, blond, or light brown hair color Light eye color – blue, gray or green Fair or light skin that burns or freckles easily Many moles on your body, irregular moles, or large moles Family history – blood relatives who have had skin cancer Behaviors…

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TB Program

Tuberculosis Program Diagnosis, treatment, epidemiological investigations and monitoring of patients with active and latent disease Appointment is required No fee for service Websites for information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments: CDC Division of Tuberculosis Elimination National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Disease Occupational Safety and Health Administration TB Facts “TB” is short for tuberculosis. TB…

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Vaccines for Children

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