General Info

The Prince George's County Health Department offers a wide range of health care services. It promotes individual and community responsibility for the prevention of diseases, injuries and disabilities. It also offers birth and death certificates. The department organizes lead awareness training seminars on several topics, such as lead safe workplaces and health effects of lead poisoning. Its family planning program offers classes on birth control methods. Located in Upper Marlboro, Md., the Prince George's County Health Department operates a lifestyle center, which offers educational presentations to various groups, such as civic associations, work groups and faith-based organizations on the topics of nutrition and physical activity. Its center also offers printed health education materials. Additionally, it organizes fairs and community trips.