Maryland Department of Health

Maryland Department of Health Working to promote and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care and community engagement.

This account is not monitored 24/7. Help is available by calling or texting 988. Please call 911 for emergencies. We work to protect and advance the health and well-being of all Marylanders through systems that work for people.​

More information can be found on our website at www.health.maryland.gov.

Transitioning from a nursing facility back home is possible. The Money Follows the Person program provides a specialized...
08/14/2026

Transitioning from a nursing facility back home is possible. The Money Follows the Person program provides a specialized team to coordinate housing and community-based care, supporting your journey toward independent living. Learn how we can help: health.maryland.gov/mfp.

The way we discuss addiction can either create barriers or offer support. Choosing empowering language helps people on t...
08/14/2026

The way we discuss addiction can either create barriers or offer support. Choosing empowering language helps people on their journey toward recovery from substance use disorder. Review our guide for compassionate communication and find better ways to talk about recovery: bit.ly/MDHWordsMatter.

Every summer, the Maryland Department of Health team joins representatives from Baltimore City and the 23 Maryland count...
08/13/2026

Every summer, the Maryland Department of Health team joins representatives from Baltimore City and the 23 Maryland counties at the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference to share best practices for serving our communities. We are here with public health resources. If you're attending the conference, stop by booth 948!

Good news! Maryland has seen a sharp and consistent decline in both firearm homicides and nonfatal injuries since 2021. ...
08/13/2026

Good news! Maryland has seen a sharp and consistent decline in both firearm homicides and nonfatal injuries since 2021. There's still work to be done.

Join the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention for Digging Into the Data: A Conversation on Firearm Violence and Public Health, a new webinar series exploring emerging data trends and building data literacy around firearm violence.

Hear from leading researchers and data experts and discuss:
- Key data sources
- Improving data literacy
- Promising research
- Evidence-informed strategies to reduce gun violence.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Register: https://mdhealth.webex.com/weblink/register/r1e785e9e26889d2139777503cccf6877.

Don’t take your vision for granted. Prioritize your eye health with an annual exam to catch potential issues and other m...
08/13/2026

Don’t take your vision for granted. Prioritize your eye health with an annual exam to catch potential issues and other medical conditions before symptoms even arise. Maryland Medicaid members may be eligible for covered vision services. Explore your available benefits: bit.ly/4cSw2Kb.

If you are taking medication that suppresses your immune system, know that you could be at higher risk of developing sev...
08/12/2026

If you are taking medication that suppresses your immune system, know that you could be at higher risk of developing severe illness from an infection, including those associated with mosquito and tick bites. Follow tips to fight the bite! 🦟

08/11/2026

Time for a pop quiz! It’s been a hot summer so far, so it’s a great time to test your heat safety knowledge. Take the quiz and let us know how you did.

Video transcript (text on screen): Quiz Time. A person is experiencing heat exhaustion and begins to vomit. What should you do? A.Put them in an ice bath. B. Force them to drink water. C. Call 911 immediately. C. Immediate call 911 or seek urgent medical attention. Vomiting indicates that the condition is worsening and preventing fluid absorption. Learn more at health.maryland.gov/heat.

08/11/2026

Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest is tracking across the country toward Maryland.

What to expect: Most of the smoke is expected to stay high up in the atmosphere, but some may mix down to ground level.

Impact on Air Quality: Expect fine particle (PM2.5) levels to range from Good to low Moderate.

Next Steps: MDE meteorologists will be monitoring the situation closely over the coming days.

📍 Visit tinyurl.com/MDEcurrentair for our daily air quality forecast

📱 Download the free AirNow app on iOS or Android

🗺️ Check the AirNow Interactive Fire & Smoke Map to see real-time smoke plumes in your area

Ready to advance your career? MDH is seeking talented professionals for administrative, clinical, and public health posi...
08/10/2026

Ready to advance your career? MDH is seeking talented professionals for administrative, clinical, and public health positions. Follow Maryland Department of Health - Jobs and Career Opportunities to stay updated on weekly job openings.

View our current career opportunities: bit.ly/MDHCareersOpenings.

RELEASE: $80 million in grant funding was awarded to 41 grantees for the first year of Maryland’s Rural Health Transform...
08/10/2026

RELEASE: $80 million in grant funding was awarded to 41 grantees for the first year of Maryland’s Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen and expand access to primary care, behavioral health care and dental services in rural communities. Learn more about the awards: bit.ly/4hqS35u.

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