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With temperatures expected to rise in the Baltimore region and the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, August 28th, the Baltimore City Interim Commissioner of Health Mary Beth Haller has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Wednesday, August 28th.

Code Red Extreme Heat Escalating

Acting Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa identifies three areas of focus for the agency: Youth Violence and Trauma Informed Care; Obesity Prevention and Treatment; and Overdose and Substance Use Disorder.

Last week, I was joined by my leadership team as we went before the City Council to present our budget proposal for fiscal year 2020.

In spring 2019, the Baltimore City Health Department will open the state’s first Stabilization Center.

For Immediate Release 8/4/2022 Baltimore, MD – On Thursday BCHD offered 60 monkeypox (MPX) vaccine appointments to City residents meeting current eligibility criteria. BCHD shared instructions earlier in the week online and in the media for high-risk individuals to seek an appointment reservation by phone Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.

In my very brief time at the Health Department, I have had the pleasure to meet and hear from Baltimore residents, elected officials, healthcare providers and other public health stakeholders all across the City regarding what Baltimore needs to move towards a more equitable health landscape.

Last weekend marked four years since the death of Freddie Gray.  The uprising that immediately followed his death brought to light so many of the longstanding challenges facing our City and also served as a call to action.

This past week, we celebrated Pride Month during the 2019 Baltimore City Pride Parade and Festival. We were excited to participate and enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces from the community and beyond.

Baltimore, MD (Thursday, May 27, 2021). The Baltimore City Health Department and Civic Works Inc. announced a request for proposals for community organizations and community leaders working in Baltimore City interested in setting up vaccination clinics and performing vaccine education for VALUE communities.