Maryland Department of Health

04/24/2026

RELEASE: MDH announces two cases of measles confirmed in Maryland residents with recent out-of-state travel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cMe7Uc

04/24/2026

Prepare your family for severe weather by discussing what to do during an emergency. This includes creating a communication plan, like connecting via text, email, cell or social media. Find out how to create your family's communication plan: bit.ly/41IsqEd.

04/24/2026

Over 100,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. You have the power to help those in need of an organ, eye, or tissue transplant. Register as an organ donor today to make a difference. Learn more at organdonor.gov.

04/23/2026

Safely and freely dispose of your unneeded prescription drugs, with no questions asked, during the national event on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Find a collection site in your community: DEATakeBack.com.

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

Protect your child's health with free vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program for uninsured, underinsured, or Medicaid-eligible infants and children. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/VFC.

04/22/2026

Need Medicaid data for your research? Get started with the new Data Requests webpage.

Step 1: Check if the data you need is already available.

Step 2: Submit a request and follow the step-by-step process.

Step 3: Once approved, access the data to support your work.

Get started: bit.ly/41ED1zT.

04/22/2026

Cigarette filters are not biodegradable. Quitting smoking reduces harmful waste and protects your lungs. Ready to quit? Get free support today: Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or Text READY to 34191

04/21/2026

Over the last 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 154 million lives, with the majority of those saved being children under 5.* Learn more about vaccine protection: bit.ly/4somrPK.


*Source: National Library of Medicine

04/21/2026

Protect your family's health. Environmental hazards like mold, lead, and radon can cause illness. Learn how the Maryland Healthy Homes program can help you reduce these hazards and create a safer living environment: bit.ly/4dqPmyM.

04/20/2026

You have the power to protect your infant. Childhood vaccines protect against 17 potentially dangerous diseases, such as measles. Learn more at bit.ly/4somrPK.

04/20/2026

Thank you, home visitors, for your tireless efforts and the incredible impact you make every day. By providing vital support and resources directly in families' homes, your empathy and commitment ensure children get a healthy start and help create stronger communities. Learn more about : bit.ly/487gf7r.