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.

Fall back on good habits. Take steps to be healthy. Wash your hands often. Stay home when sick. Cover coughs and sneezes...
11/02/2025

Fall back on good habits. Take steps to be healthy. Wash your hands often. Stay home when sick. Cover coughs and sneezes. Get vaccinated.

Practique buenos hábitos. Tome medidas para cuidar su salud. Lávese las manos con frecuencia. Quédese en su hogar cuando esté enfermo/a. Cúbrase la boca al toser y estornudar. Vacúnese.

Amid the federal government shutdown, Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency and taken action to help Mary...
10/31/2025

Amid the federal government shutdown, Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency and taken action to help Marylanders, providing $10 million in emergency grant funding to food assistance partners such as local non-profits, faith-based organizations, and school pantries.

Learn more and find resources here: bit.ly/4ocVugp

Maryland Cancer Programs are located throughout the state to provide eligible residents with no-cost cancer screening an...
10/31/2025

Maryland Cancer Programs are located throughout the state to provide eligible residents with no-cost cancer screening and treatment information. To learn more about your eligibility and find a Cancer Program near you, visit bit.ly/4mfzjUZ.

Maryland Cancer Programs están en todo el estado para informar sobre las pruebas de detección y el tratamiento del cáncer sin costo a los residentes elegibles. Para más información sobre su elegibilidad y encontrar un Programa contra el Cáncer cercano, visite bit.ly/4mfzjUZ.

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Follow these tricks to make the night a real treat:🔦 Carry glow sticks or flashlights to see in the d...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Follow these tricks to make the night a real treat:
🔦 Carry glow sticks or flashlights to see in the dark.
🦺 Put reflective tape on costumes so your trick-or-treater is visible to motorists.
🍬 Check candy before eating.
Learn more: bit.ly/3om0d3j.

You must renew your Medicaid coverage every 12 months to keep your insurance coverage and prescription drug benefits. En...
10/30/2025

You must renew your Medicaid coverage every 12 months to keep your insurance coverage and prescription drug benefits. Ensure your contact information is current and watch for renewal notices by mail or email. Remember to renew your coverage each year to avoid gaps in your insurance. Learn about renewing your Medicaid coverage at bit.ly/3xZjOOh

Don’t wait for a problem; schedule your routine dental check-up today. A healthy smile is essential for your overall hea...
10/30/2025

Don’t wait for a problem; schedule your routine dental check-up today. A healthy smile is essential for your overall health.

You are eligible for dental coverage through the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program with a red and white Medicaid card. Find a dentist near you: member.mdhealthysmiles.com

Children and adults with disabilities have important needs to consider during the holidays. Learn safety tips to ensure ...
10/30/2025

Children and adults with disabilities have important needs to consider during the holidays. Learn safety tips to ensure a safe and fun Halloween experience for individuals with disabilities and those who support them: bit.ly/3IJKV5j.

The RSV monoclonal antibody is 90% effective in preventing RSV-associated hospitalizations for babies during their first...
10/29/2025

The RSV monoclonal antibody is 90% effective in preventing RSV-associated hospitalizations for babies during their first RSV season.* Learn more at health.maryland.gov/RSV.

*Source: CDC

El anticuerpo monoclonal contra el VRS tiene una eficacia del 90 % en la prevención de hospitalizaciones asociadas al VRS en bebés durante su primera temporada de VRS.* Obtenga más información en bit.ly/4mI3uVg.

*Fuente: CDC

You don't have a 3-day supply of food and water in case of an emergency? Now that's scary! Before you go trick-or-treati...
10/29/2025

You don't have a 3-day supply of food and water in case of an emergency? Now that's scary! Before you go trick-or-treating, stock your family’s emergency kit. You can even add candy to your kit. Here's everything you need: bit.ly/4q3VDEs.

It is crucial to protect yourself and others from cyberbullying, online harassment, and abuse. To learn more, visit: hea...
10/28/2025

It is crucial to protect yourself and others from cyberbullying, online harassment, and abuse. To learn more, visit: health.maryland.gov/healthysocialmedia.

Routine screening can find most breast cancers in the early stages, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Talk...
10/28/2025

Routine screening can find most breast cancers in the early stages, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Talk to your health care provider about your breast cancer risk and breast cancer screening.

Las pruebas de detección de rutina pueden detectar la mayoría de los cánceres de mama en las primeras etapas, cuando es más probable que el tratamiento sea exitoso. Consulte con su proveedor de atención médica sobre su riesgo de cáncer de mama y las pruebas para detectarlo.

Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the right to live in accessible and affordable housing...
10/27/2025

Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the right to live in accessible and affordable housing within their chosen communities. The Maryland Department of Health - Developmental Disabilities Administration is dedicated to enhancing housing access and options for Maryland residents. Learn more: bit.ly/4nideFR.

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