Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services

12/11/2025

The elderly are more susceptible to the cold than the younger generations and it could put them at risk of hypothermia, pneumonia, frostbite and other cold-related illnesses.

These four tips can help protect them from the cold:
✅ Wear multiple layers
✅ Wear appropriate cold weather clothing (gloves, socks, shoes)
✅ Contact your local health department for information on freezing weather shelters and warming centers near you

12/11/2025

Protecting you and your patients could be as easy as following these four suggestions.

Health workers are more likely to be exposed to respiratory viruses and risk transmitting the viruses to their patients.

💉 Getting vaccinated
🧼 Washing your hands
🤧 Using respiratory etiquette (cough and sneeze into a tissue or arm/elbow)
😷 Wearing a mask when in crowded, enclosed, or poorly ventilated areas

can protect you and your patients from influenza and COVID-19.

12/10/2025

Our ‘Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness’ webinar is just starting!!

You can still join by clicking the link below:
bit.ly/4oWr6az

12/10/2025

During the winter season, social isolation and loneliness reach an all-time high. If you are interested in how you can combat social isolation and loneliness, join our webinar at 6 PM.

No registration is required for the December 10 webinar; just scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/4oWr6az.

12/09/2025

Tomorrow, our December webinar 'Staying Connected: Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness' can help you find solutions through prevention action steps, connection barrier and finding local resources.

No registration will be required for the December 10 webinar, just scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/4oWr6az.

12/08/2025

The cold weather is here, it is important you and your family take the proper steps to keep warm and safe this winter.

12/05/2025

🚨The Baltimore County Freezing Weather Shelter locations have been extended through December 12. Beds will be available starting at 6 pm December 5 through Friday December 12 at 9 am. 🚨

Residents in need of shelter to avoid inclement weather and extreme cold conditions should be directed to the Eastern Family Resource Center at 9150 Franklin Square Drive, Rosedale, MD 21237; Hannah More Family Shelter at 12041 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136 or Westside Men's Shelter at 309 Redwood Circle, Catonsville, MD 21228.

County residents seeking temporary Emergency Shelter from freezing temperatures are encouraged to call Baltimore County Department of Social Services' Coordinated Entry Hotline at 410-887-TIME (8463) to register each night the Freezing Weather Shelter Plan is activated.

See below for more details.

12/04/2025

Cold weather can cause serious health problems such as frostbite, hypothermia and in extreme cases, death.

Make sure to follow these simple steps to protect yourself against frostbite.

For any issues or concerns click the link below:
https://health.maryland.gov/preparedness/docs/2510_OPR_ColdWeatherHealthIssues&Concerns-2.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawOegzBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0SnhQM3N6QlljQmFFV08zc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHilgauSHLR77CnDSh8Y40t82jU_wKMApHGOmfoFseu9THtEkHZW3bQyUBLTb_aem_OuZnF00E7GVMrdupu4QbAw

12/03/2025

One week from today our December webinar 'Staying Connected: Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness' can help you find solutions through action steps and local resources.

No registration will be required for the December 10 webinar, just scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/4oWr6az.

12/02/2025

The holidays are all about spending time with family,but getting sick can take that joy away. 🤒

Baltimore County offers FREE flu shots at all of our health centers during regular business hours.

Protect your loved ones this season. 💉✨

For more information, click the link below:
https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/health-services/free-flu-shots