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.

Help create a safer online space. While most platforms prohibit content that encourages self-harm, harmful online intera...
06/23/2026

Help create a safer online space. While most platforms prohibit content that encourages self-harm, harmful online interactions can still have tragic consequences. Protect yourself and others from cyberbullying and digital harassment. Explore resources for a healthy social media experience: health.maryland.gov/healthysocialmedia.

RELEASE: Medicaid expands housing support program for individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. More than 1,0...
06/23/2026

RELEASE: Medicaid expands housing support program for individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. More than 1,000 additional Medicaid participants and five new counties will gain access to housing stability services. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aizBHM

06/23/2026

Moved recently? Don't forget to update your contact information to receive important notices. Learn how to report changes: bit.ly/3xZjOOh.

Video transcript (text on screen): Making moves? Be sure to stay insured. Maryland Medicaid requires members to report changes to income or household within 10 days. That’s 10 days. Relax know you’re insured, Maryland.

06/22/2026

When thunder roars, go indoors. During a thunderstorm, no place outside is safe. Protect yourself and your family by seeking shelter immediately.

Video transcript (text on screen): When thunder roars, go indoors. Stop all activities. Seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle. Wait 30 minutes after the storm to resume activities.

06/22/2026

Men’s Health Month—a great time for all boys and men to take charge of their health. Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani remind Marylanders that regular physicals, preventive screenings and taking care of mental healthcare can empower men to maintain well-being at any age.

This , be there for every moment. Quit smoking for yourself and the ones who count on you. Need help? Call 1-800-QUIT-N...
06/21/2026

This , be there for every moment. Quit smoking for yourself and the ones who count on you. Need help? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text READY to 21586.

RELEASE: One case of measles has been confirmed in a Maryland resident with recent international travel. Health official...
06/20/2026

RELEASE: One case of measles has been confirmed in a Maryland resident with recent international travel. Health officials are working to notify people who may have come into contact with individual.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vjRUVl

06/20/2026

Juneteenth National Independence Day is an annual observance on June 19 that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

The holiday's name combines "June" and "Nineteenth," marking the date in 1865 when Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. After initial celebrations by Texas communities in 1866, the date was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.

Learn more about the holiday, including original historical records, at archives.gov/news/topics/juneteenth

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.* The Sickle Cell Disease Follow-Up Program c...
06/19/2026

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S.* The Sickle Cell Disease Follow-Up Program connects you and your child to essential community resources, age-appropriate guidance, and dedicated support. Empower your child’s health journey. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/SickleCell.
*Source: National Institutes of Health

Stay ahead of the buzz! Humidity and warm weather mean high mosquito activity. Follow tips to protect yourself from mosq...
06/19/2026

Stay ahead of the buzz! Humidity and warm weather mean high mosquito activity. Follow tips to protect yourself from mosquitoes, and remember to wear EPA-registered insect repellent with one of these active ingredients:
- DEET
- Picaridin (KBR 3023)
- IR3535
- Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)
- Para-menthane-deole (PMD)
- 2-Undecanone

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