Baltimore City Health Department

Hospital Levels of Care
On April 30, Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen joined the leadership of Baltimore City’s 11 acute-care hospitals to launch the Levels of Care for Baltimore City Hospitals Responding to the Opioid Epidemic. Now open for public comment.
Healthy Baltimore 2020
Healthy Baltimore 2020 is our new blueprint for to promote health and well-being in Baltimore City through the lens of equity.
Youth Health and Wellness Strategy
Baltimore's youth are amazing and resilient. Our Youth Health and Wellness Strategy aims to remove anything that may stand in their way.
"Don't Die" Online Naloxone Training
Want to lean how to save a life with naloxone in 10 minutes? Take our online training to learn the signs of opioid overdose, how to administer naloxone, and how to save a life.
Interactive Map Gallery
Learn about current environmental, behavioral, and socioeconomic trends in Baltimore with BCHD's interactive web map gallery.
Baltimore Billion Steps Challenge
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Recent News

Baltimore City Health Commissioner and Director of Department of General Services Host Naloxone Training for City Employees

BALTIMORE, MD (September 18, 2018) —Today, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen joined Baltimore City Department of General Services (DGS) Director Steve Sharkey to host a naloxone training for Baltimore City Employees at the War Memorial Building.

Statement from Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Leana Wen:

BALTIMORE, MD (September 12, 2018) – Nearly four years ago, I was given the profound honor and privilege of serving as the Baltimore City Health Commissioner. Every day since then, I’ve served with the most dedicated public servants I’ve ever known, joined in a common mission to combat disparities and improve health and well-being in Baltimore.

Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Thursday

BALTIMORE, MD (September 4, 2018) – With continued high temperatures in the Baltimore region and a heat index expected to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit Wednesday and Thursday, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has extended the previously announced Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Thursday, September 6.

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