Baltimore City Health Department

Interactive Map Gallery
Learn about current environmental, behavioral, and socioeconomic trends in Baltimore with BCHD's interactive web map gallery.
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.
"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.
Zika Virus
Out of an abundance of caution, BCHD continues to monitor the movement of the virus, particularly among travelers. Learn more about the Zika Virus.
Baltimore Billion Steps Challenge
BCHD is hosting the Baltimore Billion Steps Launch on July 29, 2017 at Lake Montebello, 10am-2pm.
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.

Recent News

Dr. Wen Issues Statement About Life-Threatening Bleeding After Using Synthetic Cannabinoids

BALTIMORE, MD (APRIL 17, 2018) - Today, Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Leana Wen, issued the following statement about life-threatening bleeding after using synthetic cannabinoids:

"We want to warn all of our residents of the warning signs of someone who..."

Baltimore City Officials Announce Citywide Falls Prevention Strategy for Older Adults

BALTIMORE, MD (April 16, 2018) — Today, Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen announced a new Citywide falls prevention strategy aimed at reducing falls-related emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations for older adults in Baltimore City.

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Responds to Surgeon General’s Advisory Urging Naloxone Use

BALTIMORE, MD (April 5, 2018) - Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Naloxone:

“Here in Baltimore, we already have policies to expand naloxone access.

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