Baltimore City Health Department

Lead Poisoning: Know the Consequences?
On September 25, 2019, Dr. Dzirasa and Mayor Young launched a citywide Point of Care campaign to increase blood lead testing and prevent lead exposure in Baltimore’s children.
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#PeopleWhoLookLikeMe
#PeopleWhoLookLikeMe is a campaign that highlights tools and resources to end the HIV epidemic and improve our sexual health and wellbeing.
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.

Recent News

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore Thursday Night through Friday Morning

BALTIMORE, MD (February 20, 2020)

With forecasted temperatures expected to fall into the teens with wind chill, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Thursday evening, February 20, through Friday morning, February 21.

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore Overnight Sunday through Monday Morning

BALTIMORE, MD (January 17, 2020) — With temperatures forecasted to fall into the teens with wind chill, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Sunday evening, January 19, through Monday morning, January 20.

Health Commissioner Declares First Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert of the Season

BALTIMORE, MD (December 18, 2019) — With temperatures predicted to fall into the teens with wind chill, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Wednesday evening, December 18 through Thursday morning, December 19. This is the first Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore City this season.