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.
"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.
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.
Interactive Map Gallery
Learn about current environmental, behavioral, and socioeconomic trends in Baltimore with BCHD's interactive web map gallery.
Baltimore Billion Steps Challenge
Join the Challenge today!

Recent News

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Urges Congress to Support CARE Act and Adopt “Ryan White for the Opioid Epidemic”

Congress is slated to vote on various bills aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic this week. Dr. Leana Wen issued the following statement about what is needed on the frontlines:

“As Congress reviews dozens of bills focused on combatting the opioid epidemic, I ask them to remember this: We know what works. We don’t have a shortage of ideas. We have a shortage of resources."

Baltimore City Health Department Announces Beginning of 2018 Code Red Extreme Heat Season

BALTIMORE, MD (May 15, 2018)—The Baltimore City Health Department today announced the start of Baltimore City’s Code Red Extreme Heat season.

Baltimore City Officials Announce Initiative with Hospitals to Improve Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders

Levels of Care Proposal Open for Public Comment

BALTIMORE (April 30, 2018) — Today, Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen joined the leadership of all 11 Baltimore City hospitals to announce a new initiative focused on implementing and recognizing best practices for responding to the opioid epidemic within the City’s hospitals.

Highlights