Recent News

Aetna Foundation Awards $50,000 to Expand Enrollment in B’more Fit for Healthy Babies Program

Feb 27th, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD (February 27, 2017) — The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) and Family League of Baltimore (Family League) today announced that the Aetna Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to Family League in support of community-based fitness and nutrition programs, and trauma-informed counseling, for postpartum women and their families.

Testimony in Favor of SB415 for Prescription Drug Affordability

Feb 24th, 2017

Following testimony was provided by Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City Commissioner of Health, to the Finance Committee on February 15, 2017.

Testimony in Favor of HB001/SB230 for Paid Sick Leave

Feb 24th, 2017

Following is testimony given by Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City Health Commissioner, presented to the Economic Matters Committee on February 10, 2017.

Testimony in Favor of HB 613 to Permit Licensed Pharmacists to Prescribe and Dispense Contraceptives

Feb 24th, 2017

Following is testimony given by Rebecca Dineen, Deputy Commissioner of Maternal and Child Health. The statement was presented to the Health and Government Operations Committee on behalf of Dr. Wen on February 10, 2017.

Testimony in Favor of SB 119 to Require Licensing for E-cigarettes

Feb 24th, 2017

Following is testimony given by Emilie Gilde, Director of Tobacco Use and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. The statement was presented to the Business Regulation and Occupations Committee on behalf of Dr. Wen on February 1, 2017.

Testimony in Favor of SB 113 to Increase Tobacco Control Funding

Feb 24th, 2017

Following is testimony given by Emilie Gilde, Director of Tobacco Use and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention. The statement was presented to the Budget and Taxation Committee on behalf of Dr. Wen on February 2, 2017.

Commissioner's Corner: Public Health Advocacy

Feb 24th, 2017

In this year’s General Assembly, our team here at BCHD is focusing our attention and advocacy efforts on policies and proposals that will improve the health of residents and reduce disparities in Baltimore and across the state.  

Testimony in Support of HB 255 to Standardize Storage of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits

Feb 21st, 2017

Following is testimony given by Kathleen Goodwin, Special Assistant to the Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Leana Wen. The statement was presented to the House Judiciary Committee on behalf of Dr. Wen on February 21, 2017.

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Issues Statement in Response to Naloxone Dispensing Legislation

Feb 21st, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD (February 21, 2017) – Today, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen issued the following statement in support of HB 791, which would make it possible for a person to receive naloxone – the opioid overdose antidote medication – under a standing order without having to complete unnecessary paperwork.

Testimony in Favor of Naloxone Dispensing Legislation, HB 791

Feb 21st, 2017

Following is testimony given by Mark O’Brien, Director of Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment for the Baltimore City Health Department.

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