Recent News

Baltimore City Health Department Joins the Northeast Public Health Collaborative

Dec 8th, 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025 (BALTIMORE, MD) – We are proud to announce the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) has joined the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary coalition of regional public health agencies dedicated to advancing coordination, preparedness, and evidence-based practice across the northeast.  

BCHD Reiterates Importance of Hepatitis B Birth Dose for All Newborns: Guidance Aligns with the American Academy of Pediatrics

Dec 5th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, December 5, 2025) – This morning, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices decided to remove their longstanding recommendation to vaccinate all newborns for hepatitis B. The committee’s decision eliminates a recommendation originally put in place by the same committee in 1991, which is credited with reducing acute cases of hep B in children by 99%. The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) is firmly committed to maintaining the hepatitis B vaccine schedule to protect newborns. BCHD remains committed to following scientific fact and is steadfast in our mission to ensure an equitable, just, and well Baltimore.

Increase in Mpox Cases in Baltimore City; Risk to the General Public Remains Low

Nov 28th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, November 28, 2025) — There has been a notable increase in mpox cases reported among Baltimore City residents. From January 1 through November 20, 2025, 24 cases have been reported in Baltimore City, with more than half occurring since September 1.

Baltimore City Recognizes World AIDS Day

Nov 28th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Wednesday, November 26, 2025) — Beginning on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Baltimore City Health Department will host several events to honor World AIDS Day.  

1001 East Fayette Location Closed Today, Permits Office Open

Nov 18th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, November 18, 2025) — The Baltimore City Health Department’s 1001 East Fayette Street, Baltimore MD 21202 location will be closed Tuesday, November 18, 2025. 

1001 East Fayette Location Closed Today for HVAC Repairs, Permits Office Closed 

Nov 17th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, November 17, 2025) — The Baltimore City Health Department’s 1001 East Fayette Street, Baltimore MD 21202 location will be closed the remainder of today, November 17, 2025. 

Baltimore City Health Department Confirms Rabid Raccoon Found in Roland Park

Nov 14th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, November 14, 2025) — On Friday, November 14, the Baltimore City Health Department Animal Control unit was notified that a raccoon captured in Roland Park has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was reported to have bitten a dog before capture, but the dog’s whereabouts are unclear. 

Baltimore City Health Department Announces Start of Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert Season

Nov 14th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, November 14, 2025) — On Friday, November 14, Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) announces the official kickoff of the Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert season, begins Saturday, November 15 and continuing through March 15.

Baltimore City Health Department Confirms Raccoon Found at Fallstaff Elementary Middle School Tested Positive for Rabies

Oct 15th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (October 15, 2025) — On Wednesday, October 15, the Baltimore City Health Department Animal Control unit was notified that a raccoon captured from Fallstaff Elementary Middle School tested positive for rabies. 

Baltimore City Health Department to Relocate Some Druid Health Center Services in October

Sep 29th, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, September 29, 2025) – The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) announced that the Druid Health Center located in West Baltimore, will relocate some services starting Tuesday, October 14 to Total Health Care (1501 W. Saratoga Street). While BCHD remains committed to serving clients in West Baltimore, long-standing facility issues in some areas of the Druid Health Center have led to this partial relocation, despite extensive maintenance efforts over the years.  

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