Maryland holds Medicaid evaluation and management reimbursement rates steady, providing health equity opportunity
5/17/2023
The state's decision to match the Medicaid reimbursement rate for important services, such as routine health examinations, empowers doctors to take on more Medicaid recipients
Maryland Department of Health announces new COVID-19 website and long-term commitment to reporting
5/17/2023
Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health today announced changes to how it will continue providing COVID-19 information as the federal Public Health Emergency ends in May. The department has launched a set of new COVID-19 webpages where information on vaccines, testing, treatment, data and other resources may be found long-term.
Maryland Department of Health urges all Marylanders to “Fight the Flu” in statewide vaccination campaign
10/16/2020
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) encourages Marylanders to take part in today’s 6th annual Walk Maryland Day through planned walks across the state, while maintaining social distancing and wearing face coverings. The event is a highlight of the state’s month-long celebration of “Walktober,” which focuses on Maryland’s official exercise.
July 1 marks name change to Maryland Department of Health
8/10/2017
Our agency name officially changed to the Maryland Department of Health on July 1, dropping “and Mental Hygiene” in an update that reflects the holistic nature of the health services that our department oversees, including behavioral health.
Health & Mental Hygiene attains national public health accreditation PHAB-certified departments demonstrate capacity to serve communities well
8/10/2017
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced today that it has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, tribal, and territorial public health departments.