| December 29, 2006 |
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant Dies of Presumed Meningitis; Health Department Recommends Antibiotics for pre-K and Kindergarten Children at Lockerman Bundy Elementary School |
| December 21, 2006 |
Baltimore City Remembers Victims of Homelessness |
December 13, 2006 |
Cap4Kids Project Launches in Baltimore in Time for Holiday Season |
December 7, 2006 |
Health Department Finalizes Regulation on Lead in Children's Jewelry [Read it] |
December 4, 2006 |
Consumer Product Safety Commission Moving Closer to Baltimore Proposal on Lead in Children's Jewelry |
November 2, 2006 |
New Initiative to Improve Health of City Workforce |
October 31, 2006 |
High School Student Donation Spurs Baltimore City and County Partnership for Literacy and Healthy Homes |
October 26, 2006 |
Baltimore Statement Advises Parents of Young Children Against Use of Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Preparations |
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1. Read the statement about over-the-counter cold and cough preparations
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2. What can I do when my child has a cold?
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October 25, 2006 |
Health Department Promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention: New Program to Offer Home Visits to Low-Income Pregnant Women |
October 24, 2006 |
Cold Weather Resources Available in Baltimore |
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1. Energy Assistance Form
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2. Hypothermia Guidelines
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October 18, 2006 |
Lead in Children's Jewelry - An Update |
October 12, 2006 |
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Reports Major Increase in Animals Saved, Major Decrease in Euthanasia [Snapshot] |
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Mortality in Baltimore City - An Update |
October 4, 2006 |
Mayor O'Malley, City Officials Announce New Initiative to Combat Addiction |
October 3, 2006 |
Health Commissioner Announces Chief Medical Officer |
September 27, 2006 |
All Babies Born in Baltimore City to Receive a Safe Sleep Onesie |
September 19, 2006 |
"Un Gran Reto - A Great Challenge" Remarks by Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D. in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month |
September 8, 2006 |
Commissioner Order: Hashmi Surma Special [Press Release] |
August 29, 2006 |
"Prevention Wednesday" Launches with Call to Wash Hands |
August 28, 2006 |
Ozone Monitoring Re-Established in Baltimore City |
August 14, 2006 |
Lead Contamination Found in More Children's Jewelry |
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Proposed Regulatory Action on Lead in Children's Jewelry - Request for Public Comment |
August 4, 2006 |
Lead Contamination found in "Princess Collection" [Letter to the Company] |
July 28, 2006 |
Data Show Lead Poisoning Declines Since 2005 |
July 27, 2006 |
Baltimore City Health Department Honored for Excellence in Public Health
• Baltimore City Medicare Part D Surveillance & Response Initiative [Snapshot] |
July 11, 2006 |
Health Department Introduces New Testing Tool
[HIV Testing Background] |
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Hot Weather Alert |
July 4, 2006 |
Hot Weather Alert |
June 27, 2006 |
National HIV Testing Day |
June 14, 2006 |
Health Commissioner Issues Challenge to Area Pediatric Clinicians |
June 12, 2006 |
Task Force Recommends Steps to Address Emergency Department Crowding
[Findings & Reccommendations ] |
June 9, 2006 |
Agencies Join to Announce Healthy Habits Poster Contest Winners |
June 6, 2006 |
Deaths Due to Drug Intoxication at Lowest Point in Decade [ 2005 snapshot ] |
May 22, 2006 |
Baltimore City Health Department Reports Decline in Sexually Transmitted Diseases [Snapshot] |
May 16, 2006 |
Health Commissioner Urges Immediate Disposal of Contact Lens Solution |
May 11, 2006 |
New Sleuth Answers Enviornmental Health Queries |
May 10, 2006 |
Madeleine A. Shea Tapped to be First Assistant Commissioner for Healthy Homes |
May 2, 2006 |
CDC Releases Recommendations
Healthy Start Works to Improve Health of Women, Families Before Pregnancy |
April 18, 2006 |
City Health Department warns of Multi-State Mumps Outbreak |
April 17, 2006 |
Health Alert on new Immunization Requirements |
April 13, 2006 |
Contact Users Should Beware of Fungal Infections |
March 27, 2006 |
Health Department Reminds Residents of Simple Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu and Cold Season |
March 24, 2006 |
Baltimore City Health Department to Collaborate with Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on New Data Initiative |
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Baltimore City Recognizes World TB Day |
March 22, 2006 |
Baltimore City Health Department Launches
Healthy Habits Poster Contest |
March 13, 2006 |
World TB Day: Friday, March 24 |
March 6, 2006 |
Baltimore City Wins Award for Vaccination Rate Recognized by CDC for Huge Improvement in Coverage |
February 27, 2006 |
HEALTH ALERT: The rumor surrounding a West Baltimore school and a communicable disease outbreak is NOT true. |
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Stephen Baron Recognized for 17 Years of Outstanding Service to Baltimore City |
February 10, 2006 |
Rabies Vaccination Clinic Scheduled on March 4th |
February 9, 2006 |
City Health Department Offers Reward for Cruelty Case |
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Sex Education for Grown-Ups |
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Children's Dental Health Month: Time to Brush Up on the Facts, February 1- 28 |
February 6, 2006 |
Balloons Pose Serious Choking Hazard |
January 31, 2006 |
Baltimore City Extends Efforts to Help City Residents with Medicare Part D |
January 27, 2006 |
HEALTH ALERT: Commissioner Warns City Residents of Suspicious Callers |
January 24, 2006 |
Get Your Pet Vaccinated for the New Year |
January 21, 2006 |
Baltimore City Reports Major Gains Against Childhood Lead Poisoning in 2005 |
January 18, 2006 |
Local Homeless Artists Showcase Work to Benefit Others in The Journey Home |
January 11, 2006 |
Baltimore City Health Department Sponsors Free Preparation and Response Clinics |
January 10, 2006 |
Alma Roberts to Lead Baltimore City Healthy Start |
January 4, 2006 |
Health Department Announces New Assistant Commissioner |
