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Maryland Department of Health

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Maryland Department of Health

@MDHealthDept

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Baltimore, MD

Joined June 2009

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.@MDHealthDept is hosting public meetings to gather input on House Bill (HB) 272, the On-Farm Food Service Facility regulation development. The first meeting will be virtual on June 15 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Sign up for updates or register for a meeting: bit.ly/4v6eDUS.
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Want to live tobacco free? Stop by the Z104.3 booth at Baltimore Pride to learn about free resources to help you quit. Take pride in quitting.
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UPDATE: Baltimore City has a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert on June 11-12, 2026. A heat advisory has also been issued for Cecil, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, and Harford counties on June 11, 2026.
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Dangerous heat and humidity is expected today and tomorrow for much of Maryland with heat indexes near 100°. Check on older relatives and neighbors to ensure they have working AC. If not, help them get to a local cooling center. Access cooling centers: bit.ly/MarylandCoolin….
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Smoking puts you at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. You can quit. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. It’s free. It’s confidential. It works. Learn more at smokingstopshere.com.
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Jun 10
NOTICE: The Maryland Board of Nursing will be closed from 4:30 p.m. on Wed., June 17 through 8:30 a.m. on Mon., June 22, during its transition to a modernized licensing system. All virtual and in-person services will remain closed/offline. Learn more: bit.ly/3QB2l7T.
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Jun 9
As you prepare the kiddos for camp, make sure to put immunizations on your to-do list to keep them healthy and protected every season. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/vaccines.
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Jun 8
Summer days are on the way. Get ready by learning water safety tips to keep you and your family safe at the pool or beach. Learn more about water safety and safe swimming: health.maryland.gov/water-safety.
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Jun 8
LGBTQ+ youth often face higher risks of substance misuse due to the stress of navigating unsupportive environments and negative experiences. If you or someone you care about needs help, call, text, or chat 988: 988.maryland.gov.
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Jun 6
Do you know about naloxone? Test your knowledge. Take the quiz about the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone (sometimes known as Narcan), and remember to carry naloxone: stopoverdose.maryland.gov/quiz. #NaloxoneAwarenessDay
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Jun 5
Gun violence is a public health issue. Similar to how disease outbreaks are treated, gun violence policies and programs can focus on whole communities and support those at greatest risk. To learn more about gun violence as a public health issue, visit: bit.ly/4dKXtWq.
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Jun 5
RELEASE: Today, MDH’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention recognizes #GunViolenceAwarenessDay and #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth with a statewide summit, encouraging public conversation and awareness. Learn more: bit.ly/4utbJsk.
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If you're an older adult, your body may not be able to adjust as well to hot weather. Don't stay home alone on extremely hot days. Make sure a trusted friend or relative has an extra key to your home and knows where you keep your supplies. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/heat.
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