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Breaking News: People who may have had coronavirus exposure but are asymptomatic can quarantine for seven days instead of 14 if they test negative, the C.D.C. said. Read the new guidelines HERE.
As of April 2, 2020 -University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health in partnership with Maryland Department of Health is offering drive-thru testing at the VEIP Station at 1631 Robin Circle in Forest Hill Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11 AM – 3 PM. In order to use this, you must: Call your doctor. If you […]
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has the most up-to-date information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. To visit their website, please click here. The Maryland Department of Health provides information specific to Maryland. To visit their website, please click here. Click here for the most updated information as […]
Sharps disposal FAQ: The Harford County Health Department provides free disposal of household sharps via a disposal kiosk, located at the main entrance of our Edgewood facility. Harford County Health Department Harm Reduction Program 1321 Woodbridge Station Way Edgewood, MD 21040 Q: What are sharps? A: Sharps include needles, syringes, and other related medical supplies such as […]
January 6, 2020 Media Contact: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-8649 Maryland awarded federal innovation funds to address impact of the opioid crisis on maternal and child health Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has launched the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) model this month, […]
Media Contact: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-8649 Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today reported the first cold-related illness death in Maryland for the 2019-2020 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult male in the 45-64 age range. The death occurred […]
November 26, 2019 Media Contact: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-8649 Baltimore, MD — In advance of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced the lowest number of new HIV cases reported in Maryland in more than 30 years. […]
November 21, 2019 Media Contact: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 or Maureen Regan, Deputy Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-8649 Maryland Department of Health releases first statewide diabetes action plan with intervention strategies to engage partners Baltimore, MD – In conjunction with National Diabetes Month, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today released its first […]
Bel Air, MD – October 2, 2019– Residents of Harford County who live or work within ten miles of Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station are eligible to receive free potassium iodide (KI) from the Harford County Health Department (HCHD) during two community KI distribution days. The distribution days will take place at North Harford High […]
