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Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Tuesday through Sunday

Jul 15th, 2019

BALTIMORE, MD (July 15, 2019) With another heat wave brewing across the Baltimore region this week, and with the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16th through Sunday, July 21st.   The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body. 

Raccoon Picked up by Animal Control Tests Positive for Rabies

Jul 11th, 2019

BALTIMORE, MD (July 11, 2019) 

The Baltimore City Health Department Office of Animal Control picked up a raccoon from Schenley Road in the Roland Park neighborhood on July 9th that has tested positive for rabies. Anyone who came into contact with a raccoon near this location recently should contact the Office of Acute Communicable Disease at 410-396-4436 during business hours or 410-396-3100 afterhours. 

Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Tuesday through Saturday

Jul 2nd, 2019

BALTIMORE, MD (July 2, 2019) With a forecasted heat wave to grip the Baltimore region this week, and a heat index expected to reach 97 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for several days, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 3rd through Saturday, July 6th.   The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body. 

NEMT call center closed today - Monday July 1

Jul 1st, 2019

Due to a water outage at Field Health Services, the NEMT call center is closed.  For today only (Monday, July 1), clients should call 443-573-2037 to schedule tr

Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Saturday; First of the Season

Jun 28th, 2019

BALTIMORE, MD (June 28, 2019) Due to prolonged heat in the Baltimore region and a heat index expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit Saturday, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for tomorrow, Saturday, June 29.  The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body.  This is Baltimore City’s first Code Red Extreme Heat Alert of the season.

Note From The Commissioner:Getting Tested and Talking to Our Youth about Sexual Health

Jun 21st, 2019

This past week, we celebrated Pride Month during the 2019 Baltimore City Pride Parade and Festival. We were excited to participate and enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces from the community and beyond. 

Pride Day

Note From The Commissioner: Planning and Advocating for a Healthier Baltimore

Jun 14th, 2019

Last week, I was joined by my leadership team as we went before the City Council to present our budget proposal for fiscal year 2020.

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Baltimore City Commissioner of Health Dr. Letitia Dzirasa Responds to the State’s First Quarter Fatal Overdose Data

Jun 12th, 2019

Baltimore, MD - Today, the Maryland Department of Health and Opioid Operational Command Center 

Note From The Commissioner: Let's Continue to Win for Baltimore!

Jun 7th, 2019

I want to express my gratitude and pride in the entire Health Department for their hard work daily supporting the health needs of Baltimoreans.

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Baltimore City Health Department Announces Beginning of 2019 Code Red Extreme Heat Season

May 15th, 2019

BALTIMORE, MD (May 15, 2019) Today, the Baltimore City Health Department is announcing the start of Baltimore City’s Code Red Extreme Heat season. Code Red Extreme Heat is a multi-agency effort to address the impact of extreme heat on residents of Baltimore City.

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