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Note From The Commissioner: Celebrating a Resilient Community

May 3rd, 2019

Last weekend marked four years since the death of Freddie Gray.  The uprising that immediately followed his death brought to light so many of the longstanding challenges facing our City and also served as a call to action. 

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Note from the Commissioner: Community Partnerships Can Make a Difference

Apr 26th, 2019

This week, I had the honor of addressing the 14th Sisters Together and Reaching, Inc.’s (STAR) Why Women Cry Conference.

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Note from the Acting Commissioner: Get Vaccinated

Apr 12th, 2019

Late last week, there was news of a confirmed

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Measles Case Confirmed; Possible Exposures in Baltimore Area

Apr 5th, 2019

Baltimore, MD – On April 5, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) confirmed a measles case in a Maryland resident.

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Note from the Acting Commissioner: Let's Get Moving!

Apr 5th, 2019

As the weather warms and the days become longer, it is a perfect time to begin to plan outdoor activities and take advantage of the many beautiful attractions, spring festivals, recreation centers, and walking and biking trails in our City.

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Note from the Acting Commissioner: Moving Towards a More Equitable Health Landscape

Mar 29th, 2019

In my very brief time at the Health Department, I have had the pleasure to meet and hear from Baltimore residents, elected officials, healthcare providers and other public health stakeholders all across the City regarding what Baltimore needs to move towards a more equitable health landscape. 

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Note from the Acting Commissioner: Three Areas Of Continued Focus

Mar 22nd, 2019

As I complete week two in my new role, I wanted to give thanks for the outpouring of support from everyone at the Health Department, throughout the City, and throughout

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Note from the Acting Commissioner: My First Week

Mar 15th, 2019

It has been a whirlwind week of attending my first State of the City Address, the swearing in ceremony for Commissioner Harris, and meeting some of the talented team at the Baltimore City Health Department.

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Acting Health Commissioner, Dr. Dzirasa, Issues Statement on Maryland Senate Bill 759 to Establish Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Mar 14th, 2019

BALTIMORE, MD (March 14, 2019) – Acting Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, issued the following statement regarding Maryland Senate Bill 759 that seeks to establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller Declares Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for Baltimore Overnight Monday through Thursday Morning

Mar 4th, 2019

BALTIMORE, Md. (March 3, 2019)—With temperatures predicted to fall into the teens or lower with wind chill, Baltimore City Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Monday evening, March 4 through Thursday morning, March 7.

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