Department of Health Overview
Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., MBA,CPE
Health Officer & Director
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
E-mail: health@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-BCHD (2243)
TTY users call via Maryland Relay
It is the vision of the Baltimore County Department of Health to have healthy people living, working, and playing in Baltimore County. We aim to promote health and prevent disease by educating communities, advocating for healthy lifestyles, linking people to resources, and treating various health conditions. As a service-oriented agency, we encourage you to use this valuable tool to access our services, get important health information, or to contact us.
Health Highlights
Places you can go to in Baltimore County to get relief from the heat.
Shellfish Alert - The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is advising consumers not to eat any fresh or frozen molluscan shellfish that come from South Korea. Molluscan shellfish includes fresh or frozen oysters, clams, and mussels, whole and roe-on scallops, either shucked or in the shell, whole or in part. Crabs and shrimp are not molluscan shellfish. Shellfish grown and produced in Maryland are not affected. There are no recent cases of illness in Maryland known to be related to Korean shellfish.
Water Alert – Find the most updated alerts on Baltimore County recreational waterways.
Baltimore County Health Coalition – This newly formed group is working to achieve Maryland State Health Improvement Process objectives and meets on the third Wednesday of every month.
Home Birth Certificate – If you are considering a home birth delivery, please view our information on how to obtain a birth certificate.
2012 Animal Festival (PDF) - join us on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for our annual rabies vaccination clinic, animal adopt-a-thon, and other family/pet-friendly activities.
Get your dog, cat or ferret vaccinated at our low-cost rabies clinics.
Are you looking for your lost cat or dog? We may have your pet at the Baltimore County Animal Shelter.
Programs and Services
Community Event Requests - If you are interested in the Department of Health participating in your community event, please complete our web form. If you do not have web access, call 410-887-3723.
View or download a copy of the 2011-2012 Health Service Directory (PDF), which contains descriptions of services available through the Baltimore County Department of Health and contact numbers.
Revised May 24, 2012
