Health
On November 7, Bill 64-24—Penalties and Enforcement for Distribution of Tobacco Products and Electronic Smoking—went into effect. Tobacco retailers who are issued a third or subsequent violation within a two-year period will be issued a fine in the amount of $3,000. The Tobacco Enforcement program will start enforcing this ruling on January 1, 2025.
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
To achieve the vision of healthy people living, working and playing in Baltimore County, the Department of Health:
- Promotes health and well-being among individuals and families
- Provides quality health, housing and social services
- Prevents disease through education, advocacy, outreach and connection to resources and treatment
- Administers entitlement and benefits programs
- Conducts investigations and inspections
- Offers clinical and case management services
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PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES
Learn more about public health, current laws and the 10 essential services, or find important contact information below.
VACCINATION
If you are interested in getting vaccinated to protect yourself against Mpox or if you are looking for more information, contact us at 410-887-8918 or email EID-VAX@baltimorecountymd.gov.
Learn more about the Mpox Vaccine.
SYMPTOMS AND TESTING
Indications of the Mpox virus include, but are not limited to, a rash or sores, swollen glands, chills, fever, headache and other flu-like symptoms. Residents are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider if they have these symptoms or have been in close contact with a confirmed case.
Those without a healthcare provider should contact the Baltimore County Department of Health at 410-887-8918 to inquire about testing.
Learn more about human Mpox.
- Pre-Diabetes Risk Test - English
- Pre-Diabetes Risk Test - Spanish
- Cancer Prevention
- HIV Case Management
Watch a video about Mpox for health care providers.
Watch a video about syphilis for health care providers.
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LOCATIONS
Learn more about the following facilities.
Baltimore County Department of Health
Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road, Third Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212-2130
Email: hhs@baltimorecountymd.gov
Phone: 410-887-2243
Baltimore Highlands–Lansdowne
3902 Annapolis Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
Phone: 410-887-1003
Dundalk Health Center
7700 Dunmanway
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
Phone: 410-887-7182
Eastern Family Resource Center
9150 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Phone: 410-887-6452
Essex Health Center
201 Back River Neck Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21221
Phone: 410-887-0246
Hannah More Health Center
12035 Reisterstown Road
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
Phone: 410-887-1152
Liberty Family Resource Center
3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
Phone: 410-887-0600
Towson Health Center
1046 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21286
Phone: 410-887-6000
Note: The women, infants and children (WIC) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinics are the only services at this site.
Woodlawn Health Center at O.W.E Center
6901 Security Boulevard, Suite 100
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Phone: 410-887-1332
Note: The entrance is on the back side of the mall across from the movie theater and parking in Lot 18.
Bureau of Behavioral Health at Eastern Family Resource Center
Located in Eastern Family Resource Center
9150 Franklin Square Drive, Second Floor, Suite 201
Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Phone: 410-887-6465
For information regarding any of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Centers, call 410-887-6000.
Dundalk
7700 Dunmanway
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
Essex
201 Back River Neck Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21221
Lansdowne
Located in the Lansdowne Health Center
3902 Annapolis Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
Reisterstown
Located in Chartley Plaza
148 Chartley Drive
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
Rosedale and White Marsh
Located in the Eastern Family Resource Center
9150 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Towson
Towson Health Center
1046 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21286
Woodlawn
6901 Security Boulevard, Suite 100
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Note: The entrance is on the back side of the mall across from the movie theater.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Learn who to contact in Baltimore County regarding the following.
| Contact | Topic |
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| Contact: Elyn Garrett-Jones Email: egarrettjones@baltimorecountymd.gov Phone: 410-887-3072 |
Note: Staff are not authorized to speak with the media without PIO/director approval. |
| Contact: LaTonya Smith-Moulden Email: trsmith@baltimorecountymd.gov Phone: 410-887-8467 | Constituent services |
| Contact: CASH Campaign of Maryland Phone: 311 | Federal, state and local benefits |
| Contact: REACH Line Phone: 410-887-3224 Email: behavioralhealth@baltimorecountymd.gov | Information and referrals to harm reduction, treatment and recovery resources; operates Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 am to midnight. |
CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEY
In order to help us continuously improve our programs and services, please complete our customer service survey—available in English or Spanish—to share your feedback regarding your experience with us.
REPORTS
- FY24 Annual Report
- Quality Improvement Plan—A description of the commitment from the agency to continuously monitor, report and act to meet its program goals and mission.
- Baltimore County Population Health Scorecard
- View the 2023-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment, which examines the overall health needs of the Baltimore County population.
- Community Health Improvement Plan
- Infant Mortality—An outline of infant mortality statistics within Baltimore County.
ACCESSIBILITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE
The Department supports the provision of services to all clients. TTY users call via Maryland Relay 711. The Department provides language assistance services free of charge to persons with limited English proficiency.
The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services, and its programs and activities are accessible to and usable by disabled persons who are blind, deaf, hard of hearing or have other sensory impairments. Access features include:
- Convenient off-street parking designated specifically for disabled persons.
- Curb cuts and ramps between parking areas and buildings.
- Level access into first floor level with elevator access to all other floors.
- Fully accessible offices, meeting rooms, bathrooms, public waiting areas, cafeteria, patient treatment areas, including examining rooms and patient wards.
- A full range of assistive and communication aids provided to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or with other sensory impairments. If you require any of the free (no-charge) aids listed below, let the program know in advance or complete the accommodation sections on the appointment request where available.
- Qualified sign language interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- A 24-hour telecommunication device (TTY/TDD) which can connect the caller to all extensions within the facility/portable (TTY/TDD) units, for use by persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.
- Readers and large print materials for the visually impaired.
- Assistive devices for persons with impaired manual skills.
Disability laws, regulations and guidance information can be found by visiting the Office of Civil Rights website.