December
- December 18, 2007. Baltimore City Health Department Announces Citywide Flu Alert. [Press Release] [Flu Webpage]
- December 11, 2007. Public Input Sought on Strategies to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease. [Press Release] [Health Disparities Webpage]
November
- November 29, 2007. The Health Department Welcomes Dr. Charlene A. Brown as Assistant Commissioner for Clinical Services [Press Release]
- November 21, 2007. City Residents Can Now Call 311 for Referrals for Health Insurance. [Press Release] [Baltimore HealthCare Access]
- November 20, 2007. Baltimore City Health Department Releases Public Comments on Proposed Fire Safety Standards for Cigarettes [Fire-Safe Cigarettes Page] [Press Release]
- November 8, 2007. Johns Hopkins Public Health Leaders Join Health Department for Release of Seasonal Influenza Plan[Press Release] [Seasonal Influenza Plan] [Flu Webpage]
October
- October 26, 2007. Final Report from Federal Health Team on Swann Park Released[Press Release] [Final Report] [Swann Park Webpage]
- October 22, 2007. Health Department to Post Addresses with Current Lead Hazard Violations[Press Release] [Summary Sheet on Lead Violation Initiative] [Lead Violations Webpage] [Lead Webpage]
- October 19, 2007. Health Department Addresses Questions About MRSA[Press Release] [MRSA Fact Sheet] [Handwashing Information, English] [Handwashing Information, Spanish] [MRSA Webpage]
- October 16, 2007. New Reports Show Drug Treatment Can Reduce Health Costs[UMBC Reports] [Press Release]
- October 10, 2007. Baltimore City Health Department Proposes Fire Safety Standards for Cigarettes [Proposed Regulation] [Press Release]
- October 10, 2007. Health Department Kicks Off Flu Immunization Season[Flu Clinic Schedule] [Immunization Webpage] [ Press Release]
- October 9, 2007. Health Department Seeks Input on Black and Milds[Background Document] [Press Release]
- October 9, 2007. New Study Shows Baltimore Cigarettes More Likely To Cause Fires Than Cigarettes Sold In New York [Harvard Study] [Press Release]
- October 3, 2007. Mayor Dixon Gathers Local Leaders to ACT! Against AIDS in Baltimore [Press Release]
- October 1, 2007. Swann Park Task Force Sends Letter to Mayor Dixon[Letter to Mayor Dixon] [Press Release]
September
- September 27, 2007. Mayor Dixon Leads Coalition of Mayors in Urging President to Support Children's Health[Mayor's Letter] [Press Release]
- September 26, 2007. 81 Infant Deaths Associated with Unsafe Sleep Practices in Baltimore, 2002-2006 [Press Release] [Safe Sleep Data Snapshot] [Safe Sleep Poster and Onesie] [Safe Sleep PSA] [The ABC's of Safe Sleep Initiative Webpage] [BCHD Infant Safe Sleep Webpage]
- September 14, 2007. Baltimore Homeless Services Releases 2007 Census Report [2007 Baltimore City Homeless Census] [Press Release]
August
- August 29, 2007. Mayor Dixon Announced Men’s Health Awareness Initiative [Blue Suit Webpage] [Press Release]
- August 15, 2007. Health Department Seeking to Become Fit Friendly Workplace [Press Release]
- August 9, 2007. Health Department Announces Immunization Effort[Press Release] [Prevention Wednesday-Immunizations]
- August 9, 2007. Mayor Dixon Announces New Operation Safe Streets Site [Press Release]
- August 8, 2007. Health Department Finalizes Exotic Pet Regulations[Press Release] [Exotic Pet Regulations] [Comments on Proposed Exotic Pet Regulations]
- August 2, 2007. Spiderman 3 Ring Found with Very High Lead Levels [Press Release]
July
- July 18, 2007. New Baltimore School CEO Joins Health Commissioner to Announce Results of Baltimore Public Health Challenge [Press Release] [Baltimore Fact Sheet]
- July 18, 2007. City Agencies Release Interim Report on Buprenorphine [Interim Progress Report] [Appendices to Interim Report] [Press Release]
- July 12, 2007. Health Department and Baltimore HealthCare Access, Inc. Win National Honor [Press Release] [Project Health Webpage]
- July 10, 2007. Swann Park Task Force Releases First Report [First Interim Report to Mayor Sheila Dixon] [Supporting Documents] [Press Release]
June
- June 21, 2007. Mayor Sheila Dixon Launches B'More Healthy Campaign [B'More Healthy Webpage] [Press Release]
- June 20, 2007. Maryland Department of the Enviroment Releases 2006 Lead Poisoning Data[Press Release]
- June 15, 2007. Health Alert: Conterfeit Toothpaste Found in Eight Baltimore Stores [Press Release]
- June 14, 2007. Federal Agency Releases Swann Park Report [Summary of ATSDR Health Consultation] [ATSDR Health Consultation] [Press Release]
- June 6, 2007. Mayor Sheila Dixon Launches HIV Prevention Campaign for Youth [Press Release] [Visit Spread the Word Not the Disease Online]
- June 6, 2007. Mayor Sheila Dixon Presents First Annual Russo Award[Press Release]
May
- May 30, 2007. Baltimore City Announces Code Red Heat Alert Plan [Code Red Heat Alert Plan] [Code Red System] [Press Release]
- May 25, 2007. Summer Safety Tips from the Centers for Disease Control and the Baltimore City Health Department [Information on Baltimore's Waters]
- May 24, 2007. Newly Released Studies Support Use of Buprenorphine and Methadone to Treat Heroin Addiction [Report on opioid exposure in MD hospitals] [Cost-Benefit Report] [Press Release]
- May 13, 2007. Free Nicotine Patch and Gum Available for City Residents [Press Release]
- May 10, 2007. Fewer Hypothermia Deaths in Winter of 2006-2007 in Baltimore [Press Release] [Summary]
- May 7, 2007. Health Department Welcomes Rianna Brown as Legislative Affairs Director [Press Release]
- May 7, 2007. Swann Park Task Force Announced [Press Release] [More Information on the Swann Park closure]
- May 2, 2007. Mayor Sheila Dixon Seeks Community Partners for Operation Safe Streets [RFP] [Budget Form] [Operation Safe Streets Homepage] [Press Release]
April
- April 26, 2007. Immunization Key to Children’s Health [Press Release]
- April 25, 2007. City Announces Availability of Funds for Treatment Program[Press Release]
- April 19, 2007. Swann Park Closed Until Further Notice [Press Release] [Arsenic Information Sheet]
- April 12, 2007. Baltimore City and County Launch Initiative to Address Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease [Press Release]
- April 4, 2007. Reduce Unhealthy Trans Fats, Hon! [Press Release][Letter to Baltimore City Restaurant Owners]
March
- March 30, 2007. Health Department Asks Public To Help Prevent Animal Attacks[Press Release]
- March 29, 2007. Legionella in the Water Supply of Maryland General Hospital [Read Recommendations]
- March 27, 2007. Testing Reveals Items of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead Sold in Vending Machines [Press Release] [March Jewelry Lead Testing Results]
- March 15, 2007. New Report Finds Drug Treatment in Baltimore City and Maryland Associated With Lower Healthcare Costs [Press Release ] [Read report]
- March 15, 2007. Health Department Seeks to Honor Health Professionals Committed to Service in Baltimore City [Press Release] [Award Criteria] [Nomination Application]
- March 2, 2007. Pediatricians and Baltimore City Health Department petition F.D.A [Press Release ] [Petition] [OTC statement ]
February
- February 28, 2007. The Baltimore City Health Department Nicotine Replacement Therapy Initiative [Nicotine Replacement Therapy Fact Sheet] [Prevention Wednesday: Protect Your Health - Quit Smoking]
- February 23, 2007. Baltimore City Receives $17 million for Homeless Services [Press Release] [Homeless services]
- February 14, 2007. Women's Heart Health Day [Prevention Wednesday factsheet] [Prevention Wednesday site]
- February 12, 2007. Citywide Outreach Effort Targets Unvaccinated Youth [Press Release]
- February 9, 2007. Testing Reveals Items of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead; Retail Sale Prohibited in Baltimore [Release with Description of Products] [February Jewelry Lead Testing Results]
- February 7, 2007. HIV Prevention Wednesday [Information sheet] [Prevention Wednesday]
- February 5, 2007. Mayor Announces New Head of Homeless Services
- February 2, 2007. Health Department Releases Proposed Rules for Public Review and Comment
January
- January 31, 2007. Summary of the Request for Proposals for Operation Safe Streets [Request For Proposals]
- January 24, 2007. Mayor Dixon, City Hospitals Announce Agreement for Cooperation in Emergencies [Summary of Interhospital Agreement]
- January 9, 2007. City Pediatricians Embrace Literacy Challenge
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