December
- December 18, 2008. New Report Shows High Rate of Preventable Hospitalization in Baltimore [Press Release] [Ambulatory Care Sensitive Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits in Baltimore City] [Letter from the Health Commissioner to the Straus Foundation]
- December 10, 2008. Testing Reveals Item of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead [Press Release] [Lead Jewelry Webpage]
- December 1, 2008. Baltimore Commemorates World AIDS Day [Press Release]
- December 1, 2008. Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Inc. Announces New President Gregory C. Warren [Press Release]
November
- November 21, 2008. Baltimore City Health Department’s Statement on Health Education Resource Organization [Press Release]
- November 20, 2008. City’s Buprenorphine Initiative Earns National Recognition for Innovation; Drug Overdose Deaths Drop in Second Quarter 2008 [Press Release] [Innovations Exchange Profile: Community Partnerships and Provider Training Increase Service Capacity and Access to Long-Term Treatment for Individuals With Heroin Addiction] [Intoxication Deaths Assocation with Drugs of Abuse of Alcohol, Quarterly Report: 2nd Quarter, 2008] [Data and Research Webpage]
- November 19, 2008. Health Department Celebrates Opening of New Headquarters [Press Release]
- November 10, 2008. Health Department Debunks Flu Vaccine Myths [[Press Release] [Seasonal Flu Webpage]
- November 7, 2008. Health Department Proposes Regulations Related to Cats and Dogs [Press Release] [Proposed Regulatory Action: Trap-Neuter-Return Program] [Vicious Dog Hearing Board: Hearing Procedure Regulations]
October
- October 31, 2008. Children’s Earrings Found to Have 45% Lead by Weight Highest Lead Level Ever Found in Health Department Testing [Press Release] [Lead in Children's Jewelry Webpage]
- October 30, 2008. Health Department Proposes Change in Policy on Electronic Fences for Pets [Press Release] [Proposal on Electronic Fences as Animal Restraints]
- October 30, 2008. Congressman John Sarbanes Visits Reach Out and Read Site at the Baltimore Medical System at Highlandtown [Press Release]
- October 24, 2008. Largest Regional Flu Vaccination Effort to Occur November 2nd & 3rd [Press Release] [Immunization Page]
- October 15, 2008. Baltimore City Health Department Releases 2008 Health Status Report and Neighborhood Health Profiles [Press Release] [Baltimore City Health Status Report 2008] [Neighborhood Health Profiles 2008] [Questions and Answers on Neighborhood Health Profiles] [Map of Baltimore City with links to the corresponding Neighborhood Health Profiles] [Baltimore City Health Department Briefing to the Baltimore City Council] [Data and Research Page]
- October 7, 2008. Influenza Plan and Regulation Released [Press Release] [Baltimore City Seasonal Influenza Plan 2008-2009] [Regulation on Reporting of Influenza Vaccination Rates] [Flu Clinic Schedule]
September
- September 19, 2008. Testing Reveals Item of Children's Jewelry with Excess Lead [Press Release] [Lead in Children's Jewelry Webpage]
- September 16, 2008. Baltimore City Health Department Honored for Excellence in Public Health [Press Release]
- September 12, 2008. Baltimore to Host Very First National Healthy Homes Festival [Press Release]
- September 10, 2008. Lucky Country, Inc. Recalling Lead-Contaminated Black Licorice Products [Press Release]
- September 10, 2008. West Nile Virus is Diagnosed in a Baltimore City Man [Press Release]
- September 4, 2008. Baltimore City Celebrates Substance Abuse Recovery Month [Press Release] [Recovery Month Calendar of Events]
- September 4, 2008. Emergency Calls Down Among Frequent Ambulance Callers [Press Release] [Operation Care: Report of the Pilot Program through August 1, 2008]
- September 2, 2008. Health Department Proposes City Regulation: Influenza Vaccine Reporting Requirement for Healthcare Workers [Press Release] [Proposed Regulation on Reporting of Influenza Vaccination Rates] [Legal Memorandum]
August
- August 22, 2008. Statement on Food and Drug Administration Announcement on Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medications for Children [Press Release] [FDA's Announcement] [Health Department Original Research on Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medications Published Since the October 2007 FDA Advisory Statement] [Cough and Cold Webpage]
- August 18, 2008. Testing Reveals Item of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead [Press Release][Jewelry Webpage]
- August 11, 2008. Baltimore Convenes Salt Task Force [Press Release] [Baltimore City Salt Task Force]
- August 8, 2008. Mayor Dixon Announces Safe Streets Expansion [Press Release] [Safe Streets Webpage]
- August 4, 2008. City Agencies Promote Health and Conservation… One Step at a Time [Press Release] [Click here to download the sign]
July
- July 28, 2008. Health Department Urges Residents to Protect Themselves Against West Nile Virus [Press Release]
- July 24, 2008. Health Department Releases Quarterly Overdose Report [Press Release] [Intoxication Deaths Associated with Drugs of Abuse or Alcohol, Quarterly Report: First Quarter, 2008]
- July 22, 2008. Health Department Releases Data Fact Sheet on Obesity [Press Release] [Data Fact Sheet on Obesity]
- July 16, 2008. Health Department Releases Public Comments on Proposed Cigar Regulation [Press Release] [Public Comments]
- July 15, 2008. New Study Finds Hunger in Baltimore: City and State Public and Private Agencies Launch New Effort to Connect Families to Food Resources [Press Release] [HungryinBaltimore.org] [Food Security: Ensuring the Health of Baltimore's Babies]
- July 8, 2008. Testing Reveals Items of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead [Press Release] [Lead in Children's Jewelry Webpage]
June
- June 20, 2008. Testing Finds No Public Health Problem With Arsenic in Parks [Press Release] [Baltimore Parks Report 2008]
- June 16, 2008. Testing Reveals Item of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead [Press Release] [Lead in Children's Jewelry]
- June 13, 2008. Mayor Dixon Launches Safe Streets Weekend [Press Release] [Safe Streets Webpage]
- June 12, 2008. Data watch: Maryland Department of the Environment Releases 2007 Lead Poisoning Data [Press Release] [Lead Poisoning Prevention Program]
- June 6, 2008. Baltimore City Launches Code Red Heat Alert Plan, Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Heat Alert for Saturday through Monday [Press Release] [Code Red Webpage] [Code Red Heat Alert Plan 2008]
May
- May 29, 2008. Emergency Room Crowding Declined in 2007 [Press Release] [Letter to Hospital CEOs]
- May 28, 2008. Mayor Dixon and the Baltimore City Health Department Propose Ban on Sale of Single, Cheap Cigars [Press Release] [Proposed Regulation Banning the Sale of Single, Cheap Cigars in Baltimore City]
- May 28, 2008. Health Commissioner Presents Second Annual Russo Award Winner [Press Release]
- May 27, 2008. Health Department Announces Love Your Heart Poster Contest Winners [Press Release] [Winning Posters]
- May 21, 2008. Health Department Announces Safe Streets Grant Opportunity [Press Release] [Safe Streets RFP] [Safe Streets Webpage]
- May 21, 2008. Health Department Releases Quarterly Drug Intoxication Report [Press Release] [Intoxication Death Associated with Drugs of Abuse or Alcohol]
- May 19, 2008. Baltimore City Health Department Announces “Decreasing Flu” and Releases Final Seasonal Flu Report [Press Release] [Baltimore City Seasonal Influenza Summary Report] [Seasonal Influenza Webpage]
- May 15, 2008. Innovative Oral Health Program Shows Results - Pediatricians Effectively Providing Fluoride Varnish to Young Children in Primary Care [Press Release] [Baltimore City Fluoride Varnish Pilot Program Progress Report] [Fluoride Varnish Program]
- May 14, 2008. Testing Reveals Items of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead [Press Release] [Lead in Children's Jewelry Webpage]
- May 14, 2008. Health Department Proposes Clean Crab, Informed Crab Awards for City Restaurants [Press Release] [Food Facility Recognition Awards Proposal] [Health Code, Regulations and Licensure Webpage]
- May 8, 2008. Joint Effort Launched to Help Frequent Ambulance Callers [Press Release]
- May 7, 2008. Health Department Hosts 5th Annual “Best Immunization Practice” Awards [Press Release]
- May 6, 2008. Health Department Joins the Greater Baltimore Asthma Alliance In Recognizing Asthma Awareness Month [Press Release]
April
- April 30, 2008. Starting May 1, City Residents Can Pre-Enroll for July 1 Health Insurance Expansion [Press Release]
- April 18, 2008. Child Fatality Review Team Releases Annual Report [Annual Report 2007]
- April 18, 2008. Swann Park Task Force Releases Final Report [Press Release] [Letter to Mayor Dixon] [Final Report] [Swann Park Website]
- April 16, 2008. Health Department Warns about STD Hoax [Press Release]
- April 9, 2008. Mayor Dixon Challenges City Businesses to Become “Fit-Friendly” as Health Department Qualifies for American Heart Association Honor [Press Release]
March
- March 24, 2008. Health Department Recognizes World TB Day [Press Release] [Timeline of Maryland TB History] [TB Webpage]
- March 18, 2008. Health Department Seeks to Honor Health Professionals Committed to Service in Baltimore City [Press Release] [Award Information] [Nomination Form]
- March 14, 2008. Health Department Withdraws Proposed Regulations for Fire Safety Standards for Cigarettes, as Major Companies Agree to Voluntary Action [Press Release] [Fire Safe Cigarettes Website]
February
- February 13, 2008. Health Commissioner and Executive Director of Enoch Pratt Free Library Partner to Prevent Heart Disease [Press Release] [Heart Month Events] [Prevention Wednesday: Healthy Hearts] [Miercoles de Prevencion: Corazones Sanos]
- February 8, 2008. Health Department Welcomes Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey as Deputy Commissioner of Youth and Families [Press Release]
- February 7, 2008. Childhood Injury Deaths in Baltimore City 2002-2006 [Press Release] [Childhood Injury Deaths in Baltimore City 2002-2006]
- February 5, 2008. Baltimore City Health and Fire Departments Urge Attention to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning [Press Release]
January
- January 31, 2008. Testing Reveals Items of Children’s Jewelry with Excess Lead [Press Release] [Lead in Children's Jewelry Webpage]
- January 24, 2008. Health Department Releases Report on Intoxication Deaths, January 1995 to September 2007 [Press Release] [Report on Intoxication Deaths Associated with Drugs of Abuse of Alcohol]
- January 17, 2008. T Minus 15 Days and Counting: No Better Time for Smokers to Quit [Press Release] [Memo from the Health Commissioner to Area Hospitals]
- January 17, 2008. The Health Department Welcomes Dr. Avril Melissa Houston as Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director for Youth and Families [Press Release]
- January 2, 2008. Baltimore City Receives $18.4 million in Federal Funding to Support Local Homeless Programs [Press Release]
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