Mission
The mission of the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (MHHD) is to address the social determinants of health and eliminate health disparities by leveraging the resources of the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), providing health equity consultation, impacting external communications, guiding policy decisions, and influencing strategic direction on behalf of the Secretary of Health.
Vision
MHHD's vision is to achieve health equity where all individuals and communities have the opportunity and access to achieve and maintain good health.
Maryland's Approach to Addressing Health Disparities
Maryland strives to close health gaps across populations by ensuring that every resident has a fair and just opportunity to achieve optimal physical and mental health.
Our approach centers around four key areas: research and education, care delivery, community engagement, and public policy.
