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Members of the media should contact the individual​ below regarding inquiries for the Department of Health.​
Amanda M. Hils
Assistant Director for Media Relations Email: [email protected]

Public Information Act Requests
Public Information Act requests should be sent to:

Rebbie Barclay
Public Information Act Manager
Email: [email protected]  
Telephone: 410-767-5623

Newsroom


Welcome to the Maryland Department of Health online newsroom. On this site you will find information about the latest developments at the Department. Be sure to check this site often for updates, and follow us on social media for timely news.


Press Announcements​

  
  
State-agencies-partners-discuss-potential-impact-of-federal-funding-on-Maryland-rural-health-care-workforce-and-agriculture-industry3/20/2026
Maryland health officials provide update on recreational water advisory for Montgomery County impacted by Potomac Interceptor spill3/17/2026
Maryland health officials provide update on recreational water advisories for counties impacted by Potomac Interceptor spill3/5/2026
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclaimed in Maryland 20263/2/2026
Moore-Miller Administration awards $1.6M in opioid settlement funds to expand peer-led recovery services in rural communities2/27/2026
Maryland Department of Health reports increase in mumps cases2/19/2026
New legislation streamlines food licensing and regulations for Maryland farms, strengthens Ag economy2/4/2026
Governor Moore announces Maryland overdose deaths falling for fourth straight year, reaching 10-year low1/30/2026
Governor Moore announces $164 million in hospital surge funding to support access to care amid high rates of respiratory illness in Maryland1/22/2026
Maryland expands Primary Care Program services, bringing coordinated care to more Marylanders1/21/2026
Maryland Dept of Health issues notification of potential measles exposures associated with person who traveled through Maryland1/11/2026
Governor Moore announces legislative action to safeguard vaccine access for Marylanders with Vax Act of 20261/8/2026
Statement-from-Secretary-Seshamani-on-childhood-vaccine-schedule-1/5/2026
Maryland Department of Health responds to surge in flu cases statewide1/5/2026
Moore-Miller Administration secures $168 million in federal funding to advance health care in rural Maryland communities12/31/2025
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