​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Media Inquiries​

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​

  
  
MDH reiterates importance of full hepatitis B vaccination schedule for all newborns; issues guidance, standing order12/5/2025
Statement from Secretary Seshamani on importance of hepatitis B birth dose for all newborns12/5/2025
First Lady Moore launches mental health awareness campaign across Maryland radio stations during holiday season12/1/2025
Maryland Department of Health announces additional six month pause for certain behavioral health provider enrollments11/26/2025
Maryland Department of Health reports first cold-related illness death of the 2025-2026 winter weather season11/21/2025
Maryland Department of Health Secretary responds to CDC claims11/20/2025
Maryland state agencies and partners hold roundtable to protect coverage11/20/2025
Governor Moore Launches Free Adult Vaccine Program to Expand Immunization Access for Uninsured and Underinsured Marylanders11/20/2025
National Rural Health Day Proclaimed 202511/17/2025
Maryland Department of Health launches new combined respiratory illness data dashboard10/27/2025
Maryland Disability Employment Awareness Month Proclaimed 202510/21/2025
Maryland Department of Health streamlines Medicaid waiver programs to enhance service delivery for Marylanders with IDD10/6/2025
Maryland Department of Health issues respiratory virus vaccine guidance, COVID-19 vaccine standing order9/19/2025
Maryland-joins-federal-model-to-improve-access-and-savings-to-lifesaving-sickle-cell-treatments9/12/2025
Public-input-for-federal-Rural-Health-Transformation-Program9/9/2025
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