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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​

  
  
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
Maryland secures AI grants to strengthen delivery of public services12/30/2025
Governor Moore announces more than 220,000 Maryland Benefits applications completed since July launch12/23/2025
Statement from Secretary Seshamani on gender-affirming care12/18/2025
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
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