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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​

  
  
Consumer advisory expanded for all Clover Hill Dairy cheese products due to continued risk of foodborne illnessNew6/14/2026
Maryland Department of Health recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month6/5/2026
Consumer advisory issued for Clover Hill Dairy requesón soft ricotta cheese products due to risk of foodborne illness6/3/2026
National Gun Violence Day Proclaimed in Maryland 20265/29/2026
Maryland Department of Health Reports First Heat-Related Death of 20265/28/2026
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Office of Overdose Response Launch Prescription Opioid Settlement Dashboard5/28/2026
Governor’s Office for Children Launches a Streamlined Resource Hub for New and Expecting Parents5/15/2026
Statement From Secretary Seshamani On Marking One Year Serving Marylanders5/11/2026
Maryland-Department-of-Health-Monitoring-2-MD-Residents-Following-Potential-Hantavirus-Exposure-Linked-to-Hondius-Passenger5/11/2026
First Lady Moore Honors Local Student Artist During Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week5/8/2026
Maryland Department of Health Launches New Weather-Related Illness Data Dashboard5/7/2026
Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to protect against tickborne diseases5/5/2026
Maryland issues notification of potential measles exposures associated with person who traveled to Maryland location while infectious5/1/2026
Mental Health Awareness Month Proclaimed in Maryland 20265/1/2026
Maryland Department of Health, Mental Health Association of Maryland Go Green for Mental Health Awareness Month5/1/2026
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