Baltimore City Health Department
Government AdministrationMaryland, United States501-1000 Employees
The Baltimore City Health Department is a government agency serving the city of Baltimore, Maryland. It is recognized as the oldest health department in the United States that has operated continuously since its founding in 1793, a formation prompted by a yellow fever outbreak in the Fells Point neighborhood. Since then, it has worked to improve the health and well-being of Baltimore residents with the aim that all residents realize their full health potential. The department collaborates with other city agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations, and funders to equip residents with knowledge, access, and an environment that supports healthy living. Its responsibilities span a broad range of public health functions, including acute communicable diseases, animal control, chronic disease prevention, emergency preparedness, HIV/STD programs, maternal-child health, restaurant inspections, school health, senior services, and youth violence issues. The agency is based in Baltimore, Maryland, operating as a component of local government health administration, supported by a sizable workforce.