Provides affordable health services for residents of Charles County.Community Health Services More information: Includes maternal and child health services, immunizations, dental services, and women's health Offers family planning, emergency contraception, home visits, and STD testingCase management, in-home medical evaluation, personal care, and screenings available Provides programs for breast and cervical cancer, developmental disabilities, and HIV/AIDS Mental health services include psychiatric evaluations, testing, therapy, and medication monitoring Substance use disorder services include assessment, outpatient treatment, and Naloxone training Environmental Health enforces regulations, conducts inspections, and issues permits as appropriate Issues birth and death certificates Operates a seasonal flu hotline

Shares public health information about the coronavirus, while other departments have the authority to issue orders to non-essential businesses that are not following Social Distancing Guidance. Public Health Information

Offers inspections, issues permits, and handles complaints for various facilities and services.Environmental HealthMore information: Inspects and issues permits for food service facilities, wells, and septic systemsInvestigates complaints related to food, solid waste disposal, and the quality of air and water Provides inspection to adoptive homes, alternative living units, family and foster care facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and recreational areas

Oversees public water supplies and individual wells in order to ensure that Marylanders have enough safe drinking water.Water Supply

Provides information and handles complaints on a range of consumer issues.Consumer ServicesMore information: Offers information on FDA activities, types of products regulated, and product ingredients- Regulates the safety, efficiency, and labeling of products, such as human and animal food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and products that emit radiation Offers educational resources, publications on FDA , and speakers on topics related to food and drug safety

Offers a range of environmental health services, including inspections, permits, and information.Environmental Health ServicesMore information: Oversees noise control and referrals for air quality Issues permits for Psittacine birds, water wells, and septic systems Provides radon information and test results, rabies vaccination records, and bite information Inspects camps, food service, hazardous materials, foster care sites, day cares, shelters, group homes, swimming pools, and schools

Provides information and resources related to COVID-19.Public HealthMore information: Includes the most current recommendations for protection from the virus

Provides a range of public and individual health programs and services to the community.Public Services More information:Includes vaccination, HIV and STI testing, family planning, health screenings, and cancer servicesOffers home visits for individuals who are pregnant, adult evaluation, and personal careProvides school health services, outreach, health education, and Naloxone trainingVital Records Department issues certified birth and death certificatesInspects and issues permits for facilities and systems covered by Environmental HealthRefers to additional community resources as needed

Provides information regarding COVID-19 testing options at various locations. COVID-19 Testing More information: Includes on-site and take-home testing options Distributes KN95 masks at Howard County Library System branches

Offers a range of environmental health services, including inspections, permits, and information.Environmental Health ServicesMore information: Investigates food and nuisance complaints Issues permits for burning, commercial and residential properties, and demolitionMonitors water and air quality, solid waste disposal, and rabies and rodent control programs Inspects camps, food service, foster care and adoptive homes, wells, pools, and septic systems

Enforces housing, zoning, building, and related codes in Baltimore City.Code EnforcementMore information: Action for any property causing problems in a neighborhood may be initiated by calling 311

Focuses on preventing environmental diseases and promoting community health and safety.Environmental HealthMore information: Provides cautionary advisories and interventions Health tips are offered to help reduce and protect against environmental pollution

Provides environmental health services, including inspections and regulation enforcement.Environmental Health ServicesMore information: Includes soil testing for septic systems, surveillance of community water supply and sewage systems, and rabies vaccination clinicsInspects food services, beaches, swimming pools, public camps, and mobile home parks Issues burning permits and well permits - Investigates nuisance complaints

Licenses and inspects public and private facilities in Montgomery County.Facility Licensing and InspectionMore information: Licenses various programs, services, and facilities Inspects food service, healthcare, nursing home, pool, recreational, and tanning salon facilities Accepts facility complaints and reports of foodborne illness

Enforces laws and regulations related to drinking water, food protection, and other public health concerns.Public HealthMore information: Issues permits for well and septic systems, camping, and outdoor music festivalsManages a number of mobile home parks and offers rentals Provides public education and vaccinations for rabies

Provides information on becoming licensed as a daycare provider, either at a center or a private home.Child Care Provider Licensing/RegulationMore information: Investigates complaints and issues related to childcare licenses

Assesses the health and safety of the community and ensures services are available to address needs.Environment and Public Health/ SafetyMore information: Mental health services include screening, counseling, medication, referrals, and aftercare Dental care is provided through school and community-based programs Offers case management, support, and referrals for individuals with developmental disabilitiesFamily planning programs provide pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals for prenatal care Provides transportation to and from medical appointments for individuals with Medical Assistance Communicable disease services include screenings and vaccinations Inspects food facilities, recreational sites, health facilities, daycares, and schoolsMonitors public water supply, waste disposal, and pollution standards for air and noise Identifies and supervises medical assistance personal care programs Issues certified copies of birth and death certificates Organizes rabies clinics, adult daycare programs, and tobacco use prevention and cessation classes

Provides information and handles complaints on a range of consumer issues.Consumer ServicesMore information: Offers information on FDA activities, types of products regulated, and product ingredients Regulates the safety, efficiency, and labeling of products, such as human and animal food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and products that emit radiation Offers educational resources, publications on FDA , and speakers on topics related to food and drug safety

Provides community education and coordinates efforts throughout the state to end childhood lead poisoning.Lead Poisoning Prevention Education

Offers a variety of public health services to the community.Public HealthMore information: Includes reproductive health services, immunizations, screenings, and rabies vaccination clinics Inspects and licenses restaurants, food processing plants, trailer parks, foster homes, and pools Provides assistance with online health insurance applications and navigating Medicaid benefits Issues permits for residential wells and sewage systems Monitors communicable diseases and air and water quality Offers health education and wellness programs to the community

Enforces and regulates health laws that affect the safety and health of the community.Environmental and Public Health/ SafetyMore information: Supplies certified birth and death certificates Offers smoking cessation classes, blood pressure and cancer screenings, andIssues permits for wells and septic systems and monitors air and water qualityInspects food service facilities, schools, and hospitals for environmental safetyPlans, manages, and monitors public mental health services for accessibilityOperates a Flu Hotline and website that provides the dates and locations of seasonal flu clinics Screens for, treats, and dispenses medication for communicable disease Family planning services including pregnancy testing and counseling availableCoordinates child health clinics, school health services, and the Health Start Program Helps older adults and individuals with disabilities access services and stay independent if possible Educates the community to help lower the incidence of communicable diseasesWorks to prevent rabies

Investigates code violation complaints in residential and commercial properties and enforces rental registration licenses.Code Enforcement and InspectionsMore information: Conducts housing inspections for Section 8 Issues tickets to properties found to have code violations

Provides information regarding COVID-19 testing options at various locations. COVID-19 Testing More information: Includes on-site and take-home testing options Distributes KN95 masks at Howard County Library System branches

Offers information and referral for various city services, including police, housing inspections, health department, solid waste, water issues, parks and recreation, public works, public health, safety, community service programs, and animal control.Information and Referral

Provides information on Baltimore County government offices and services.Government Information Services