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Coronavirus graphic HCHD logoCOVID-19 Information & Updates: Click here.


***NEW*** Vaccine Update Letter from Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman (Feb 28, 2021)

 

For Information about COVID-19 Vaccination: Click here.
 

To complete a vaccine interest survey: click here

 

If you would like to receive COVID-19 information and updates from the Health Department click HERE to sign up.

The Howard County Health Department is open for essential services BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Appointments must be made in advance.  To schedule an appointment call 410-313-6300. 


Many services are still available remotely.  Scroll down for detailed information about programs and services. 

 

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Crisis Services:

For more information about Behavioral Health, click HERE or click on the Behavioral Health tab on the left.

Health Department Programs and Services During Covid-19

While the Health Department has expanded in-person, APPOINTMENT-ONLY services, we continue to offer many services virtually. Please note for any in-person services: we ask that only the person receiving the service enters the building. We cannot accommodate more than 2 people in a group for any appointment. Interpretation services will be provided.
 

Birth Certificate Services:

  • Birth Certificates available on-site at the Health Department Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm.  Call 410-313-6300 to make an appointment.
  • You can also obtain application forms and detailed information for ordering vital records or requesting amendments here: www.health.maryland.gov/vsa
  • You can visit www.vitalcheck.com
  • You can order by mail by sending forms to:
         Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 68760, Baltimore, MD 21215
  • You can call MDH Vital Records at 410-764-3038, push 1.

Access to Healthcare:

  • In-person services available by appointment only. Call 410-313-5845 for appointment.
  • Medicaid – Use the online portal at www.marylandhealthconnection.gov or call 1-855-642-8572
  • MA Transportation Program – Continue to call 1-877-312-6571 to schedule a ride.

Behavioral Health:

Clinical Services:

  • STI/HIV, Reproductive Health, Immunizations, Tuberculosis: clinics will be open by appointment only. Call 410-313-7500.
  • STI/HIV & Reproductive Health telehealth visits are available on Wednesdays and Fridays. Call 410-313-7500 to schedule an appointment. Find more information here.
  • WIC: all appointments will be conducted via phone. Call 410-313-7510.

Health Promotion:

  • Cribs for Kids & Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) Programs: A referral is required for these programs. Distribution available one day a month after completing online classes. Call 410-313-6295.

Environmental Health:

  • Appointments available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am – 12:00pm. For customers who have plans/blueprints/documents to submit for review, there will be a contact-less drop box located outside the building entrance. This will be monitored daily by staff from 8:30am - 3pm. No appointment necessary to drop plans off.             
    • Food Protection Program: 410-313-1772
    • Well & Septic Program: 410-313-1771
    • Community Hygiene