Howard County Health Department

Howard County Health Department We promote, preserve, and protect the health of all who live, visit, and work in Howard County.

Please call 410-313-6300 or visit hchealth.org for program details or to schedule an appointment. You'll find our social media comment policy here: bit.ly/HoCoSocial

Today is World No To***co Day! The best way to celebrate? Start your journey to quit smoking—and bring someone else alon...
05/31/2026

Today is World No To***co Day! The best way to celebrate? Start your journey to quit smoking—and bring someone else along the way. We can help connect you to education, resources, and support groups. Learn more: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/cessation

Heads up. HoCo! The CDC and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections lin...
05/29/2026

Heads up. HoCo! The CDC and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Mogo brand moringa capsules. If you have any of these recalled capsules in your home, you should:

Throw them away or return the capsules

Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled moringa capsules using hot soapy water or a dishwasher

Contact your doctor if you are feeling sick

Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/moringa-05-26/index.html

05/29/2026

RELEASE: First heat death reported in 2026. As temperatures rise, Marylanders are encouraged to contact local health departments for cooling centers, check on older Marylanders and those living alone, and follow heat safety tips. Learn more: bit.ly/4fdUG9G.

Hepatitis C can affect anyone. Wondering if you should get tested? The CDC recommends testing if you:✅ Are 18+✅ Are preg...
05/28/2026

Hepatitis C can affect anyone. Wondering if you should get tested? The CDC recommends testing if you:

✅ Are 18+
✅ Are pregnant
✅ Have injected drugs
✅ Have HIV
✅ Are on dialysis or have abnormal liver tests
✅ Had a blood transfusion or organ transplant before 1992

There are other reasons to get tested, too. Learn more: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/hepatitis

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8930 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, MD
21045

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