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

Happy Juneteenth, HoCo! Remember that we are closed TODAY and will reopen Monday to serve you. Health emergency? 9-1-1Me...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth, HoCo! Remember that we are closed TODAY and will reopen Monday to serve you.
Health emergency? 9-1-1
Mental health emergency? 9-8-8
Non-urgent questions? [email protected]

Could you react quickly if a tornado warning was issued?Howard County experienced 19 confirmed tornadoes between 1975 an...
06/18/2026

Could you react quickly if a tornado warning was issued?

Howard County experienced 19 confirmed tornadoes between 1975 and 2024. Knowing what to do can help keep you safe.

🌪 Get indoors immediately
🌪 Go to a basement or interior room
🌪 Sign up for weather alerts

Learn more: howardcountymd.gov/health/emergency-preparedness

Staying healthy shouldn’t stop at hitting the gym. Vaccines help protect you from serious illnesses—and keep you in the ...
06/18/2026

Staying healthy shouldn’t stop at hitting the gym. Vaccines help protect you from serious illnesses—and keep you in the game at work, at home, and in life. Check your vaccine status—it’s a quick win for your health. Learn how we can help: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/health/adult-immunization

Nara Organics of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula due to the pot...
06/17/2026

Nara Organics of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination, which could cause constipation, poor feeding, respiratory difficulty and more in affected infants. Learn more and see the products: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nara-organics-recalls-all-lots-nara-infant-formula-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Join the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition and Community Health Workers as they as they discuss neighborh...
06/16/2026

Join the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition and Community Health Workers as they as they discuss neighborhood photos showcasing local strengths and opportunities for change.

Share your ideas to inspire action and help envision real steps toward a healthier, more connected community! FREE registration is below and refreshments will be served. Email [email protected] with questions.

đź“…: Monday, June 29, 2026
⏰️: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
đź“Ť: East Columbia 50+ Center - 66100 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Register: https://bit.ly/owphotovoice

Did you miss it, HoCo? The Maryland Department of Health issued an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products fr...
06/16/2026

Did you miss it, HoCo? The Maryland Department of Health issued an expanded consumer advisory for all cheese products from Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville, Md. due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination. The facility has agreed to issue a voluntary recall for all cheese products. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/4eiWsE7

Missed spring cleaning? That’s OK. No time is too late to take small steps with home cleaning or decluttering. Breaking ...
06/16/2026

Missed spring cleaning? That’s OK. No time is too late to take small steps with home cleaning or decluttering. Breaking it into small tasks reduces stress and makes progress easier.

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8930 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, MD
21045

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