Maryland Department of Health

06/14/2026

RELEASE: MDH has 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.

Products could be relabeled under different brand names. Learn more about this advisory, voluntary recall and Listeria symptoms at https://bit.ly/4eiWsE7

06/12/2026

Thanks to state prevention strategies, Maryland has seen a 45% decline in gun homicides since 2022. During Month, we recommit ourselves to continuing the work to keep our communities healthy and safe.
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06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Stop by the Meritus Health Career Fair in Hagerstown on Monday, June 15 to check out how you can get hired in a public health role, serve your community, and start building your career after graduation with the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option program.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Register now: bit.ly/meritusdsci

06/12/2026

Dementia impacts memory, thinking, and daily life, but early recognition can make a big difference. Learn the signs and find the support you need to help yourself or a loved one.

Together, we can face dementia with knowledge and care. Learn more: health.maryland.gov/brainhealth.

06/12/2026

Much of Maryland could see record or near record high temperatures today. Remember, never leave children alone in hot vehicles.

In just 10 minutes, the inside of a car can spike to deadly temperatures. Check out these safety tips.

06/11/2026

The Maryland Department of Health is hosting public meetings to gather input on House Bill (HB) 272, the On-Farm Food Service Facility regulation development. The first meeting will be virtual on June 15, 2026, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Sign up for updates or register for a meeting at bit.ly/4v6eDUS.

Learn more about HB 272 at bit.ly/4v8tz4S.

06/11/2026

Want to live to***co free? Stop by the Z104.3 booth at Baltimore Pride to learn about free resources to help you quit. Take pride in quitting.

06/11/2026

UPDATE: Baltimore City has a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert on June 11-12, 2026. A heat advisory has also been issued for Cecil, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert, and Harford counties on June 11, 2026.

Dangerous heat and humidity is expected today and tomorrow for much of Maryland with heat indexes near 100°. Check on older relatives and neighbors to ensure they have working AC. If not, help them get to a local cooling center. Access cooling centers: bit.ly/MarylandCoolingCenters.

06/10/2026

Smoking puts you at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. You can quit. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. It’s free. It’s confidential. It works. Learn more at smokingstopshere.com.