Baltimore City Health Department

The Baltimore City Health Department is a community-based health bureau within the city of Baltimore and, having been formed in 1793, is the oldest health department in the United States. ¹

At-A-Glance

Type: Government Agency

Issue Areas: Healthcare Policy

Website: health.baltimorecity.gov

Founded:

1793

Location: Baltimore, MD

The Baltimore City Health Department is a community-based health bureau within the city of Baltimore and, having been formed in 1793, is the oldest health department in the United States. ¹

Contact InfluenceWatch to report errors, suggest edits, or provide tips for additional profiles.

References

1. “About.” Baltimore City Health Department, Accessed November 18, 2022. https://health.baltimorecity.gov/about