Public Health

The Center for a Healthy Maryland’s health promotion programs are dedicated to improving the health status of the citizens of Maryland.

Click here to view the cancer screenings being offered by GBMC for the 2010 calendar year.

  Skin Cancer Prevention

The Maryland Skin Cancer Prevention Program provides messages to reduce the incidence of skin cancer from overexposure to the sun and tanning beds by targeting the media, schools, child care centers, primary care physicians, and outdoor workers.

  Maternal & Child Health

Programs provide training and consultation to identify high priority needs and assure the quality of care in the delivery of services to women, infants and children.

  HIV/AIDS

Information and resources on HIV/AIDS laws and best practices in Maryland.

  Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Programs provide services and resources to aid providers in delivering quality care.

  Chronic Conditions

Information and resources on heart disease and stroke, hypertension, diabetes, overweight and obesity, nutrition and physical activity, and immunizations

  Emergency Preparedness

MedChi Disaster Preparedness Task Force recommendations, physician actions and resources

  Influenza

The Center provides updated Maryland and worldwide statistics for H1N1 and seasonal influenza, in addition to information, resources and recommendations for physicians and the general public.