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FY 26 MOOR Block Grant Funding Opportunity

Uncategorized / March 17, 2025

The Harford County OPT is now accepting proposals from local agencies and organizations interested in implementing projects that align with MOOR’s strategic priorities: Prevention, Harm Reduction, Treatment, Recovery, and Public Safety. We need your help in spreading the word and encouraging eligible organizations to apply. Please share the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) with your […]

Avian Influenza Information

Uncategorized / January 2, 2025

On December 31, 2024, the Maryland Secretaries of the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture issued orders to test regulated raw milk in the state for highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1).   Click here to read the FAQ’s on Implementing a Mandatory Milk Testing Program for Maryland Dairies What is Avian Inlfueza:  Avian Influenza (also […]

Chronic Disease LHIC Meeting Minutes

Uncategorized / December 16, 2024

November 18, 2025 September 9, 2025 March 11, 2025 January 14, 2025 November 12, 2024 September 10, 2024 May 10, 2023 March 7, 2023 January 10, 2023 November 1, 2022 September 6, 2022 June 7, 2022 April 5, 2022 September 21, 2021 August 31, 2021 July 27, 2021 June 29th, 2021 January 29th, 2020

Notice of Privacy Practices

Uncategorized / August 15, 2024

Understanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rules Safeguarding Your Protected Health Information The Harford County Department of Health (HCHD) is committed to protecting your health information. HCHD is required by law to maintain the privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI) and to provide you with the following Notice of Privacy Practices: […]

Wildfire Health Resources

Uncategorized / July 3, 2023

Click the links below to learn about wildfire health resources:  CDC Wildfire Smoke Community Respirators and Masks How to Use Your N95 Respirator Stay Safe During a Wildfire EPA Research on DIY Air Cleaners to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoors Be Smart, Protect Your Heart from Air Pollution Video NIOSH Community Respirators and Masks (cdc.gov) AirNow.gov […]

Harford County COVID-19 Data

COVID-19 / April 27, 2023

The last day for all COVID-related data updates will be Thursday, April 27, 2023. The case data will be replaced with the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Level Data and the vaccine data will be replaced by the CDC’s vaccination by county.  Click here for the CDC’s COVID-19 County Check to find community levels and prevention steps by county. […]

Health Insurance Renewals

Uncategorized / March 6, 2023

Location and Phone 120 South Hays Street Bel Air, MD 21014 410-877-1040 Every year, Medicaid enrollees need to renew and verify that all of their information is correct.  Applications over the telephone end on June 30th, 2025 MCHP Children coverage ends the month they turn 19 ends and they have to apply as an adult. […]

Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN™)

Uncategorized / January 19, 2023

Location and Phone 120 S. Hays Street 3rd Floor Bel Air, MD  21014 410-877-2341 The Harford County Health Department is now offering a new FDA cleared outpatient detox treatment, Transcutaneous Auricular Neurostimulation (tAN™), to help diminish withdrawal from any opioid. Adults 18 years and older who struggle with opioid dependence are eligible for this treatment along with supportive […]

Monkeypox 2022 Information

Uncategorized / September 28, 2022

What is Monkeypox?  It is a rare but serious illness that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. Monkeypox does not occur naturally in the United States, but cases have happened that were associated with international travel or importing animals from areas where the disease is more common. Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control […]

Healthy, Happy Homes

Uncategorized / September 19, 2022

A program to help seniors age comfortably in their own homes! The senior population is an important part of the Harford County community, and they deserve to be provided with care and comfort to lead healthy lives. To help seniors age in place, this grant program will provide minor to moderate home modifications that promote […]

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    • Mini Grant – Tobacco Retailor Education
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    • Private Insurance Adult and Adolescent Behavioral Health Forms
  • How Do I Apply For?
    • Bay Restoration Fund
    • Burning Permit
    • Pre-Permit Plan Review
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Health Insurance
    • Medical Transportation
    • Mobile Food Unit
    • Public Information Act
    • Septic & Perc Testing
    • Food License Application
    • Temporary Food Service Application
    • WIC Program
  • How Do I Report?
    • An Illness from a Restaurant
    • An Animal Bite or Possible Rabid Animal
    • An Outbreak of Illness
    • Infectious Disease (For Medical Providers and other institutions or professionals required to report)
• LHIC
  • Local Health Improvement Coalition
    • Workgroups
      • MHAAC | LHIC | OPT – Behavioral Health
      • Family Health and Resiliency
      • Chronic Disease Prevention and Wellness
    • Community Partner Bulletin
    • Community Health Needs Assessment 2024
    • Community Health Improvement Plan 2019-2024
    • Diabetes in Harford County
    • Annual Meeting
    • LHIC Interest Form