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About the Health Department

Our Vision:

A model public health community in which health equity, improved health outcomes, and healthy lifestyles are accessible and achievable for all who live, work, and visit Howard County.

Our Mission: 

The Howard County Health Department opens the door to improved health for all Howard County residents through quality and client-centered health services, evidence-based public health advocacy and outreach, strong policies and partnerships, and a dedicated and effective public health workforce.

Our Core Values: 

  • Leadership 
  • Health Equity 
  • Quality Improvement 
  • Transparency 
  • Public Engagement 
  • Innovation 
  • Collaboration 
  • Strategic public health investment 
  • Advancing the public health field 

  Dr Rossman Photo1-2013 

Health Officer, Maura J. Rossman, M.D. 

 

 

To contact the Health Officer, call:
410-313-6300
or toll free at:
1-866-313-6300
Or you may send an email to askhealth@howardcountymd.gov