Press Releases

Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert

Jan 30th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (January 29, 2018) — Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen issued a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City, beginning Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, through the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert

Jan 16th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (January 16, 2018) — Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen issued a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City, beginning Wednesday evening, January 17, through the morning of Thursday, January 18.

Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert

Jan 13th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (January 12, 2018) — After a short period of warmer temperatures, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen issued a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City, beginning Saturday evening, January 13 through the morning of Monday, January 15.

Baltimore City Health Department Launches Smoke-Free Home Initiative HealthiAir

Jan 10th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (January 10, 2018) — Today, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen announced the Health Department’s latest effort to help residents turn their homes into smoke-free comfort zones. 

Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert Extension until Monday, January 8, 2018

Jan 5th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (January 5, 2018) — With continuing cold weather and temperatures predicted to fall into the teens with wind chill temperatures below zero, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen extended a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City through the morning of Monday, January 8.

Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert Extension until Saturday, January 6, 2018

Jan 1st, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (January 1, 2018) — Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen extended a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City through the morning of Saturday, January 6.

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Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert Extension until Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Dec 27th, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD (December 27, 2017) — With continuing overnight temperatures predicted to fall into the teens with wind chill temperatures in the single digits, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen extended a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City through the morning of Tuesday, January 2.

Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert in Baltimore Beginning Christmas night into Thursday

Dec 25th, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD (December 25, 2017) — With overnight temperatures predicted to fall into the 20s with wind chill temperatures in the teens, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen today issued a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City beginning Monday, December 25 through the morning of Thursday, December 28.  

Health Commissioner Dr. Wen Declares Code Blue Alert in Baltimore Beginning Tuesday night into Wednesday

Dec 11th, 2017

With overnight temperatures predicted to fall into the 20s with wind chill temperatures in the teens, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen today issued a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City beginning Tuesday, December 12 through the morning of Wednesday, December 13

Keep Your Baby Safe this Holiday Season

Dec 8th, 2017

This holiday season, city health officials are asking for your help to keep Baltimore’s babies safe. After declining every year since 2009, sleep-related infant deaths are on the rise.

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