Harford County Health Department

Harford County Health Department is a public health agency serving residents of Harford County, Maryland. Its work spans community health, clinical services, environmental protection, prevention, and public health information, with the goal of supporting healthy people in a healthy environment. The department provides birth and death certificates, immunizations, family planning, HIV and sexually transmitted infection testing, hepatitis C services, tuberculosis services, dental care, and maternal and child health programs. Residents can also access WIC and breastfeeding support, health insurance assistance, medical transportation, care coordination, and behavioral health and addiction treatment resources.

Environmental health services include food safety and plan review, restaurant and mobile food unit oversight, public pool inspections, mosquito and vector concerns, rabies control, private well and septic services, recreational water sampling, and permits. The department also offers tobacco and cancer prevention, diabetes prevention and nutrition services, childhood lead and asthma programs, and emergency preparedness information. Through reports, community presentations, health assessments, and partnerships, it shares local health data and supports efforts to improve community well-being.