Our History

Although a number of health disparity challenges continue as 21st century begins, Maryland has had a substantial history in the effort to eliminate health disparities. In particular, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has addressed disparities among the state’s white, African Americans, and other populations. Some noteworthy efforts at the statewide level include:

Report of the Governor's Commission on Problems Affecting the Negro Population – 1943

Commission On Black And Minority Health- 1987
(Now Is The Time)

Healthy Maryland Volume -1- 1993
Healthy Maryland 2000 – Volume 2 – 1996
Healthy Maryland Project 2010

Maryland Health Improvement Plan - June 2001

The Healthy Maryland Chart Book 2002

House Bill 883-2003 Legislative Session

Maryland's local jurisdictions have been active contributors to these statewide efforts. Activities have been organized, implemented, and are on-going in many local communities around the state. For more details on local efforts, please use the links to Maryland's 24 local jurisdictions.

2007 Health Disparities Conference and Public Health Forum

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Click here for Selected Presentations

Click here for Selected Conference Handout Materials