The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Public Engagement

The SHIP was built through public engagement and will continue to draw strength and ideas from across Maryland. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received more than 250 comments about the SHIP measures. We invite you to explore the links below, including -  

Finally, check out our "topic of the month" below and see how you can dig into this priority issue.

We invite you to share your ideas about how we can make Maryland a more healthy state by clicking on "Public Comments" and sending us a note.

A. Ten Things You Can Do

	1.	See a regular doctor every year. To get health care coverage, click HERE.			6.	Find out where to Get Tested for HIV and STDs HERE.
	2.	Quit smoking. Click HERE for free personalized help.			7.	Limit alcohol use and don’t abuse drugs.  For help call – 1-877-830-7020 or click here.
	3.	Take charge of your oral health. Click HERE for advice from a dentist.			8.	Talk to your doctor about any signs of depression and get help.
	4.	Be more active. Click HERE for guidelines and tracking tools.			9.	Make your home safe and healthy using the checklist  HERE and make sure all infants have a safe place to sleep on their backs, alone by clicking HERE!
	5.	Eat right. Click HERE to check out the new “My Plate” Guidelines and tools.			10.	Reduce stress by sharing home cooked meals, going for walks, reading to little ones, and getting enough sleep.

C. SHIP Featured Topic Click HERE to learn about Getting Fit for Spring. Click HERE for the Featured Topic Archive.

D. YOUR COMMENTS- We would love your comments and feedback on this website.
     What is helpful? What is missing? What topics would you like to see featured? Is there
     any information or resource you would like to share? To contact us, click HERE.