Maryland Department of Health

d by Secretary Meena Seshamani, MD, Ph.D. since April 2025, MDH oversees a broad network of public health programs, state hospitals, and health centers across Maryland. The department operates facilities such as Deer's Head Center in Wicomico County and Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Howard County, employing nurses in a variety of clinical and public health roles. Working as a nurse at MDH involves serving diverse populations through state-operated healthcare facilities, with positions ranging from medical clinic RNs to long-term care nursing staff. The department's infrastructure includes both state-run hospitals and community health initiatives, with county-level health departments operating under its umbrella. Nursing professionals at MDH work within a government framework that emphasizes public service, health equity, and evidence-based practice.

The Maryland Department of Health and its affiliated county health departments emphasize integrity, evidence-based decision-making, collaboration, health equity, and transparency as foundational values. Strategic priorities include modernizing technology to improve efficiency and resilience, enhancing internal and external communications to build public trust, and eliminating barriers to service accessibility for greater community reach and impact. The department also promotes Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives, recognizing the importance of supporting employees affected by substance use disorders.