Maryland: John M. Colmers

May 1, 2009 - 01:43 pm
NEWS FEED: Salisbury News

MD TOLL FREE SWINE FLU INFORMATION LINE

MARYLAND ANNOUNCES TOLL FREE SWINE FLU INFORMATION LINE
Residents can call 1-877-MDFLU4U (633-5848) Seven days a week

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 1, 2009) - Governor Martin O’Malley and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) announced today that 1-877-MDFLU4U (633-5848) has been activated as a statewide toll free information line to answers questions residents may have about the swine flu outbreak.

The service will operate between the hours of 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. In addition, DHMH will accept swine flu questions by email at swineflu@dhmh.state.md.us.

“It is of paramount importance to ensure information is available in as many ways as possible,” Governor O’Malley said.

Wed, 07/23/2008 - 08:21

O’Malley establishes new Maryland Drug and Alcohol Council

Gov. Martin O’Malley signed an Executive Order on Tuesday establishing the new Maryland Drug and Alcohol Council. Although the council was originally established via Executive Order in 2004, the new council will include the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Community Development as voting members, among other changes.

O’Malley was joined by Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene John M. Colmers and Baltimore County’s acting Health Officer Dr. Greg Branch.