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Baltimore City Council Hearing on Maternal Health Strategy

Original title: B’more Healthy Babies Strategy For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore City Health Department and other interested parties to appear before the City Council to discuss maternal health in Baltimore City and the B'more for Healthy Babies Initiative's 5-year Strategic Refresh, including priority health issues identified by the Initiative.

Record date · March 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a formal invitation for the Baltimore City Health Department to present the 'B'more for Healthy Babies' 5-year strategic plan to the City Council. The hearing will focus on current maternal health priorities and the initiative's updated goals.

Why it matters

The City Council is initiating a formal review of the city's 5-year maternal health strategy, which will determine the focus and potential resource allocation for local maternal health programs.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Baltimore City Health Department

The department is required to prepare and present their strategic plan to the City Council.

Indirectly affected

Baltimore City residents

Residents are the target population for the maternal health services discussed in the strategic plan.

Key Facts

The City Council has initiated a formal oversight process (LO26-0044) regarding maternal health.
The Baltimore City Health Department is required to appear before the Public Health & Environment Committee.
The hearing will focus on the 'B'more for Healthy Babies' 5-year Strategic Refresh.
The discussion will cover priority health issues identified by the initiative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It is a formal request for city health officials to explain their 5-year plan for maternal health to the City Council.

Is this a new law?

No, this is a action, which is a process used by the City Council to review and monitor the performance of city programs.

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5-Year Strategic Refresh

The B'more for Healthy Babies initiative is undergoing a formal 5-year update, signaling a potential shift in priority health issues.

B'more for Healthy Babies Initiative

Connected Entities

Baltimore City Council, Baltimore City Health Department, B'more for Healthy Babies Initiative

OrganizationBaltimore City Council“The governing body hosting the hearing.”Map →

OrganizationBaltimore City Health Department“The primary agency invited to present their strategic plan.”Map →

OrganizationB'more for Healthy Babies Initiative“The specific health program undergoing a 5-year strategic refresh.”Map →

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