# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 51. Commission on Public Health

#### Section 13-5101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Commission" means the Commission on Public Health.

(c) "Foundational public health services" includes:

  (1) The following foundational areas:

    (i) Communicable disease control;

    (ii) Chronic disease and injury prevention;

    (iii) Environmental public health;

    (iv) Maternal, child, and family health; and

    (v) Access to and linkage with clinical care; and

  (2) The following foundational capabilities:

    (i) Assessment and surveillance;

    (ii) Community partnership development;

    (iii) Equity;

    (iv) Organizational competencies;

    (v) Policy development and support;

    (vi) Accountability and performance management;

    (vii) Emergency preparedness and response; and

    (viii) Communications.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)