{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-5101","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 13–5101","heading":"","body":"// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 787 OF 2024 //\n(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Commission” means the Commission on Public Health.\n(c) “Foundational public health services” includes:\n(1) The following foundational areas:\n(i) Communicable disease control;\n(ii) Chronic disease and injury prevention;\n(iii) Environmental public health;\n(iv) Maternal, child, and family health; and\n(v) Access to and linkage with clinical care; and\n(2) The following foundational capabilities:\n(i) Assessment and surveillance;\n(ii) Community partnership development;\n(iii) Equity;\n(iv) Organizational competencies;\n(v) Policy development and support;\n(vi) Accountability and performance management;\n(vii) Emergency preparedness and response; and\n(viii) Communications.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=13-5101","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"37339e743cc0b1dc92f6c4ee575a3bfef23d878bd88d8441c0efc056eea0889d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-5004","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-13-5102"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}