Maryland SB790 establishes a Commission on Public Health to assess and recommend reforms in public health services, creates the Public Health.

Maryland SB790, the Public Health Reform Act, establishes a Commission on Public Health to assess foundational public health capabilities and make recommendations for reform. The Commission will oversee the implementation of its recommendations. The bill also creates the Public Health Workforce Development Fund to support education and training of the public health workforce. Additionally, it organizes the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, a statewide volunteer network for emergency health situations.

Maryland SB790 establishes a Commission on Public Health to assess and recommend reforms in public health services, creates the Public Health.

Maryland SB790, the Public Health Reform Act, establishes a Commission on Public Health to assess foundational public health capabilities and make recommendations for reform. The Commission will oversee the implementation of its recommendations. The bill also creates the Public Health Workforce Development Fund to support education and training of the public health workforce. Additionally, it organizes the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, a statewide volunteer network for emergency health situations.