Scott picks Tennessee official to lead Baltimore’s health department

Mayor Scott Appoints Dr. Michelle Taylor as commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department

BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, May 30, 2025) – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Taylor as Commissioner for the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), starting August 4, 2025. Her leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the health policies and initiatives that will benefit all residents within the City of Baltimore. Together with BCHD’s existing team of public health providers, Dr. Taylor will work diligent…

Scott picks Tennessee official to lead Baltimore’s health department

Mayor Brandon Scott said Friday he is appointing Dr. Michelle Taylor as Baltimore’s next health commissioner.

Baltimore mayor appoints of Dr. Michelle Taylor as health commissioner

Baltimore’s new health commissioner will take office in August after Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga’s sudden departure more than a year ago. Dr. Michelle Taylor will begin her tenure on Aug. 4 as commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department, the mayor’s office announced Friday morning. “Dr. Taylor is a world-class leader, and I’m grateful that she’s bringing her talents and experience to Baltimore,” Mayor Brandon Scott said in a statement. “She shar…