Independence Day is a day marked by a day off work, grilling, fireworks, outings with family and friends and commemorating the day the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of
Dennis Schrader Secretary Maryland Dept. of Health Dennis Schrader has served as the state’s health secretary since April 2021 after spending four months as the acting secretary. Over this time, Schrader and the department have led the state’s vaccination efforts and provided support and direction for health officers and Marylanders with the institution of various .