Welcome to the MD-IBIS interactive query system. This system allows users to query public health datasets directly. The public health datasets on MD-IBIS are managed and provided by MD-IBIS data stewards in programs through the Maryland Department of Health.

MD-IBIS query system data are intended to support evidenced-based decision making for public health in Maryland to plan and improve service delivery, evaluate health care systems, and inform policy decisions. Other uses are not permissible.

Getting Started

Follow these four basic steps to query a dataset. For examples see the tutorials below.

1. Select a dataset from the menu buttons on the left.
2. Click on a blue bar and "drill down" (click on further selections) to select a measure to query.
3. Follow the steps to build your query.
4. When you are done building your query, click "Submit Query" in the last step to get your results.

News and Updates

User Help

• Dataset Specific resources, such as survey questionnaires, and more. (leaves MD-IBIS site)
• MD-IBIS Citation. This page provides instructions and examples for citing MD-IBIS in your bibliography or footnotes.
• Help buttons throughout the query modules also provide information necessary to make specific query-related selections.

Please feel free to contact us with questions or suggestions.