American Academy of Pediatrics Archives

Maryland Department of Health releases guidance for families seeking baby formula during national shortage

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced resources available for Maryland families impacted by the national infant formula shortages. Since the February recall of several infant formula products and current shortages, MDH has been working with partners to provide information and resources to families. “MDH is working with federal, state, local, and community partners to ensure Maryland families with […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools this fall

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Baltimore County Public Schools officials have provided additional details on the universal masking decision here. UPDATE: The Baltimore County Parent and Student Coalition will be holding an “Unmask Our Kids Rally” in August. Original story below… —— TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools will require universal masking for students, staff, and visitors in schools for the Fall of the […]

Governor Hogan calls on Maryland school systems to return to in-person hybrid instruction by March 1

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon held a press conference on Thursday afternoon calling on Maryland school systems to return to in-person hybrid instruction no later than Monday, March 1, 2021. State health officials are providing counties with additional protocols and educational design recommendations. Governor Hogan and Dr. Salmon have written a letter to teachers union […]

Johnny Olszewski Budget Press Conference 2020

Olszewski blasts Hogan on school reopening announcement

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued a statement on Thursday night blasting Governor Larry Hogan with regard to his school reopening announcement. “As County Executive and a former teacher, I want nothing more than to get our kids back in classrooms as soon as possible especially our youngest learners and those with disabilities or special needs,” said Olszewski. “We […]

COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland ICU bed usage remains low as hospitalizations rise

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday reported that statewide COVID-19 ICU bed usage remains low as new deaths remained in the single digits. As of Thursday morning, there have been 80,836 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 664 cases since Wednesday. A total […]

COVID-19 REPORT: Maryland ICU bed usage remains low, Baltimore City suspends indoor dining

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: View the latest NottinghamMD.com COVID-19 reports here. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday reported that statewide COVID-19 deaths continued to slow over the past 24 hours while the overall positivity rate remained unchanged. As of Wednesday morning, there have been 80,172 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland, an increase of 627 cases since […]

Baltimore County Public Schools announces plan for virtual education through January 2021

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools plans to begin the 2020-21 school year with virtual education, following approval secured Tuesday night from the Board of Education of Baltimore County. Following schedules designed by their schools, students will engage in live, virtual instruction with their teachers four days each week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday), for 2 – 3.5 hours per day. […]

Maryland Department of Health encourages parents to bring children’s vaccinations up-to-date amid COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health launched a new public service announcement this week encouraging parents to review their children’s scheduled vaccination status and bring them up-to-date on missed vaccinations. MDH is raising awareness based on recent data showing a significant decrease in pediatric vaccination rates both in Maryland and across the United States after a national emergency was declared […]

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