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Maryland Department of Health releases first statewide diabetes action plan

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In conjunction with National Diabetes Month, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) on Thursday released its first Diabetes Action Plan, which includes intervention strategies for health care providers, stakeholders and individuals to help reduce the burden of diabetes in Maryland. “Our administration remains committed to ensuring that all Marylanders have the resources they need to lead healthy lives,” said […]

General Mills recalls 5-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour due to E. Coli concerns

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD – General Mills announced on Tuesday a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of E. coli O26 which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product. This recall is […]

West Nile Virus found in Maryland patient for first time in 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD–The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus in Maryland this year. The infected individual is an adult living in the National Capital Region in Maryland. MDH routinely tracks and responds to mosquito-borne infections. No other locally acquired arbo-viral infections have been identified this year. The number of human West Nile Virus […]

Health and Human Services receives $2.6 million grant to combat opioid epidemic

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) received a $2.6 million federal grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to address the opioid epidemic in Baltimore County, with the possibility to receive subsequent funding. Initial grant funds will support the development of a “Just In Time” database to be used by […]

Dog Goods USA LLC expands voluntary recall of Chef Toby Pig Ears Pet Treats due to possible Salmonella risk

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Dog Goods USA LLC is voluntarily expanding its recall to include all 30-packs of “Berkley & Jensen” brand pig ears sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club stores. Dog Goods purchased these pig ears from a single supplier in Brazil from September 2018 through August 2019. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, together with the Centers for Disease Control […]

Health alert issued: 5 Maryland residents hospitalized after vaping

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – More alarm bells are going off for e-cigarette users. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have identified five individuals who, in the last two months, developed severe lung illness after using e-cigarettes, often referred to as “vaping.” Respiratory symptoms reported by patients included shortness […]

Illinois patient’s death may be first in U.S. attributed to vaping

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD – Just days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned of the potential dangers of vaping, the first U.S. death attributed to e-cigarettes appears to have occurred. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday reported the death of an individual who had recently vaped and was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness. IDPH officials say […]

CDC investigating severe pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The first U.S. death attributed to vaping appears to have been reported. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD – If you use e-cigarettes, you might want to reconsider. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is providing consultation to the departments of health in Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Indiana, and Minnesota about a cluster of pulmonary illnesses linked to e-cigarette […]

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