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Maryland Department of Health announces expanded educational loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday announced the largest expansion of the Maryland Loan Repayment Program (MLRP) for the 2023 application cycle. In exchange for service obligations to practice in areas of healthcare professional shortage, eligible health care providers and support staff can earn higher education loan repayment assistance from $5,000 to $100,000, depending on licensure. “MDH is […]

Maryland Department of Health announces $430,000 in grants to expand CenteringPregnancy sites

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced nearly $430,000 in grant funding to expand CenteringPregnancy sites in Maryland. The funding will help provide critical prenatal services to eligible pregnant people in priority jurisdictions in the state. “CenteringPregnancy benefits pregnant people, babies, and health care providers,” said MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Dr. Jinlene Chan. “Pregnant people […]

Maryland Department of Health urges residents take precautions amid extreme cold forecast

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland will see bitter cold temperatures across the state this holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings and advisories in effect on Thursday for Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties. In addition, dangerously cold wind chills will be possible Friday morning through Saturday evening across much of the state. The Maryland Department of Health is encouraging residents to prepare and […]

Baltimore resident tests positive for West Nile Virus

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday announced that an adult living in the Baltimore Metropolitan area has tested positive for the West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes who have been infected by feeding on birds that have the […]

Maryland Department of Health receives 1-year, nearly $700,000 HHS grant to enhance telehealth services in family planning sites

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of Health has been awarded a one-year, $699,987 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support statewide efforts to improve health equity by expanding telehealth services in family planning and preventive care service sites. MDH will use the funds through May 31, 2023, to provide telehealth capacity-building training and technical […]

First case of presumed human monkeypox virus identified in Maryland, risk of transmission remains low

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on Thursday identified the first presumed case of human monkeypox virus infection in an adult Maryland resident from the National Capital Region. The individual is currently recovering in isolation and is not hospitalized. The initial testing was conducted at the State Public Health […]

Baltimore County man becomes Maryland’s first heat-related death of 2022

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday announced the first reported heat-related death of 2022 in Maryland. The death occurred in Baltimore County and the decedent was a 65-year-old male. “As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can result in serious ailments and even death,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. […]

Maryland Department of Health recognizes Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in May

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—In recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health encourages Marylanders to learn the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions experienced by pregnant women and how to get help for themselves or a loved one. Maternal mental health conditions are among the most common complications in pregnancy and childbirth and can occur anytime during […]

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