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Maryland Department of Health announces nearly $278,500 in grants to expand CenteringPregnancy sites

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Tuesday recognized Maternal Health Awareness Day with an announcement of nearly $278,500 in new grant money to expand CenteringPregnancy sites. The two-year $278,478 grant awarded to the Centering Healthcare Institute will expand to seven the number of CenteringPregnancy sites offering comprehensive prenatal care. The funding period will run through June 30, 2026. “Expanding […]

Maryland Department of Health launches community survey to understand health needs in the state

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of the Building a Healthier Maryland community input survey to identify the critical health needs of residents and their communities. The Department will use the survey results to address the most important health priorities in Maryland over the next few years. “We want all Marylanders to make their voices […]

Maryland Department of Health announces new $2.4M grant to support service members, veterans

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced a new funding opportunity for Maryland nonprofits to establish and expand community behavioral health programs for service members, veterans and family members. Selected applicants will be eligible to receive approximately $100,000 through the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans. “Expanding behavioral health services […]

BOLD Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimers Act

Maryland Department of Health receives $2.5M grant to address Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand Alzheimer’s and related dementias prevention and care programs in the state. The grant period is from September 30, 2023 to September 29, 2028. Maryland is one of 43 states, cities, and territories to receive funding […]

Maryland Department of Health announces positive case of locally acquired malaria

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed and reported a positive case of locally acquired malaria in a Maryland resident who lives in the National Capital Region. The individual was hospitalized and is now recovering. They did not travel recently outside of the United States or to other U.S. states with recent locally acquired malaria cases. “Malaria was once […]

Maryland Strengthening Families in Recovery

Maryland Department of Health announces $2.7 million over three years to support pregnant Marylanders in recovery

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced Strengthening Families in Recovery, a pilot program to support pregnant and parenting women recovering from substance and opioid use disorders. “Pregnant and postpartum Marylanders — and their families — deserve everything we can do to help them achieve lasting recovery,” said Maryland Department of Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott. “This evidence-based, […]

United Way Central Maryland Governor Moore Award 202307

United Way of Central Maryland honors Governor Wes Moore with 11th annual Frank Miller Spirit of Partnership award

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—At its 98th annual meeting, the United Way of Central Maryland honored Governor Wes Moore with the Frank Miller Spirit of Partnership award for his ongoing work to promote equity and increase access to life’s basic needs for all Marylanders. “From raising awareness about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households on the campaign trail, to partnering with United […]

Governor Moore announces new Medicaid benefits to enhance health care access for Marylanders

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the introduction of new Medicaid benefits that will enhance health care access and support for Marylanders. The new benefits expand pregnancy care coverage, support interventions for community violence prevention, and increase access to care for certified peer recovery services, in addition to expanding the settings where such services are provided. “These new benefits will […]

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