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Attorney General Brown sues 3M, Dupont, and other chemical manufacturers for PFAS contamination of Maryland’s waters

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Tuesday announced two lawsuits, filed on behalf of the State of Maryland, the Maryland Department of Environment, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the Maryland Department of Health, seeking to hold multiple chemical manufacturers accountable for widespread and continuing contamination of Maryland’s natural resources and harm to public health. The lawsuits […]

Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to take action to reduce asthma triggers during Asthma Awareness Month

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Asthma Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to have an Asthma Action Plan, monitor air quality, and reduce asthma triggers in the home and at school and work. Asthma is a serious, common, and chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing and affects about one in 13 […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore signs executive order establishing Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to establish the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact. “Today we are making it clear that we are eager to work with anyone who is ready to build a Maryland that leaves no one behind,” said Gov. Wes Moore. “From local leaders to nonprofits and philanthropists, we are going to ensure […]

Health officials urge Marylanders to guard against tickborne diseases

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Tickborne Disease Awareness Month in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health this week launched a Tickborne Disease awareness campaign encouraging Marylanders to take simple precautions to prevent illness caused by infected ticks. The warmer spring weather means increased risk of tickborne disease transmission. In an effort to reduce the spread of […]

Maryland Department of Health announces new COVID-19 website, reporting changes as Public Health Emergency ends

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced changes to how it will continue providing COVID-19 information as the federal Public Health Emergency ends in May. The department has launched a set of new COVID-19 webpages where information on vaccines, testing, treatment, data, and other resources may be found long-term. “These changes reflect the new phase of COVID-19 that […]

Case of tuberculosis confirmed at Joppatowne High School

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—The Harford County Health Department, in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Health, is working with Harford County Public Schools after a case of tuberculosis was confirmed at Joppatowne High School. The Health Department provided a letter and a fact sheet to all Joppatowne High School parents and guardians, staff were informed and a call went out from the […]

Maryland State Police to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 22

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Maryland State Police barracks statewide. According to Maryland Department of Health statistics, from January 2022 to […]

Maryland Department of Health warns of fentanyl risk in unprescribed pills

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has been made aware that Dr. Ndubuisi Joseph Okafor who practices in the District of Columbia is no longer able to prescribe controlled substances. This may affect healthcare access for Marylanders. When patients suddenly lose access to their healthcare provider, they may feel they have no other options but to turn to other sources […]

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