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Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to follow safety tips to avoid heat-related illness this summer

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With hot and humid conditions becoming more common across the state, the Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid illness during periods of extreme heat. “We remind Marylanders to take precautions to avoid any heat-related illnesses this summer. This includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. On extremely hot […]

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 […]

Governor Moore issues statement on Code Red, Air Stagnation Warning issued for Baltimore area

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday released the following statement regarding Maryland’s Red Alert Air Quality Condition resulting from the Canadian Wildfires: “We are working in close coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland Department of Health to monitor the impact that wildfires burning in Quebec, Canada are having on air quality both in Maryland and across […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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