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Maryland Department of Health issues consumer advisory for enoki mushrooms due to Listeria risk

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Shandong Youhe Biotechnology Co Ltd. in Shandong Province, China, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Samples collected and tested by MDH in early January were positive for the Listeria bacteria. MDH is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other states […]

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 […]

Maryland Department of Health partners with Baltimore Ravens player to promote 988 crisis line

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of a new ad campaign featuring Baltimore Ravens wide receiver James Proche to increase awareness about the 988 crisis line. Launched nationally in July 2022, 988 has been implemented across Maryland and officials are working to raise awareness about this resource with this partnership. “It is encouraging to have […]

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Maryland Department of Health launches program to reduce suicides among service members, veterans

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced the launch of the Trained Military Assistance Provider (TMAP) Program, a new initiative to reduce suicides and increase lethal-means safety for service members and veterans. Developed by the Maryland Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families, this training is free to all Maryland-based primary care staff. The […]

Baltimore City woman is Maryland’s first cold-related death of 2022-2023

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported the state’s first cold-related illness death for the 2022-2023 winter weather season. The deceased individual is an adult female in the 60 to 70 age range. The death occurred in Baltimore City. To prevent the onset of cold-related illness, including frostbite, health officials say Marylanders should avoid exposure to cold weather, […]

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Smoked salmon sold at Giant Food stores in Maryland recalled due to possible Listeria risk

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Seven Seas International USA, LLC of St. Petersburg, Florida is voluntarily recalling 540 cases of Giant Food Private Label Sockeye Smoked Salmon, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals […]

Governor Hogan proclaims Walktober 2022, encourages Marylanders to walk for health, recreation, transportation

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Noting the benefits to health and well-being that come from walking—Maryland’s official state exercise—Governor Larry Hogan this week issued a proclamation recognizing the third annual statewide celebration of Walktober, including a month-long schedule of events and webinars. The governor also noted that this Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, is annual Walk Maryland Day and encouraged residents to walk for health, […]

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