Maryland has launched a new $3 million initiative aimed at expanding the state’s nursing workforce by providing zero-interest loans to students pursuing associate degrees in nursing. (more…)
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Maryland has launched a new Assisted Outpatient Treatment program designed to provide court-ordered, community-based treatment and support for individuals with severe mental illness who have had difficulty remaining engaged in voluntary treatment. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal court has struck down a provision of a Trump administration rule that would have excluded certain types of gender-affirming care from the Affordable Care Act’s essential health benefits. (more…)
Montgomery County has awarded $750,000 to six partnerships aimed at expanding access to nutritious, locally produced foods for residents experiencing food insecurity and diet-related health conditions. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has expanded its Maryland Vaccine Program by adding 10 Federally Qualified Health Centers, increasing the number of locations where uninsured and underinsured adults can receive recommended vaccines at no cost. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general urging Congress to preserve federal reforms aimed at regulating intoxicating hemp-derived products. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is offering free back-to-school vaccination clinics now through Friday, Sept. 25, to help students meet Maryland’s school immunization requirements before the new school year begins. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year and is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites. (more…)
Montgomery County has lifted all remaining health advisories for the Potomac River shoreline and river sediment after recent testing showed bacterial levels have returned to acceptable levels. (more…)
A new statewide survey from the Maryland Department of Health shows encouraging improvements in youth mental health and substance use, while highlighting continued concerns about bullying, dating violence and the impact of social media on students. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced Monday that 44 organizations across Maryland will receive nearly $4 million through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s NourishMD Grant Program to expand access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities. (more…)