The Maryland Department of Health has launched the Maryland Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard, offering insights into cannabis trends, emergency visits, youth and adult use, and poison center calls to monitor the public health impacts following adult-use legalization, with data updated regularly to inform policy and resource allocation. (more…)
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore releases the following statement on the passage of Question 1 Maryland, solidifying the right to abortion in the state constitution:
Maryland has become the first state to join the federal AHEAD Model, a partnership aimed at improving healthcare equity, population health, and cost management across Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, with implementation beginning January 2026.
On Monday, Montgomery County health officials released an updated report on maternal and infant health, highlighting the county’s progress compared to state and national averages, disparities in outcomes among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic populations, and DHHS’s role in addressing gaps through targeted programs and services. (more…)
Earlier this month, the Maryland Department of Health introduced resources to help businesses comply with the updated Clean Indoor Air Act, which as of July 1, 2024, bans electronic smoking devices in all indoor public spaces and requires visible “no smoking or vaping” signage. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health announced on Thursday that it is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu at County-sponsored clinics in October and November, emphasizing that flu shots help prevent serious illness, especially for high-risk individuals. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ African American Health Program will host “The Park Goes Pink for Breast Cancer” on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Wheaton Regional Park, offering free health screenings, education, and activities to raise awareness about breast cancer, particularly in the African American community. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is recognizing October as “Safe Sleep Awareness Month” by hosting events to promote safe infant sleep practices, including the #ClearTheCrib challenge, to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths. (more…)
Montgomery County’s State’s Attorney’s Office has launched the second annual “Speak Up, Save a Life” Student Video PSA Contest, inviting middle and high school students to create short videos highlighting the dangers of drug use, with top prizes of up to $1,000 and a submission deadline of November 8.
The Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, has launched a new campaign featuring Ravens tight end Mark Andrews to raise awareness about addiction, reduce stigma, and provide resources for seeking help, with support from Governor Moore and running through October 27. (more…)