Maryland’s Employee Benefits Division is reminding Medicare-eligible State retirees and their dependents to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan through Via Benefits by December 31, 2024, as the current State-provided prescription drug plan will end, and enrollment is required to maintain coverage and access financial assistance starting January 1, 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County Health is emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, urging new parents and their loved ones to seek help from healthcare providers and utilize resources like the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline and local crisis services.
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced today that Maryland collected over $18 million in adult-use cannabis sales tax revenue between July and September 2024, an 18% decline from the previous quarter, with funds allocated to public health, community reinvestment, business assistance, and the state’s General Fund as part of the Cannabis Reform Act of 2023. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves from cold-related illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures drop, emphasizing precautions such as wearing layers, checking on vulnerable neighbors, and accessing warming centers if needed. (more…)
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…)