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…)
The Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with Montgomery County, launched a Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Minors program, offering Maryland’s first high-intensity inpatient treatment facility for youth under 21. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a resolution led by Vice President Kate Stewart, reaffirming the county’s commitment to protecting reproductive rights and urging residents to support Maryland Ballot Question One, which seeks to codify abortion rights in the state.
Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, along with County Executive Marc Elrich and other officials, will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to reaffirm the County’s commitment to protecting reproductive rights, coinciding with a Council vote on a resolution supporting abortion rights and a Maryland constitutional amendment to safeguard reproductive freedom. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has released the Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools, a comprehensive guide aimed at equipping educators, administrators, students, parents, and mental health professionals with tools for suicide prevention. (more…)