Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced finalized national settlements with seven opioid drug manufacturers that will provide the state with more than $13 million to support opioid treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.
Health
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed two new cases of measles in Southern Maryland residents who recently traveled to a U.S. location experiencing an active outbreak. Health officials are working to notify anyone who may have been exposed and are urging Marylanders to review the listed exposure locations, monitor for symptoms, and ensure they are up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke is introducing legislation aimed at preventing individuals connected to human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses from opening new bodywork establishments in the county.
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Montgomery County health and emergency management officials are urging residents to take precautions as a prolonged heat wave is expected to impact the region through at least Friday, July 17. Heat index values, or “feels like” temperatures, could reach as high as 106 degrees, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses. (more…)
A new nonprofit focused on expanding access to health care and support services will officially launch in Montgomery County with a community health fair in Wheaton on Tuesday, July 7. (more…)
Montgomery County health and emergency management officials are urging residents to take precautions as a prolonged period of dangerous heat and humidity is expected to impact the region from Wednesday, July 1, through at least Sunday, July 5. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will convene as the Board of Health on Tuesday, June 30, to receive its semi-annual update on public health issues affecting county residents. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s 2026 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) program, known as Maryland SUN Bucks, which provides food assistance to eligible children during the summer months when school is out of session. (more…)
Maryland Announces $10 Million Program to Expand Access to Fresh Produce in High-Poverty Communities
Maryland is making $10 million available through a new Produce Rx grant program designed to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents with chronic health conditions while addressing food insecurity and childhood poverty. (more…)
Montgomery County is among 10 Maryland jurisdictions where the state is extending a temporary pause on new Medicaid enrollments for certain behavioral health providers as officials continue efforts to combat potential fraud, waste and abuse. (more…)
Montgomery County residents will gain expanded access to housing stability and health care support services as part of a major expansion of Maryland’s Assistance in Community Integration Services (ACIS) program, the Maryland Department of Health announced this week. (more…)