The Frederick County Health Department is warning residents about the presence of 5F-ADB, a dangerous and illegal synthetic cannabinoid also known as Spice or K2, found in products labeled “THC, Diazy La Ruse, Peufra The Tiger.” The drug can cause severe health effects or death, and the department urges anyone witnessing an overdose to administer Narcan and call 911 immediately. (more…)
Montgomery County’s homeless population increased by 356 people, a 32% rise from 2024, according to the 2025 Point-in-Time survey. Officials attributed the spike to rising rents, the end of federal rental assistance, and a lack of affordable housing. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health released a fact sheet outlining how proposed federal Medicaid cuts—including work requirements, reduced provider funding, and limits on care—could significantly impact over 1.5 million Marylanders who rely on the program. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services will host a free public forum on mental health and substance use communication on Saturday, May 17 in Silver Spring, offering breakout sessions, local resources, and Narcan training. (more…)
Gaithersburg-based Novavax announced preliminary results from the SHIELD-Utah study, conducted with the University of Utah Health, showing that its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine targeting the JN.1 strain caused fewer and less severe reactogenicity symptoms and less disruption to daily activities compared to the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine in healthcare workers and first responders. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services released the updated “Health in Montgomery County 2013-2022” report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the County’s population health, highlighting key issues such as health disparities, chronic diseases, and social determinants, while comparing outcomes to state and national averages and focusing on equity in public health. (more…)
On Thursday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in suing the U.S. Department of Education over its decision to end states’ access to certain COVID-19 relief education funds, arguing the move was abrupt, harmful, and contrary to previous guidance. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $39.1 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over allegations of price-fixing and limiting competition, with affected consumers eligible for compensation. The settlement is part of ongoing antitrust litigation against multiple pharmaceutical companies accused of conspiring to inflate drug prices, with Maryland joining nearly all U.S. states and territories in the legal action.
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host the Fifth Annual “Right from the Start” event on Saturday, April 12, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring to provide health support for Black children and families. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed two measles cases in Prince George’s County residents who recently traveled internationally, unrelated to other recent cases in the region.
Montgomery County government has announced that the 2025 County Health Rankings recognize the county as one of the healthiest in Maryland and the U.S. The report highlights Montgomery County’s low premature death rates, high life expectancy, healthier behaviors, strong access to healthcare providers, and ongoing efforts to address health disparities.