Maryland has confirmed its 13th measles case of 2026 after a possible exposure at an Elkton hospital. Anyone who visited the emergency department Sunday night faces a three-week symptom watch.

A Bel Air physician collapsed during pickleball, but two nearby players used CPR and an AED to bring him back in seconds.

Maryland doctors are warning Chesapeake Bay visitors about Vibrio bacteria that can rapidly destroy tissue and cause deadly infections.

A bat in Severn tested positive for rabies on July 23. County officials urge pet owners to check vaccinations and report any possible exposures.

Maryland's measles count climbed to 12 as health officials flagged a possible exposure at Carroll Hospital's Westminster ER. Officials urged residents to check MMR status and call providers if symptoms appear.

A new analysis finds untreated sleep apnea tied to roughly 69% faster cognitive decline over 10 years, and suggests broader access to and adherence with CPAP may protect brain health.

The Red Cross says the national blood supply plunged this summer and has declared an emergency. Baltimore donors are being asked to schedule appointments now.

Bats flew near attendees at Mount Airy's July 3 fireworks and county health officials are urging anyone who touched a bat to get a rabies risk assessment.

Garrett County confirmed a raccoon tested positive for rabies after a June 21 encounter in Swanton; the exposed dog got a booster and will be observed for 45 days.

A new $95M, 125,000-sq-ft outpatient cancer building at Sinai centralizes adult and pediatric oncology in one campus location. The Weinman Building adds infusion, radiation and research facilities.

Howard County installed two 24/7 naloxone vending machines stocked with free naloxone, test strips and harm‑reduction supplies as overdose deaths have fallen. The units include QR links to training and treatment resources.

Maryland will add 1,070 ACIS Medicaid slots and expand services into five new counties to help medically vulnerable residents secure housing.

The Blood Bank of Delmarva declared a blood emergency as inventories fall below critical levels; O‑positive and O‑negative donors are urgently needed.