Carroll County Swelters as Officials Extend Cooling Center Hours in Westminster and Surrounding Areas
Carroll County extends cooling center operations to combat a heatwave, offering residents relief in various locations, including government buildings and libraries, with safety tips provided by emergency management.
Baltimore DPW Workers Suffer in Soaring Heat with Inadequate Cooling and Water Supplies, Inspector General Calls for Immediate Action
The Baltimore Inspector General reports DPW workers lack sufficient water and cooling during extreme heat, with no ice machine, no A/C in trucks, and ineffective "cooling stations."
Howard County Schools to Serve More Nutritious, Locally-Sourced Lunches in Partnership with Health Initiative
Howard County Public School System introduces a new, healthier, locally-sourced lunch menu in partnership with the Horizon Foundation's Healthier Choices Coalition, aiming to improve meals for students by the 2024-2025 school year.
Maryland Hospitals See COVID Hospitalizations Rise Amid Heat Wave and Emergence of New Omicron Variant
Maryland sees a surge in COVID-19 cases with a rise in hospitalizations as a new Omicron variant spreads, particularly during a heat wave driving people indoors. Officials urge continued precautions.
Laurel Achieves Silver in "Move with the Mayor" Challenge, Boosting Community Health and Connectivity
Laurel received the Silver Level for their "Move with the Mayor" initiative, aimed at boosting physical and mental health through activities and policies that encourage community connection.
Maryland and Baltimore County Health Officials Launch Emergency Mosquito Control Spray in Parkville
The Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Baltimore County Health Department are conducting an unscheduled mosquito control spray in Parkville on the evening of September 4, due to mosquito-borne disease concerns.
Baltimore DPW Sanitation Workers Lack Health Insurance, OIG Investigation Unveils Systemic Mismanagement
An Inspector General report found over 100 Baltimore DPW sanitation workers are uninsured, with many unaware of their lack of coverage. This follows an employee's on-duty death and reveals systemic mismanagement.
Experience the Perspective of Dementia: Anne Arundel County Offers Innovative Empathy Workshop in Glen Burnie
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is offering a free Dementia Live® workshop on November 14th to enhance understanding of dementia through a simulation experience.
Legionella Bacteria Detected at Baltimore State Center Offices, Prompting Temporary Closure and Telework Shift for Employees
Routine maintenance revealed high levels of legionella at a Baltimore state office, leading to closures and employee telecommuting until further safety confirmations. No illnesses have been reported while remediation is underway.
Legionella Bacteria Found in Two More Baltimore Court Buildings, Employees Call for Telework Options
Legionella bacteria have been found at two more Baltimore court buildings, leading to weekend closures for sanitization. The discovery follows earlier cases at the State Center complex, prompting employee concerns and calls for telework options.
Rabies Alert for West River: Anne Arundel County Health Officials Seek Exposure Information After Infected Raccoon Found on Muddy Creek Road
A raccoon in West River tested positive for rabies, sparking a health alert for potential human and pet exposures. Residents are urged to report contacts and follow prevention measures.
Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Unscheduled Mosquito Spraying in Crofton to Counter Disease Risk
Maryland is conducting unscheduled mosquito control in Crofton due to diseases like West Nile virus and Zika. Spraying will occur on August 27, with precautions advised for residents.
Millersville Targeted for Mosquito Control Operation by Maryland Department of Agriculture and Anne Arundel Health Department
Mosquito control operations are set to start in Millersville, Anne Arundel County, involving truck-based ULV spraying of a permethrin-based solution approved by the EPA, with precautions advised for residents.
Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare Negotiations End Without Deal, Affecting Over 60,000 in MD, VA, and D.C.
Contract talks between Johns Hopkins Medicine and UnitedHealthcare ended without agreement, impacting over 60,000 patients in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. with higher costs or need to find new insurers.
Maryland Senate Backs Protections For Firefighters Using Medical Cannabis
The Maryland Senate advanced SB 439 to bar many departments from disciplining registered medical‑cannabis patients among firefighters and rescue workers. The measure now moves to the House amid safety and testing concerns.
UCLA Heart Study Says Ultraprocessed Foods Stack The Odds Against Your Heart
A new MESA analysis finds that each extra daily serving of ultraprocessed food modestly raises cardiovascular risk, with the biggest effects seen in Black participants. The findings are reported in JACC: Advances.
Campus Crisis: Colleges Drowning in Wave of Student Mental Health Needs
A Johns Hopkins analysis of Healthy Minds data shows large long‑term increases in depression and suicidal ideation among college students even as some short‑term measures improve.
PG County Jury Hits Hospital With $18 Million After 23-Year-Old Loses Leg
A Prince George’s jury awarded $18 million after finding care delays led to an above‑knee amputation. Maryland’s cap on non‑economic damages will likely shrink the payout.
Six More Dead in West Baltimore Recovery Complex Tied to Troubled Clinic
Autopsies and police records link six more deaths to a West Baltimore building run by operators tied to PHA Healthcare, highlighting a regulatory gap in recovery‑housing oversight. Lawmakers and regulators say reforms are underway.
West Baltimore Clinic Shake-Up Turns Troubled Site Into One-Stop Care Hub
A new partnership moves the Druid Health Clinic into a Total Health Care site in West Baltimore, centralizing primary, dental, OBGYN, urgent and behavioral care. City leaders say the move is meant to reduce barriers and keep services local.
Baltimore Woman Waits as Medicaid Waiver Approval Stalls
A Baltimore woman expected 48 hours of nursing care after a waiver approval — then learned the financial sign‑off was still stalled amid a statewide backlog. Families and advocates say delays are leaving people without essential home care.
Maryland's Mental Health Shortage Leaves Rural and Urban Patients Behind
State data show nearly every Maryland county falls short of mental‑health providers and the MHCC says the workforce must grow roughly 50%. New rural grants and telehealth rules are steps advocates say won't be enough.
































































































































