Posts Tagged ‘Maryland Department of Health’
Maryland Department of Health Announces Funding Opportunity to Address the Opioid Crisis
The Maryland Department of Health is announcing a funding opportunity to address the opioid crisis. The department announced a request for applications (RFA) for Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund–the goal of which is to…
Read MoreMaryland Community Input Survey to Identify Critical Health Needs in the State
The Maryland Department of Health seeks to address the most important health priorities in the state over the next few years. The way they plan to do this is through…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Expands Statewide Public Awareness Campaign Urging Vaccination Against COVID-19, flu and RSV
The Maryland Department of Health has expanded its statewide public awareness campaign to help prevent respiratory illness. The Department urges Marylanders to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, annual flu shot…
Read MoreFirst Powassan Virus Death in Maryland
Maryland Health officials on Friday announced the first travel-related Powassan virus death in the state. Powassan is spread by the bite of an infected tick – and it is very…
Read MoreFirst Human West Nile Virus Case in MD – on Eastern Shore
An Eastern Shore resident is recovering from West Nile virus. Maryland Department of Health confirmed that this patient tested positive last week. Health officials say about 80% of people who…
Read MoreMd. Develops Game Plan to Fight Monkeypox
Maryland health officials report 129 lab-confirmed cases of Monkeypox. Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday said the state will continue to press the federal government to provide more vaccines, which are currently…
Read MoreMd. Health Officials Provide Guidance Through Infant Formula Shortage
Marylanders who have difficulty locating infant formula can find guidance and assistance through several ways. “MDH is working with federal, state, local, and community partners to ensure Maryland families with…
Read MoreMd. Hospitals Take Additional Actions As More COVID-19 Patients Need Treatment
More than 1,500 people are now hospitalized across Maryland due to COVID-19 complications, a threshold that triggers additional actions under a Maryland Department of Health order that was issued earlier…
Read MoreMd. Looks To Support Hospitals As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise Amid Concerns About Surge
Maryland is taking several actions to hold off overload at hospitals as the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 converge. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the Maryland Department of…
Read MoreMd. Authorizes COVID-19 Boosters For People 16-17 Years Old
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Maryland will take steps to make sure hospitals are ready for a growing amount of COVID-19 patients, with the flu season also underway. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that programs…
Read MoreOmicron Variant Confirmed in 3 Marylanders
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that state health officials have confirmed the first three cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) in Maryland residents. The Omicron variant was designated as…
Read MoreMd. To Distribute 500,000 At-Home Test Kits For COVID-19
Md. Board of Ed. Sets Meeting To Review Mask Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education has scheduled a special virtual meeting for Tuesday, November 16th to gather feedback on the state’s emergency school mask requirement through public input and…
Read MoreMd. COVID-19 Update
Positivity Rate, Case Rate, Hospitalizations Decline Across The Board Maryland’s COVID-19 positivity rate (3.79%) has declined by 25.8% since August 22, and the state’s daily positivity rate of 2.95% is the lowest…
Read MoreGet A Boost: Gov. Hogan Details COVID-19 Booster Shot Initiative
Who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot? When should it happen? What is the availability? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday was looking to clarify uncertainty over the booster,…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Introduce COVID-19 Online Dashboard
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Wicomico County Public Schools will make it easier for families, guardians and staff to obtain the latest information about COVID-19 cases and other related issues. The school system has introduced…
Read MoreMd. Mobilizes Medical Staffing For COVID Surge
Maryland is looking for people who have a clinical background to consider working at a hospital, a nursing home, a testing site or a coronavirus vaccination clinic. Governor Larry Hogan…
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Maryland Newborns to be Screened for New Conditions
The Maryland Department of Health says that newborns will now be screened for four additional conditions as part of the state’s newborn screening program. Currently newborns are screened for dozens…
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