MD Hospital Safety Ratings: 9 'A' Grades, 1 'D' Grade On List

Safety grades by the nonprofit health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in Maryland responded to the coronavirus pandemic.

Best Nursing Homes In Maryland: 2022 Ratings Released

The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.

Tastykake Cupcakes Recalled In MD Because Of Metal Fragments: FDA

Flower Foods has recalled some Tastykake cupcakes sold in Maryland because they may contain small fragments of metal mesh wire.

COVID Vaccine For Kids Under 12: Where To Get One In MD

MD parents can book COVID shots for children ages 5-11 at Walgreens​ and CVS. All school systmes are planning vaccine clinics for kids.

Baltimore Shows Moderate Risk In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Baltimore have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

Marylanders Can 'Mix And Match' COVID-19 Boosters: Governor

Eligible Marylanders can choose any of the three vaccines for their COVID-19 booster shots, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said.

Meat Recalls In Maryland: Butterball Turkey And Beef Gravy

Meat recalls in Maryland address plastic found in ground turkey and unacceptable lead levels in beef gravy products.

African American Community Forum provides support information

Four 90-minute virtual sessions provide Alzheimer's and dementia care information

Never Mind: Halloween, Holiday CDC Guidance Released In Error

Updated guidance for how MD families can celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving and more will be issued soon, the CDC said in a correction.

Kirsten Corazzini awarded Alzheimer's Association grant

Advancing Research on Care and Outcome Measurements (ARCOM) grant funds study of long-term dementia care

Kirsten Corazzini awarded Alzheimer's Association grant

Kirsten Corazzini receives $250,000 research grant

Health Department Begins Using Twitter To Fight False COVID Info

The Maryland Department of Health is tweeting virus and vaccine facts on @govaxmaryland, and an "Ask an Expert" series will launch soon.

New Study Looks at Link Between Genes and Prostate Cancer

​Researchers from Johns Hopkins University seeking prostate cancer patients.

Flu Shots Now Available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic®

Nearly three quarters of Americans say they plan to get a flu shot this year; 45% planning on getting their vaccine at a retail pharmacy

'High' COVID Spread In 13 Maryland Counties: CDC

The CDC recommends mask use in jurisdictions with "high" or "substantial" transmission of the virus. All 24 Maryland jurisdictions qualify.

Hospital Capacity In Baltimore Area: Update

Here are updated numbers on hospital capacity in Baltimore.

Baltimore Orders Masks Indoors As Coronavirus Infections Surge

The city will reinstitute a masking mandate, Mayor Brandon Scott and Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa announced.

15 Maryland Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News highlight the best hospitals by region and specialty.

Thinking With Your Head: State Fights COVID Vaccine Hesitancy Through Salons And Barbershops

In a partnership, the Md. Department of Health launched a program to promote COVID-19 vaccine awareness to Black and Hispanic communities.

MD Coronavirus Cases Increase By More Than 300 In A Day

It’s the 10th straight day Maryland has reported over 100 new cases of the virus.

Overdose Deaths Spike In Maryland During 2020, Pandemic: CDC

Drug overdose deaths increased nationwide by nearly 30 percent in 2020. In Maryland, deaths were up nearly 17 percent.

Baltimore Voted One Of Most Stressed Cities

Personal finance website WalletHub compared 182 American cities across 41 key metrics to determine the most stressed - Baltimore was No. 4.

Got The Vaccine At A CVS In Maryland? Big Prizes Are Possible

CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage Marylanders to get vaccinated. And the state is also giving out cash.

Summer 2021 Beach Trips: Drowning Rates For Maryland

Travelers from Maryland can take note of the risks associated with visits to lakes and beaches as summer 2021 approaches.

Maryland Outpaces National COVID-19 Vaccination Rate

Maryland is less than one point from reaching President Joe Biden’s goal of 70 percent of adults vaccinated by Independence Day.

Health Officials Visit Mobile Vaccine Clinic At Pimlico

The clinic will provide free COVID-19 vaccinations supplied by the Vaccine Equity Task Force to seasonal workers at Pimlico.

Maryland Reports Fewest COVID-19 Cases Since July, Testing Urged

To date, MD has reported 453,401 cases of COVID-19 with a daily rate at its lowest since July. The state urges residents to get tested.

Baltimore Mayor Unveils Pilot Mental Health Response Program

Mayor Brandon Scott announced Friday a pilot program that will begin diverting appropriate mental health calls for service away from police

Walk-In COVID Shots Open At All MD CVS, Mass Vaccination Sites

Access to COVID-19 vaccines became easier Wednesday with all CVS pharmacies and 13 Maryland mass vaccination sites taking walk-ins.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Baltimore Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

State Employees Rewarded With $100 For Getting COVID-19 Vaccine

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan unveiled a $100 vaccine incentive for state employees who get the COVID-19 shot.

How Much Of Baltimore Population Is Vaccinated?

Here is how the Baltimore area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

16 MD Jurisdictions In Coronavirus Red Zone: White House Report

More than half of Maryland's jurisdictions are in the red zone — meaning high virus spread — in the latest White House report on COVID-19.

'COVID Fatigue,' 4th Wave Hit Baltimore: Health Commissioner

Baltimore has seen a "rapid rise in cases" of the coronavirus, Baltimore Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa said.​​

Worship Amid COVID-19 Sparks Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Partnership

Baltimore City and Johns Hopkins are working to equip houses of worship with essential public health information.

MD J&J Vaccine Pause: CDC To Consider Resuming Use Nationwide

A key federal committee recommended the CDC lift the pause of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in Maryland and nationally.

Fans Can Take A Free COVID Test At Orioles Home Games

The Orioles program noted that testing is not required for admittance to games.

How Close Are Baltimore Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Baltimore and across MD.

FDA Orders Baltimore Plant To Suspend Vaccine Production

Troubled Emergent BioSolutions agreed to halt manufacture of Covid-19 vaccines after FDA inspection last week.

14 MD Jurisdictions In Red Zone, 4th COVID Wave Hits

Maryland is second in the nation for COVID-19 hospital admissions with over a dozen counties in the red zone, the White House reports.