Maryland’s LEAD Act aims to protect youth prone to elopement by improving first responder training, coordination, and public safety measures. Senate Bill 745 mandates law enforcement training for autism, dementia and wandering behaviors.
Tag: Maryland Department of Health
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Moore unveils 2026 legislative priorities ahead of 2026 legislative session
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) outlined his 2026 legislative priorities ahead of the General Assembly, emphasizing public safety, education and vaccine access. The agenda reflects efforts to address crime, close achievement gaps and strengthen Maryland’s long-term economic stability.
Posted inMaryland News
Governor Moore declares State of Preparedness to enhance government coordination amid extreme heat forecast
Governor Wes Moore signed a State of Preparedness to protect Marylanders from a potentially hazardous heat wave, urging them to stay vigilant, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable family members and friends to ensure their safety.
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Gov. Moore signs order to reform in-custody death investigations in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order to reform in-custody restraint-related death investigations following an audit that exposed serious failures within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The order establishes a task force, directs case reviews, and advances oversight and transparency to rebuild public trust and ensure accountability.
Posted inHealth
One case of measles confirmed in Maryland resident with recent international travel
A positive case of measles has been reported in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally, prompting health officials to identify people who may have been exposed and to monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days after the potential exposure.
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PRESS ROOM: Maryland Department of Health extends moratorium on new enrollments of select provider types
The Maryland Department of Health has extended the pause on new enrollments into the Maryland Medicaid Program of certain provider types until July 2025 to address potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking residents in high-risk areas for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to connect them with health prevention efforts and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Hot off the press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
A six-year-old boy was shot and killed during a Fourth of July celebration in Temple Hills, MD, while four people have died from heat-related deaths in Prince George’s County, and a rash of armed bank robberies have been reported in the region.
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Advocates call for better wages and data collection for workers in care industry
Caring Across Maryland, a coalition of advocates, workers and patients in nursing homes, assisted living and home care, rallied in Annapolis to support key legislation that would enhance compensation and data collection across the state’s care landscape.
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Baltimore’s health officer departs role
Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch has resigned as Baltimore County’s health officer, and Della Leister has been named the interim health officer and acting director.
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Commentary: Common issues with your birth certificate and what to do about them
By George Townsend Your birth certificate is one of the most important identification documents you have – containing vital information about you, your birth and your family. It is important that your birth certificate has accurate information. Often, many Marylanders need to change some of the details on their birth certificate, either because of an […]