Health

A “bad batch” of drugs was suspected in the overdoses of 27 people in Baltimore. What are bad batches and where do they come from?

As of Friday morning, there were no fatalities, but at least 27 people had been hospitalized for suspected overdoses, officials said.

Here’s what you need to know about Narcan, a brand of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, and how to use it.

At least nine people, including two children, have died from heat-related illness so far in 2025 — more than twice as many as this time last year, according to Maryland data.

After two cancellations, Baltimore leaders starting this week will launch a series of public hearings on the city’s drug overdose crisis, which has been the worst in the country.

Medicaid has served as a critical lifeline for many rural patients and providers, including in Maryland.

The Howard County Health Department issued a precautionary health alert Wednesday after a clogged sewer line overflowed at a Laurel rest stop.

A former patient of an Eastern Shore hospital made a major gift to help the University of Maryland Medical System build a new hospital in Easton.

Maryland health officials are extending a temporary ban on the enrollment of certain types of mental health and addiction providers in Medicaid amid fraud.

Patients of PHA Healthcare, a treatment program in Baltimore, were housed in drug-ridden buildings where many overdosed, an investigation reported last year. Some are still there.

Ryan Moran, Maryland Medicaid director, becomes the second deputy under the new health secretary to head for the exit, just as Congress debates big cuts.

An initial surge of donations has subsided, scores of clinics have closed and advocates fear that federal policy changes will result in more shutting down.

The University of Maryland Medical System sued a Medicaid managed care company for denying $15 million in unpaid claims.

Dr. Wilbur Chen, a University of Maryland vaccine expert, is a former member of the panel that makes recommendations to the CDC about who should get vaccines. He explains what happens now that RFK Jr., the health secretary, fired all the current members.

On Monday, scores of scientists at the agency sent a letter challenging the Trump administration’s cuts in public health research.

Ground beef sold nationwide from Whole Foods could be contaminated with E. coli, though no sicknesses have been reported.

Baltimore City opioid settlement money is starting to reach those in need.

Michelle Taylor is a doctor, breast cancer survivor, Hopkins grad and serves in the Air National Guard

A new Baltimore health commissioner will take over an office that has been known for doing big things. Lately, there hasn't been a leader there to oversee even the little things.

Under the law effective July 1, signed by Gov. Wes Moore last week, the Maryland Department of Health must detail in annual reports how the state agency is improving oversight and regulation of the treatment field.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a leading anti-vaccine advocate before becoming health secretary.

Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit delivered a graduation address to the next generation of doctors coming from University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.