Health
Sewage overflow at I-95 rest stop in Laurel prompts health alert
The Howard County Health Department issued a precautionary health alert Wednesday after a clogged sewer line overflowed at a Laurel rest stop.
US judge says HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eliminated more than 10,000 employees in late March and consolidated 28 agencies to just 15.
Former patient pledges $25 million to help open a new Eastern Shore hospital
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.
In search for Medicaid fraud, Maryland extends ban on some new treatment programs
Maryland health officials are extending a temporary ban on the enrollment of certain types of mental health and addiction providers in Medicaid amid fraud.
Black women with cancer die at higher rates. To heal them, we have to hear them.
The American Cancer Society’s VOICES of Black Women survey is seeking 100,000 participants' stories and experiences to close disparities.
Maryland ended treatment at a troubled provider. For some, little has changed.
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.
Top state health department official to leave as Maryland braces for cuts
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.
Abortion clinics are closing, even in states where abortion is legal
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.
University of Maryland Medical System sues over millions in denied Medicaid claims
The University of Maryland Medical System sued a Medicaid managed care company for denying $15 million in unpaid claims.
Baltimore judge proposes slashing city’s award in opioid verdict
The city could accept the new, lower $52 million award or receive a new trial, the judge proposed.
Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week.
The CDC’s vaccine advisors were fired. A former insider explains what’s at stake.
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.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the CDC on how to use vaccines and pledged to replace them with his own picks.
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research
On Monday, scores of scientists at the agency sent a letter challenging the Trump administration’s cuts in public health research.
Baltimore’s billion-dollar opioid case decision delayed until next week
The long-awaited decision on the city’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit was pushed on Friday.
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods nationwide may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
Ground beef sold nationwide from Whole Foods could be contaminated with E. coli, though no sicknesses have been reported.
Marylanders in state exchange could see a big jump in health insurance rates
People in Maryland are likely to see a jump in costs for health insurance next year after federal subsidies expire and are not renewed.
Van of lifesaving supplies to combat Baltimore drug overdoses fueled by new funds
Baltimore City opioid settlement money is starting to reach those in need.
Scott picks Tennessee official to lead Baltimore’s health department
Michelle Taylor is a doctor, breast cancer survivor, Hopkins grad and serves in the Air National Guard
Baltimore’s next health commissioner has big job to fill, with long vacancy a factor
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.
