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A suspected ‘bad batch’ may have caused Baltimore drug overdoses. What does that actually mean?
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Medicaid cuts in Trump bill put rural Marylanders’ care on the line
Medicaid has served as a critical lifeline for many rural patients and providers, including in Maryland.
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.
This elite Johns Hopkins unit is ready for killer pathogens
Johns Hopkins Hospital tests its federally designated biocontainment unit in an era of reduced public health funding.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The northern lights could be visible Sunday night from Maryland
There is about a 50% chance that Marylanders could see the aurora borealis Sunday. That would mark the third sighting in just over a year.
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.
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New variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in parts of the world, WHO says
Current vaccines are expected to remain effective, according to the World Health Organization.
Wes Moore is betting $1 billion on qubits. What the heck is a qubit?
Economic development is a bit like quantum physics in that it’s hard to make sense of most of the time.
Top vaccine expert tells next generation of Maryland doctors to fight for shots
Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit delivered a graduation address to the next generation of doctors coming from University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Biden’s sudden diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer is unfortunately all too common
When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men.
Dr. David Fowler was a well-respected medical examiner, until he wasn’t
Dr. David Fowler was a well-regarded former chief medical examiner before he consulted on a high-profile case that brought fresh scrutiny to his work in Maryland.
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Dr. David Fowler was a well-respected medical examiner, until he wasn’t
Dr. David Fowler was a well-regarded former chief medical examiner before he consulted on a high-profile case that brought fresh scrutiny to his work in Maryland.
Why are Preakness racehorses such good athletes? Their ancestors didn’t want to get eaten.
A Johns Hopkins ophthalmologist has identified a gene mutation in horses that suggests why they became such good racehorses.
Here’s how Medicaid cuts could be a $1 billion blow to Maryland’s budget
Maryland health officials have outlined the massive potential cuts to the budget and enrollment if Congress goes through with proposals to slash the Medicaid health program.
It’s tick season and there is a new bugger catching a ride in Baltimore
There have always been a few cases of babesiosis in Maryland every year, but now researcher says the Baltimore region has become a hotspot for cases tied to parasites found on ticks.
Thousands of Marylanders used this site to track their vaccinations. Now it’s gone.
A popular online portal to track Marylanders’ vaccination histories became unavailable in the state Thursday.
