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Maryland ranked among top ten states with best outlook for older adults

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new study by the research organization Sands of Time ranks Delaware as the best U.S. state for older adults, citing its strong performance in Social Security benefits, low poverty rates, and positive health outcomes. The analysis, which measured states across four categories—physical health, mental health, finances, and social life—found that Hawaii, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire rounded out […]

Deep-branded frozen vegetables, fruit products recalled due to Salmonella risk

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON—Chetak LLC Group is expanding its voluntary recall of several lots of Deep-branded frozen vegetables and fruit products due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced this week. The expanded recall includes lots of Deep-brand frozen Sprouted Mat (Moth), Sprouted Moong (Mung), Premium Select Surti Undhiu Mix, and Premium Select Singoda. The affected […]

Maryland Department of Health seeks public input for rural health funding

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD— The Maryland Department of Health is asking for public input to help shape its proposal for a new federal program that could bring billions in funding to improve rural health care. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program, administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has allocated a total of $50 billion over five years. Maryland’s […]

Maryland ranks fourth in nation for youth mental health care, report

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new national report from the teletherapy staffing agency VocoVision ranks Maryland as the fourth-best state in the country for youth mental health support for the 2025-26 school year. While the report indicates that less than half of U.S. children in crisis receive the care they need, Maryland stands out for its proactive approach, outpacing national averages in several […]

Baltimore County Department of Aging to combat social isolation on No Senior Eats Alone Day

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging is calling on residents to help combat social isolation among older adults by participating in “No Senior Eats Alone Day” on Thursday, Sept. 11. For the seventh year, the department is raising awareness about the health risks of loneliness, which research has shown to be as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. […]

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Dog food recalled nationwide over Salmonella, Listeria contamination concerns

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Viva Raw LLC, a Charlotte-based pet food company, has issued a voluntary recall of two lots of its raw dog and cat food products due to potential contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week. The recall involves Lot 21495, which includes Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Beef & Turkey […]

Unscheduled mosquito spraying to occur in parts of Baltimore County this week

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture will conduct unscheduled mosquito control spraying in parts of Baltimore County on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in response to public health concerns about mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-low volume (ULV) truck-based spraying is planned for the evenings in Dundalk near the intersections of Mt. Olive Road and Authority Drive, and in Middle River near the intersections of […]

Governor Moore launches Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers program to combat substance use in rural communities

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Gov. Wes Moore has launched a $1.6 million grant program aimed at combating substance use in rural communities across Maryland. The program, called Rural Advancement for Maryland Peers (RAMP), will expand and strengthen the state’s workforce of certified peer recovery specialists. The RAMP program is a partnership between the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department of Health. […]

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