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Governor Hogan announces extension of state health insurance special enrollment period until May 15

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Health Benefit Exchange on Wednesday announced that the state health insurance marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, will extend its current special enrollment period. Uninsured Marylanders have the opportunity to enroll in health coverage now until May 15. This deadline aligns with the federal special enrollment period announced by President Joe Biden for those states who […]

Water main break reported in Rosedale

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—A water main break in Rosedale has left some residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that an 8-inch diameter water main has ruptured in the 9100-block of Lennings Lane (21237). Twenty-five customers and two hydrants are currently without of service. The break has also damaged the roadway, according to DPW. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Maryland Departments of Health, Aging to bring COVID-19 vaccination clinics to independent living facilities across state

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Department of Aging (MDOA) have engaged in a joint effort to bring COVID-19 vaccination clinics into independent living and other senior living facilities across the state. Under the guidance of both departments, local agencies on aging will work with communities that aren’t registered in the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term […]

Water main break reported in Nottingham

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in Nottingham has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a 12-inch diameter main has ruptured in the 4000-block of Silver Spring Road (21236). Five hydrants and 100 residents in the Perry Hall Apartments are currently without service. Contractors are on-site and making repairs. Motorists should use caution in the […]

Golden Ring Middle School nurse featured in Maryland webinar on successful teleworking [VIDEO]

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD – A new Maryland Health Care Commission webinar features two Baltimore County Public Schools school nurses. The hourlong webinar, “Leveraging Technology to Meet Student Needs During COVID-19 and Beyond,” provides tips and resources for school nurses to support working with students and their families in a virtual environment. The presenters are Kristy Gorman, president of the Maryland Association […]

WEEKLY ZIP CODE REPORT: Maryland COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Friday reported that the statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations continued to fall over the past week. Previous zip code reports can be viewed here. Overall Metrics As of Friday, February 5, 2021, there have been 360,584 cases of novel coronavirus in Maryland. The state has now conducted 7,144,618 tests, including more than 40,000 tests over […]

Baltimore County to receive over $15 million in funding to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced more than $123.2 million in funding to support Maryland’s local health departments, including resources for ongoing COVID-19 vaccination activities. This includes over $15 million that will be awarded to Baltimore County. “As the state begins mass vaccination, and continues to expand the distribution network of vaccinators, county health departments will play a critical […]

Water leak returns at site where DPW ‘fixed’ Seven Courts Drive