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Maryland Department of Health launches program to reduce suicides among service members, veterans

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced the launch of the Trained Military Assistance Provider (TMAP) Program, a new initiative to reduce suicides and increase lethal-means safety for service members and veterans. Developed by the Maryland Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families, this training is free to all Maryland-based primary care staff. The […]

Maryland Department of Health launches 988, new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced the launch of 988, the new National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, in Maryland. Contacting 988 provides a direct connection to support for anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, having thoughts of suicide, or being worried about someone who may need crisis support. “988 is an easy-to-remember number and […]

Governor Hogan announces MD THINK Center of Excellence on Health and Human Services Analytics and Application

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the launch of the Center of Excellence on Health and Human Services Analytics and Application within the Maryland Total Human-services Integrated Network (MD THINK) platform, Maryland’s innovative, cloud-based data management system. The launch of the Center of Excellence on Health and Human Services Analytics and Application is the latest development for MD THINK […]

Baltimore County among jurisdictions to receive more than $81 million in federal funding to support emergency transport services

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), this week announced more than $81 million in funding to Jurisdictional Emergency Medical Services Operational Programs (JEMSOPs). The funding, made available by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), offsets costs incurred by eligible emergency medical service (EMS) jurisdictions that delivered […]

Maryland Department of Health releases guidance for families seeking baby formula during national shortage

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced resources available for Maryland families impacted by the national infant formula shortages. Since the February recall of several infant formula products and current shortages, MDH has been working with partners to provide information and resources to families. “MDH is working with federal, state, local, and community partners to ensure Maryland families with […]

Maryland Department of Health, 211 Maryland announce enhanced search options for mental health, substance use services

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and 211 Maryland this week announced the launch of a new database on PressOne.211MD.org that improves access for Marylanders looking for mental health and substance use disorder resources. The site offers new dropdown filters — including age, language, payment options, special populations and service type — which narrow search results and identify the specific […]

Maryland Department of Health celebrates Public Health Week

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Following Governor Larry Hogan’s recent proclamation of April 4 – 10 as Public Health Week in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) will celebrate the occasion by recognizing the contributions of public health workers and highlighting issues that are important to the health of the state’s communities. “On behalf of our entire state, I just want to thank […]

Maryland Department of Health announces expanded Medicaid coverage for new mothers

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday announced an expansion of Medicaid coverage for pregnant beneficiaries. The expansion will extend the period during which new mothers are eligible for postpartum care services from 60 days to 12 months. “By expanding postpartum care, Maryland has increased access to care during one of the most crucial times for new mothers, parents, […]

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