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

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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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First US case of New World screwworm confirmed detected in Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first human case of New World screwworm in the United States, a flesh-eating parasite previously thought to be eradicated in the country. The patient, a Maryland resident, was diagnosed on August 4 after returning from travel to El Salvador. New World screwworm is a species of parasitic flies […]

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Second rabid raccoon found in Harford County

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JARRETTSVILLE, MD—Harford County has confirmed its second case of a rabid raccoon this year after a positive test was returned on a raccoon found in the Jarrettsville area, the Harford County Health Department announced Friday. The Maryland Department of Health confirmed Thursday that a raccoon found near the 4000-block of Federal Hill Road in Jarrettsville tested positive for the rabies […]

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Rabid groundhog confirmed in Monkton

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MONKTON, MD—The Harford County Health Department confirmed Friday that a groundhog found in the Monkton area tested positive for the rabies virus. The confirmation came from the Maryland Department of Health on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The rabid groundhog was discovered near the 3500-block of Jarrettsville Pike in Monkton, potentially exposing individuals and pets in the surrounding vicinity. While simply […]

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Maryland Department of Health annual ‘Let’s Talk Tech’ event

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health this week announced it will host its annual “Let’s Talk Tech” event on Aug. 18, highlighting the state’s commitment as a “Technology First State” for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The virtual event, running from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will showcase a range of technologies designed to support greater independence. The event […]

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Baltimore County Public Library to offer free naloxone at all branches

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library, in partnership with the Baltimore County Department of Health, has announced it will offer free naloxone at all 19 of its branches. The medication, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, will be available in receptacles for public access. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to combat the opioid […]

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Governor Moore announces nearly $600,000 in grant awards to increase retention among Maryland healthcare workers

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore’s office on Friday announced nearly $600,000 in grant awards aimed at strengthening Maryland’s healthcare workforce by providing career pathways and improving retention among professionals. The funding, distributed through two programs, will support occupational training for more than 300 healthcare workers. The grants are a part of the administration’s effort to address a critical need for skilled […]

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