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Governor Moore signs Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act, Public Health Abortion Grant Program into law

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to bolster the health of the Chesapeake Bay and stimulate economic growth, Governor Wes Moore this week signed the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act into law. This bill represents a cornerstone of the Moore-Miller administration’s environmental and economic agenda. The act aims to modernize Maryland’s water quality and monitoring programs, promote regenerative agriculture practices, streamline aquaculture leasing, […]

Maryland goes green for Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health and the Mental Health Association of Maryland are urging Marylanders to participate in the “Go Green for Mental Health” campaign. From May 12 to 18, buildings across the state will be bathed in green light to raise awareness about mental health issues. This year marks the second […]

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Governor Moore swears in new executive leadership to key positions across state government

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed eight new executive leaders to crucial positions within the Maryland state government. The appointments, confirmed by the Senate during the 2025 legislative session, bring the total number of public servants appointed by the Moore-Miller administration to 3,400. “Maryland is caught in two storms. We’re being tested by an historic fiscal challenge, and we’re being […]

Maryland Department of Health Public Health Week 2025

Health officials celebrate Public Health Week in Maryland

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, April 7-13, marks Public Health Week in Maryland, a time to recognize the crucial role public health professionals play in the state. The Maryland Department of Health is commemorating the week with events celebrating its over 6,500 employees and highlighting their work in promoting health and safety for Marylanders. The theme for Public Health Week 2025, “It […]

Two cases of measles confirmed in Maryland residents with recent international travel

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Prince George’s County health officials have announced positive cases of measles in two Prince George’s County residents who recently traveled together internationally. These cases are not associated with the recently confirmed measles case in a Howard County resident or the measles outbreak in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. Out of an abundance of […]

Measles case reported in Maryland

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials on Sunday announced a positive case of measles in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. The Maryland case is not associated with the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. Out of an abundance of caution, health officials are coordinating an effort to identify people who might […]

Parkville woman pleads guilty to over $3.6 million in Medicaid fraud

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Parkville woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Medicaid program of millions of dollars. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced that Tasha S. Saunders, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of defrauding the Maryland Medicaid program of more than $3.6 million by billing for mental health services for Medicaid recipients that were never provided. Between November […]

Maryland Department of Health expands access to school-based mental health services for children, youth [VIDEO]

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health has announced an expansion of Medicaid coverage to provide mental health services to all public school students enrolled in the program. Previously, Medicaid only covered these services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). This means that over 650,000 Maryland children, almost half of the state’s student population, […]

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