Tick-borne illnesses are rising in Maryland, and experts warn that tick bites aren’t just a summer concern. Here’s what residents should know. Steve Pappas, Ocean City’s Original Greene Turtle owner, dies Maryland’s first veterinary school prepares to accept applications Ravens…
Oct. 28—At least 1,352 Washington residents died by suicide in 2025, at a rate of 15.5 deaths per 100,000 people, according to new data from the Washington state Department of Health (DOH). Adults 65 and older saw the largest increase in deaths of any age…
What if doctors could see cancer that might otherwise be missed during surgery? For people facing ovarian cancer, that could make a life-changing difference. A new technology being used locally makes cancerous cells literally light up in the operating room,…
A Practical Solution to A Real Problem, OARS (Orientation Assessment Reporting System) Is Now Available To Other Health Systems via University of Maryland Medical System's iHarbor Innovation Studio Developed by nurse leaders at UMMS, OARS is a clinically validated tool…
An elementary school in Prince George's County, Maryland, is closed for the rest of the week after 48 students and 16 staff members got sick. School officials and the Prince George’s County Health Department made the decision to close Princeton Elementary School…
BALTIMORE, October 26, 2026--Wellpoint Maryland advanced to a 4-star NCQA rating and earned dual accreditations for improving chronic care and addressing member social needs. Oops, something went wrong U.S. markets open in 56m Wellpoint Maryland Earns 4-Star NCQA Rating and Recognition for Health…
What if a mammogram, the main test used to screen for breast cancer, could also be used to prevent heart disease? BAC itself is not a diagnosis of heart disease, but rather a sign someone could be at higher risk…
Cold weather is on the way, but something hot is headed to Arlington. Sauna Jungle, a Finnish-style sauna and contrast therapy destination, is slated to open in January 2027. “The key feature will be letting all of our customers actually grab…
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Labor announced $16.4 million in grant awards through the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program to address critical healthcare workforce shortages in the state. These awards fund projects that are ready for rapid…
Partnership with Wellness House of Annapolis supports counseling, connection and care for families affected by cancer ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A cancer diagnosis reaches far beyond the person receiving treatment. It can reshape daily life for partners, children, caregivers and entire…
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