Opioid use, fentanyl deaths spike amid pandemic
Preliminary data from 2020 reveals a dramatic increase in deaths linked with opioids in Maryland, particularly fentanyl; health officials blame the pandemic.
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Bias training bill passes in Maryland Legislature
A bill that would, among other things, mandate healthcare workers participate in implicit bias training, is on the desk of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, R.
COVID-19 forces new ways of administering hospice care
As COVID-19 wreaked havoc in Maryland last spring, area hospice providers were forced to rethink their entire approach to delivering care; many faced exorbitantly higher operating costs.
Expansive COVID-19 bill advancing in Maryland Legislature
A bill that would require the Maryland Department of Health to create and implement a two-year plan for COVID-19 recovery by June 1, among other measures, is nearing passage in the Maryland General Assembly.
Hogan eases COVID-19 capacity restrictions
Citing improved metrics in the fight against COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan, R, this week announced a sweeping change to the state’s capacity restrictions on many indoor and outdoor activities that begins Friday.
Bill to repeal Maryland state song advancing in Legislature
A bill that would repeal Maryland’s state song “Maryland, My Maryland!” on the grounds it contains offensive and outdated language is advancing in the Legislature this week.
Vaccine Hunters take control of appointment search
Frustrated with the slow rollout, many residents are turning to a Facebook group for help in hunting down COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Maryland General Assembly targets suicide prevention
A rise in suicides and concerns about police interactions with those threatening to self-harm have prompted legislation in Maryland that would ease costs for certain treatment and require more training for law enforcement.
Taskforce will study college students’ mental healthcare access
College students nationwide are reporting increased instances of depression, anxiety, and related symptoms, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.
Maryland Senate adds $520 million to Hogan’s pandemic relief bill
State lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a $520 million amendment to the governor’s $700 million omnibus pandemic relief bill that would provide immediate support to Maryland’s small businesses, nonprofits, and struggling residents.
