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Baltimore City Health Department Hosts Eastern Health Clinic Community Celebration Following Recent Break-Ins

BALTIMORE, MD (July 29, 2016)– Following a multiple break-ins earlier this month at the Eastern Health Clinic located at 620 N. Caroline Street, the Baltimore City Health Department today hosted a “Day of Appreciation” for staff and community members to celebrate the clinic and highlight the efforts of staff who offer a diverse array of health services for the more than 30,000 patient visits each year.

Baltimore Officials to Host Health Clinic Celebration Following Break-ins (ABC)

 

BALTIMORE (AP) - Baltimore officials are hosting a day of appreciation for a city health clinic that's had a rough month.

Why Lead Paint Still Haunts Industrial Cities in the U.S.

One milligram of dust.

Dr. Wen Urges Millennials to “Re-write the Rules” of Public Participation at Roosevelt Institute Discussion

On Tuesday, Dr. Leana Wen joined Congressman Xavier Becerra and Maryland Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez for “Who Writes the Rules? Millennials Rising in 2016,” a discussion hosted by the Roosevelt Institute on how young people can empower their communities through public participation. During the event in Philadelphia this week, Dr. Wen called on the audience comprised of aspiring young leaders to find a way to get involved, rather than waiting for what they may perceive to be the “perfect opportunity.”

Dr. Wen Speaks at Roosevelt Institute

BCHD Hosts CDC Representatives for Visit Highlighting Bureau of HIV/STD Services

This week, representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made a two-day site visit to the Baltimore City Health Department’s (BCHD) Bureau of HIV/STD Services.

From Hula Hoops to Health Screenings: Baltimore Seniors Enjoy First-Ever Nutrition Expo

Nutrition is closely related to health for all ages. A recent event at the Waxter Senior Center highlighted nutrition issues specific to older Baltimoreans.

Last Thursday, hundreds of seniors filled the first floor of the Waxter Center for the first-ever B’More Healthy Senior Nutrition Expo. During the event’s kickoff, Deputy Commissioner of Aging and CARE Services Heang Tan reminded visitors that it’s “important to eat healthy at any age.” Over forty vendors and farmers offered services from health screenings to meal demonstrations.

Senior Nutrition Expo

Health officials are trying to curtail violence by treating trauma, but the people who need help most are not seeking it (City Paper)

David Ross walks the halls of the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center dressed in scrubs.

Advocates Call on State to Offer Buprenorphine to Opioid Addicts in Jails, Prisons (Baltimore Sun)

As opioid addiction rises, public health advocates in Maryland are calling for more treatment where many addicts end up: in jails and prisons.

Hospitals On Alert As Dangerous Heat Wave Scorches Maryland (WJZ)

Hospital and emergency crews are on alert as potentially deadly weather conditions torture much of Maryland on Monday.

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Heat Advisory for Monday

BALTIMORE, MD (July 24, 2016) – With a heat index of up to 109 degrees expected tomorrow following a continued stretch of severe heat, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has issued a Code Red Heat Advisory for Monday, July 25th. This is Baltimore City’s second Code Red declaration of the season.

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