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Baltimore City Health Department Urges Residents to Get Tested in Recognition of National HIV Testing Day

BALTIMORE, MD (June 27, 2016)– The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) today joined partners at local health departments and community-based organizations across the country in observance of National HIV Testing Day, an annual day of awareness to promote HIV testing. Baltimore typically ranks in the top five urban cities for HIV rate; there are more than 13,000 people living with HIV currently in Baltimore City.

Health Department Celebrates National HIV Testing Day with Free Clinics (Fox)

BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- The Baltimore City Health Department hosted clinics across the city on Monday providing free HIV and AIDS testing, diagnosis and treatment for residents in celebration of Nation

Bmore Healthy Newsletter: Friday, June 24, 2016

Note from Commissioner

Dear Community Partner,

Affordable Healthcare a Challenge for Many in Baltimore's Growing Latino Community (Baltimore Sun)

Cecilia Ramirez is worried about her weight and troubling symptoms that hint of 

Letter in Support of Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

TO:                Representative Elijah E. Cummings
FROM:          Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City Health Commissioner
RE:                 Support for Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

New Alliance of Women Experts Formed to Combat Stigma around Opioid Addiction Treatment Awards Dr. Wen for Efforts on Addiction and Prevention

On Thursday, scientific, health policy, and medical experts joined to celebrate the formation of Female Opioid-addiction Research and Clinical Experts (FORCE), a groundbreaking new alliance of women experts that aims to address the stigma surrounding opioid addiction treatment and encourage a shift in mentality to recognize that opioid addiction is not a moral failing, but a chronic mental condition. 

FORCE Awards

Dr. Wen Speaks on the Power of Partnerships at the United Way of Central Maryland 91st Annual Meeting

On Thursday, Dr. Wen illuminated the ways in which health ties into all the other foundational aspects of stability at the United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM) 91st Annual Meeting. Dr. Wen joined the UWCM Board of Directors, President and CEO Mark Furst, members of the UWCM’s six Community Partnership Boards, community leaders, and family stability partner organizations to talk about “The Power of Partnerships.”

Dr. Wen Speaks on the Power of Partnerships at the United Way of Central Maryland 91st Annual Meeting

Early Head Start Facility Opens in Baltimore

The first few years of a child’s life are a critical developmental period, directly connected to lifelong success and health.  Early Head Start programs that combine education, health, and family services not only prepare children enter school ready to learn, but also ensure that our children and their families have the services education, and support they need to be healthy and stay healthy. On Tuesday, Dr. Wen joined Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, representatives from LIGHT Health and Wellness Comprehensive Services, and members of the community to celebrate the grand-opening of Baltimore City’s newest Early Head Start Program.

Early Head Start Facility Opens in Baltimore

Baltimore City Health Department Celebrates Grand Opening of City’s Newest Early Head Start Location

BALTIMORE, Md. (June 21, 2016)—Today, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen joined Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, representatives from LIGHT Health and Wellness Comprehensive Services, and members of the community to celebrate the grand-opening of Baltimore City’s newest Early Head Start Program. 

New Head Start Center Opens in West Baltimore (Baltimore Sun)

Baltimore health officials on Tuesday formally opened the first city-run Early 

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