Recent News

Mosquitoes are at three times their normal number in Maryland this summer (Washington Post)

Jul 5th, 2018

First came the rains. Now come the mosquitoes.

Populations of the itch-inducing insects have multiplied across Maryland — in many areas up to three times their normal early summer numbers — because of recent storms and flooding that have given them an abundance of water to breed in.

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Leana Wen

Dealing with more bug bites than usual? Mosquitos are at 3 times their normal number in Maryland this summer. (Baltimore Sun)

Jul 5th, 2018

First came the rains. Now come the mosquitoes.

Populations of the itch-inducing insects have multiplied across Maryland — in many areas up to three times their normal early summer numbers — because of recent storms and flooding that have given them an abundance of water to breed in

Read the entire story.

Leana Wen

Code Red Extreme Heat Alert issued for Baltimore (WBAL)

Jul 3rd, 2018

The Baltimore City Health Department has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Tuesday. It is the first Code Red of the 2018 season.

"Hundreds of people die every year from heat-related illness," Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen said. "Heat is a silent killer and a threat to the health of everyone in our city, particularly the young, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. In weather like this, it’s important for everyone to protect against hyperthermia and dehydration."

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Leana Wen

Heat Advisories in effect for the Baltimore Metro Region (WEAA)

Jul 3rd, 2018

A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert will be in effect in Baltimore today. Dr. Leana Wen talks with WEAA’s Julius White about  tips to stay safe in beating the heat as well as food safety tips for your 4th of July Holiday picnics. 

Listen to the interview.

Leana Wen

Heat advisory continues in Baltimore area, as temperatures surge and cooling centers stay packed (Baltimore Sun)

Jul 2nd, 2018

Chilled water bottles were in high demand Monday morning at the Northern Community Action Partnership Center. 

The building on York Road was doubling as a cooling center for neighbors seeking a reprieve from Monday’s oppressive heat. While most people there were clients waiting to see caseworkers about housing, energy assistance and other needs, others visited strictly to keep cool.

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Leana Wen

Code Red In Baltimore: Heat Closes Lexington Market (Patch)

Jul 2nd, 2018

Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 90s in Baltimore and feel like up to 107 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

The heat prompted a code red declaration from Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen through Tuesday, July 3.

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Leana Wen

Health Commissioner Extends Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Tuesday

Jul 1st, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (July 1, 2018) – With a heat index expected to be 105 degrees Fahrenheit Monday and Tuesday, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has extended the previously announced  Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Tuesday, July 3rd.

CODE RED ALERT EXTENDED| List of cooling stations in Baltimore (WBFF)

Jul 1st, 2018

The Baltimore City Health Commissioner has extended a Code Red Alert through Tuesday, July 3.

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Baltimore City Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Sunday; First of the Season

Jun 29th, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD (June 30, 2018) – With a heat index expected to be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Note From The Commissioner: Expanding Service to Our Community

Jun 29th, 2018

Here at home in Baltimore, we have exciting news: we are in the process of finally moving the Health Department’s Eastern Health Clinic. Eastern provides essential services to our City’s residents, including tuberculosis screenings and treatment, STD/HIV testing and treatment, family planning services, and immunizations for children so they can attend school. 

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