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Wellmobile Parked In Penn-North Community To Assist Residents As Recovery Continues

The University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing Governor’s Wellmobile will be parked at the corner of North Avenue and Fulton Avenue in the city’s Penn-North community today through Friday May 8th from 11am to 5pm each day.  The Wellmobile will be staffed by volunteers from the University of Maryland Baltimore as well as staff from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods and the Baltimore City Health Department.

"Dr Leana Wen on City's health services" (WBAL-TV) May 3, 2015

Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen was interviewed on WBAL-TV discussing how the Health Department is helping citizens in need of assistance with prescriptions, mental health counseling and other services as a result of the recent civil unrest.

"Public Health In Baltimore After The Unrest" (WYPR) May 5, 2015

The looting and destruction of the CVS pharmacy at North and Pennsylvania avenues became one of the indelible images of the unrest last week. It will also have a lasting impact on the Penn-North neighborhood. Residents who need prescriptions filled have had to find somewhere else to go. Baltimore’s Health Department has been aiding residents in locating new pharmacies and overseeing public health efforts post-unrest. With Sheilah to talk about it is Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City’s Health Commissioner.

Mayor, Health Commissioner deliver medication to customers affected by riots (abc2news)

"The aftermath of 13 looted pharmacies goes well beyond boarded windows and doors. Many throughout Baltimore depend on the stores for the medication."

"13 pharmacies remain closed in Baltimore City following riots, looting and protests" (WMAR-TV) May 2, 2015

Thirteen Baltimore pharmacies remained closed on Sunday according to the Baltimore Health Commissioner. "While the crisis appears to be improving, we are still dealing with a lot of people who need medicine," Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen said.

"Baltimore City Health Commissioner goes door to door" (FOX45) May 2, 2015

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen went door-to-door Saturday in Baltimore neighborhoods impacted by violence. The neighborhoods visited by Wen had no open pharmacies. The Baltimore City Health Department is now working to ensure that residents receive their prescriptions.

"Prescription help available as damaged pharmacies remain closed" (Baltimore Sun) May 2, 2015

As more than a dozen pharmacies remained closed after fires and looting in Baltimore, city health officials on Saturday urged people who can't get their medicines to call 311 for help. At least 13 pharmacies were still closed Saturday, said city Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen.  She went door to door Saturday, visiting residents in affected neighborhoods to spread the word.

13 City Pharmacies Remain Closed; Baltimore City Health Department Working To Ensure Prescription Availability For Residents Impacted By Civil Unrest

The Health Department is leading efforts with the city’s 311 system to ensure prescription medicine is available to residents impacted by civil unrest.

Baltimore City Health Department Working To Ensure Prescription Availability For Residents Impacted By Civil Unrest

The Baltimore City Health Department is leading efforts with the city’s 311 system to ensure prescription medicine is available to residents who are impacted by the current civil unrest. At least 10 retail pharmacies are closed, including two CVS locations that were burned, and eight Rite Aid locations that suffered fire and / or looting damage.

Health Department Working To Provide Access and Information For Critical Health Services, Announces Webpage For Clinical Updates

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen work to ensure uninterrupted access to health care. 

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