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Federal Government Allowing More Prescriptions for Heroin Drug (ABC2)

Jul 1st, 2016

In the battle against heroin addiction, medical professionals may have a new tool that's more effective than methadone, the current method used to treat the disease.

Local and National Leaders Call for Action to Prevent Gun Violence

Jun 30th, 2016

Gun violence is a public health epidemic that can be prevented. Federal, state and city leaders delivered that message during a press conference convened by Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence on Wednesday. Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen joined U.S. Representatives Elijah Cummings, Dutch Ruppersburger, John Sarbanes, and Chris Van Hollen, along with Baltimore City Police Commissioner Davis and community advocates to discuss the historic Congressional sit-in and called for action to prevent future gun violence.

Dr. Leana Wen Calls for Action to Prevent Gun Violence

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Highlights Efforts to Treat Violence as a Public Health Issue at National Youth Violence Prevention Summit

Jun 29th, 2016

BALTIMORE, MD (June 29, 2016)– Today, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen joined senior Justice Department officials, police chiefs, school leaders and youth from more than 30 cities to discuss Baltimore’s strategy for reducing youth violence during the Fifth National Summit on Preventing Youth Violence. 

#RIP Lor Scoota, Baltimore Rapper Who Tried to Stop Violence (ABC)

Jun 29th, 2016

The news tore across Twitter: A beloved Baltimore rapper was gunned dow

House Democrats Push for Gun Control to Home Districts (Baltimore Sun)

Jun 29th, 2016

Hoping to build on the attention they captured with a sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives last week, Democratic lawmakers in Baltimore and across the country vowed

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Presses Congress for Comprehensive Resources to Combat Zika Virus

Jun 28th, 2016

BALTIMORE, MD (June 28, 2016) – Today, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s decision to block a Zika funding bill that placed restrictions on Planned Parenthood.

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

Jun 27th, 2016

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)

Jun 27th, 2016

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

Jun 24th, 2016

Note from Commissioner

Dear Community Partner,

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

Jun 24th, 2016

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

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