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Early Head Start Facility Opens in Baltimore

Jun 22nd, 2016

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

Jun 21st, 2016

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)

Jun 21st, 2016

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

BCHD Efforts Highlighted at World Bank Youth Forum

Jun 17th, 2016

On Wednesday, Dr. Wen was a keynote speaker at the World Bank Youth Forum 2016, highlighting the ways that Baltimore is working to improve health and development by combatting poverty, violence, and inequality. Dr. Wen joined a coalition of NGOs, CSOs, World Bank and government officials, and young people to discuss ways for the World Bank and other agencies to work to build sustained peace and development.

BCHD Efforts Highlighted at World Bank Youth Forum

Dr. Wen Speaks About Being an Accountable Physician and Health Commissioner

Jun 17th, 2016

Being an “accountable” physician is a difficult term to define. It implies a willingness to extend health beyond the immediate clinical situation by also focusing on patient wellness. Patients hear so much about preventative medicine in doctor’s office posters reminding them to wash their hands, trifold brochures about exercise, and handouts expounding the benefits of a good diet, but these are often not the focus of clinical practice, which tends to be curative rather than holistic. Last Thursday, Dr. Wen leant her voice to the Council of Accountable Physician Practices (CAPP) Better Together 2016 series, titled “Patient Expectations and the Accountability Gap.”

Dr. Wen Speaks About Being an Accountable Physician and Health Commissioner

Dr. Wen Discusses Opioid Epidemic at Clinton Global Initiative America

Jun 17th, 2016

On Tuesday, Dr. Wen joined President Bill Clinton, President Jimmy Carter, CEOs, government officials, philanthropists, Nobel laureates, NGO executives, and community leaders for a panel discussion at the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America meeting. During the panel titled “Communities in Crisis: The Cost of the Opioid Epidemic,” Dr. Wen spoke with Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Michael Botticelli, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Dr. Nora Volkow, and other experts to discuss the national opioid epidemic and shared Baltimore’s innovative approach to combatting the public health crisis.

Dr. Wen Discusses Opioid Epidemic at Clinton Global Initiative America

BCHD Hosts Annual Food Justice Forum as Virtual Supermarket Program Expands to Two New Sites

Jun 17th, 2016

This past Saturday, BCHD’s 3rd Food Justice Forum brought together community members, activists, farmers, organizers, non-profits, and government agencies to discuss ways to improve access to healthy, affordable foods across Baltimore. The annual forum, hosted by the Baltimore Food Justice Committee and the BCHD Baltimarket program, highlights ongoing efforts to tackle food injustice and the systemic inequities that affect the diets —and health—of Baltimoreans.

BCHD Hosts Annual Food Justice Forum as Virtual Supermarket Program Expands to Two New Sites

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Commends Philadelphia City Council for Approving Soda Tax

Jun 16th, 2016

“Philadelphia’s soda tax is a great step toward improving public health, and we commend Philadelphia’s City Council for acting in the best interest of its residents. We hope that Baltimore will follow suit by passing legislation currently before City Council that will require warning labels on advertisements and at points-of-sale for sugary drinks.”

Bmore Healthy Newsletter: Friday, June 10, 2016

Jun 10th, 2016

Note from Commissioner

Dear Community Partner,

BCHD Celebrates Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Learning Community Advocates and Volunteers

Jun 10th, 2016

Earlier this week, Dr. Wen joined representatives from city agencies and partners from across the city to celebrate the accomplishments of the Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) Learning Community program. For the past year, BCHD has joined with Behavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) to train thousands of volunteers through this organizational structure and treatment framework that involves that provides care and counseling services to victims of trauma.

BCHD Celebrates Baltimore City Trauma-Informed Care Learning Community Advocates and Volunteers

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