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Baltimore City Council President Introduces Bill to Study the Health and Safety Risks of Oil Trains

Last night, the Baltimore City Council took its first step toward addressing the dangers of potentially explosive crude oil trains running through the city.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore to Operate Safe Streets Baltimore Program in Sandtown-Winchester Neighborhood

Catholic Charities of Baltimore will begin operating a new Safe Streets Baltimore program in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore in February, a program designed to reduce shootin

MD: Baltimore City Helping Residents get to Medical Care Facilities

Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen said city staffers have been working with local, state and private partners to make sure residents get life-sustaining medical care.

Baltimore City helping residents get to medical care facilities

Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen said city staffers have been working with local, state and private partners to make sure residents get life-sustaining medical care.

Health Commissioner Extends Code Blue in Baltimore Through Monday Morning

BALTIMORE, MD (January 24, 2016)– With dangerously cold temperatures expected to continue through tomorrow morning, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen today extended a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, January 25.

Young People Surprised By Risky Synthetic Drugs They Considered Safe

My 14-year-old patient grabbed my hand and told me that he was going to die.

Field Health Services Suspending Service Saturday and Sunday

Based upon the impending historic storm, professional consultation, and lessons learned from the blizzard of 2010, the City of Baltimore’s Field Health Services Medical Assistance Transportation Pr

Health Commissioner Declares Code Blue in Baltimore in Advance of Anticipated Winter Storm

BALTIMORE, MD (January 21, 2016)– With the region’s first major winter storm expected to begin Friday afternoon, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen today issued a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City beginning Friday, January 22nd through Sunday, January 23rd.

 

Rally Against Violence: United for Change

The holidays are a time to gather with loved ones and celebrate while looking ahead to the new year.  But for many Baltimore families, this time of year also brings deep sadness: they must move forward without missing loved ones that have been lost to street violence. 2015 has been the most violent year Baltimore has seen in decades, with over 344 homicides across the city.  This surge in homicides and violent crime has caused an incalculable ripple effect of increased trauma for Baltimore residents.  Recognizing this deep trauma, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has declared Baltimore a ‘trauma informed city’ and strives to help all city workers recognize the signs of trauma.

Violence Map Baltimore City

Health Commissioner Extends Code Blue in Baltimore Through Wednesday Morning

BALTIMORE, MD (January 19, 2016)– With dangerously cold temperatures expected to continue through tomorrow morning, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen today extended a Code Blue declaration for Baltimore City until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, January 20.

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