Recent News

"Baltimore City Health Commissioner Extends Weekend Code Red Heat Advisory to Monday"

With the heat index expected to be at 105 degrees tomorrow, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has extended the Code Red Heat Advisory to Monday.  Today (July 19, 2015) the heat index is expected to reach 108.  The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to individuals outside.  

"Health Commissioner’s Statement On Safe Streets East - McElderry Park"

The Baltimore City Health Department stands united with the Police Department and with our city, state and federal partners in reducing violence and promoting safety in Baltimore. Operations of the Safe Streets East site in the McElderry Park community have been indefinitely suspended pending further investigation. Safe Streets has a zero-tolerance policy for felony arrests; therefore, the two Safe Street employees allegedly involved have been terminated.

"City Council approves new disclosure of restaurant health violations" (Baltimore Sun) July 20, 2015

People dining out in Baltimore will have new access to information about health violations at city restaurants and carryouts under legislation approved Monday by the City Council. Under the legislation, patrons will be able to check the Health Department's website and social media accounts for timely updates on restaurant violations, such as rat infestations or failures to keep meat cool. "We want to have the violations posted in real time, so people can make an informed decision about where they want to eat their meals or obtain their food items," said Dr. Leana Wen,  the city's health commissioner.

"Dr. Wen: Safe Streets Will Continue Despite Arrests" (WBAL Radio) July 19, 2015

Baltimore City Health Commissioner says the Safe Streets program will continue despite recent raid of one of the offices that led to the arrest of two employees. Dr. Wen appeared on Sunday's Maryland's News This Week on WBAL NewsRadio 1090.

"Baltimore issues Code Red Heat Advisory for weekend" (WBAL-TV) July 18, 2015

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of Maryland from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday. Additionally, Baltimore City health officials have issued a Code Red Heat Advisory for Saturday and Sunday with an expected heat index topping 100 degrees. Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen is encouraging people to take precautions when outdoors. "Heat is one of the leading killers for weather-related emergencies. It's really important to stay indoors when possible, drink plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol and don't leave kids and pets in your cars," Wen said.

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Declares Code Red Heat Advisory for Saturday and Sunday

Keep Hydrated and Reduce Outside Activity with Artscape Festivities.

"Raccoon Thrown Out of A Car Tests Positive for Rabies"

On Wednesday, July 15th, a raccoon that was thrown out of a silver sedan near 1610 E. Preston St. tested positive for rabies.  If you think you know the driver or passengers in the vehicle please have them contact the City Hall Operator at 410-396-3100.  An eyewitness saw the raccoon being tossed out of the sedan in a box and contacted Animal Control.   

"Fighting the disease of addiction" (Baltimore Sun Editorial) July 16, 2015

If you have a heart attack, the ER physician doesn't just give you an aspirin and send you home. If your kidneys fail, doctors don't throw up their hands and discharge you because they're short on dialysis machines. But if you're lucky enough to survive a heroin overdose, you might have to wait weeks to get an appointment at a drug treatment center, and even then you're as likely as not to be told there are no beds available.

"Baltimore's 'Don't Die' heroin campaign was created to 'knock people over the head" (BBJ)

Direct. Bold. Punch-you-in-the-face. However you want to describe it, Baltimore City Health Department's new anti-overdose campaign, with its cautionary yellow and black color scheme and DontDie.org website, is certainly different that anything the city has done before.

Don’t Die: Baltimore’s Heroin Task Force Unveils Recommendations

On Monday afternoon, under a billboard reading “DONTDIE.ORG”, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced the release and recommendations of the Mayor’s Heroin Treatment & Prevention Task Force report. Speakers at the press conference included the Mayor, Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen, Rep. Elijah Cummings and representatives of the recovery and treatment communities.

Don't Die Campaign

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