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Doctor wants overdose antidote in every medicine cabinet

Physician Leana Wen has trained heroin addicts, first responders and drug court officials in how to administer the antidote for an opioid overdose.

Bill Would Give Md. Workers Paid Sick Time Off

Most Maryland workers have paid time off from their employers to take care of a sick child, an ailing parent or when they become sick themselves–but some workers go without those benefits.

Baltimore’s Urban Deindustrialization & Health

Almost 10 months ago, Baltimore City, in a state of emergency, was besieged by local police forces and the National Guard to control rioters and protesters angered by the death of 25 year old 

Baltimore's Leana Wen: A Doctor For The City

It's only March, but Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen already has an embarrassingly full calendar.

Baltimore's Leana Wen: A Doctor For The City

It's only March, but Baltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen already has an embarrassingly full calendar.

Sick leave proposals pit labor and health advocates against business groups

Bills forcing employers to extend benefits to sick employees had labor and health advocates sparring with representatives of business groups at a hearing Tuesday.

Petitioning The FDA For A Black Box Warning On Opioids and Benzos

Rhode Island health officials are calling on the Food and Drug Administration to warn consumers about the danger of combining prescription painkillers with anti-anxiety medications.

One Year in Baltimore: Fighting for Health

As I assumed leadership of the Baltimore City Health Department one year ago, I

Dr. Leana Wen: A citizen’s guide to good health (Daily Record)

This spring, conversations across our city are focusing on the state of the economy, public safety, and education. These are all essential issues – but there is another critical topic that cuts across all of them: health.

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