News Coverage

The Geography of Injustice: A Story and Statistics from Baltimore

Sep 1st, 2015

The death of Freddie Gray brought immense attention to our city of Baltimore.

Baltimore health officials demonstrate how to use Narcan

Sep 1st, 2015

Baltimore health officials are demonstrating how to use a tool that can help save lives.

Baltimore City leaders highlight overdose problem with Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 31st, 2015

In a city with a history of overdoses and addiction, more help is on the way to stop the deadly path of drugs.

Baltimore health department gets donation of heroin overdose drug injectors

Aug 31st, 2015

The manufacturer of injectors that allow people to administer a heroin overdose drug is giving 6,500 of the devices to the Baltimore City Health Department.

Baltimore City urges vaccinations before back-to-school (WMAR) August 24, 2015

Aug 24th, 2015

As Baltimore City students are getting their fresh hair and new school outfits, officials want to make sure immunizations are on that to-do list. Health Commissioner Leana Wen joined Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake at the East Health clinic on North Caroline Street to discuss the importance of vaccinations.

"Local New Initiative Hopes To Keep Teens From Smoking" (WJZ) August 21, 2015

Aug 21st, 2015

More than one in six Baltimore City high school students used tobacco products for the first time last year. A new health initiative is hoping to change that. The city is hoping retailers follow the law.

"Baltimore wants to use 311 to stop underage smoking" (Daily Record) August 21, 2015

Aug 21st, 2015

City officials want to crack down on tobacco sales to minors, and are asking for Baltimore residents to be on the lookout. Anyone who notices a business selling tobacco products to people under 18 can now call 311 to report it; the city’s health department will investigate each incident, officials announced Friday.

 

"They’ve overdosed, or seen other people die. Now they’re learning to save victims’ lives" (Washington Post) August 21, 2015

Aug 21st, 2015

The men filled the dark wooden benches of a drug court here Thursday morning, watching as Kevin Burns attached what looked like the end of a syringe and an attachment for nasal spray together in an attempt to revive his overdose victim. “His lips are a little bit blue,” said Burns, who works on drug overdose prevention for Baltimore through the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “If he doesn’t breathe, he will die. We have five to six minutes. That’s all we have.”

"Safe Streets program to expand to fifth site in Baltimore" (WMAR) August 18,2015

Aug 19th, 2015

Plans for a fifth Safe Streets site are moving forward thanks to grant money from the Abell Foundation. The program started off slowly and eventually expanded. There have been a few years now with four Safe Streets sites that include McElderry Park, Cherry Hill, Mondawmin and Park Heights.

"What you need to know about back to school immunizations" (WMAR) August 18,2015

Aug 18th, 2015

Back to school immunizations can literally be one of the most painful parts of the back to school process for children. Although they might involve some temporary discomfort, health officials say immunizations are key. Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore City Health Commissioner, stopped by ABC2 In Focus to talk about the importance of getting the required immunizations and staying up to date with them.

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