News Coverage

"City Officials Investigate Possible Measles Case" (WBAL Radio - January 24, 2015)

Jan 24th, 2015

The Baltimore Health Department says it is investigating a possible case of measles in a baby girl. The health department said Saturday that, if confirmed, this would be Baltimore's first measles case in the last decade. Baltimore has a 99-percent  vaccination rate with nearly all public school students being vaccinated. 

"Measles outbreak puts spotlight on vaccinations" (WBAL-TV, January 22, 2015)

Jan 23rd, 2015

Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen suggests the Measles situation in California is a "call to action" for Maryland parents to ensure their children have the proper vaccinations.  View the WBAL-TV story.

“Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen calls on hospitals to collaborate” (Baltimore Business Journal, January 22, 2015)

Jan 22nd, 2015

Baltimore's new health commissioner wants the city to play a leading role in bringing together hospitals to tackle public health problems. Read more here.

"Fighting the spread of HIV by posing on the dance floor" (Associated Press, January 17, 2015)

Jan 20th, 2015

BALTIMORE (AP) — Beneath the neon lights of a banquet hall on an industrial stretch of the city, models strutted across an elevated stage in homemade evening gowns and tuxedos adorned with sequins, lace and something atypical for the runway: Trojan condom wrappers. Read more here.

"Leana Wen: Geography should not be destiny" (Baltimore Sun Op-Ed, January 15, 2015)

Jan 15th, 2015

New Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen writes in an Op-Ed for the Baltimore Sun that her goal is to "change the unfortunate reality that geography is often destiny" and highlights details of her 100-day plan focusing on youth wellness, substance abuse and population health.

"Baltimore's New City Health Commissioner To Focus On Substance Abuse, Youth Wellness" (WBAL Radio, January 15, 2015)

Jan 15th, 2015

Dr. Leana Wen is the new City Health Commissioner. She says she's going to focus on three things: youth wellness, the rampant substance abuse problem and older folks. Dr. Wen is a practicing emergency physician and public health leader who most recently served as director of patient-centered care and assistant professor of emergency medicine and health policy at George Washington University. Listen to the WBAL 1090AM story here.

"Why I Left The ER To Run Baltimore's Health Department" (WYPR "Shots", January 15, 2015)

Jan 15th, 2015

Dr. Leana Wen writes about why she chose to leave the emergency department and her position as a  public health professor to serve as Baltimore's new Health Commissioner.  Read Dr. Wen's story here.

"Baltimore welcomes new health commissioner" (WBAL-TV, January 14, 2015)

Jan 14th, 2015

A new commissioner will take the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department on Thursday. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake introduced Dr. Leana Wen, saying, "We look forward to your thoughtful patient-driven approach that will help us ensure that Baltimore's resident will have the knowledge and access they need to realize healthier lives." Watch the WBAL-TV 11 story here.

"Code Blue Alert Issued For Baltimore City" (ABC 2, January 6, 2015)

Jan 6th, 2015

Tuesday's snow was just part of the winter weather the area is in store for the first full week of the new year. Temperatures are expected to take a dramatic drop prompting city officials to declare a Code Blue Alert. It begins Wednesday. 

"ShopRite, Baltimore City expand virtual supermarket program" (ABC-2 News December 16, 2014)

Dec 17th, 2014

BALTIMORE - A program that makes it easier for people to get groceries is expanding in Baltimore.

It's called the virtual supermarket and today ShopRite, along with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, announced it will now cover two additional communities: Perkins Homes and Wayland Village Senior Apartments.

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