Health care and research at NIH endangered by budget stalemate, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.
Affordable Care Act Leads to Higher Health Insurance Coverage in Maryland, Nationally
Almost two years after the Maryland Health Connection exchange launched Oct. 1, 2013, 92.1 percent of people in Maryland have health insurance coverage, up by three percent from a year ago, according to data released Wednesday morning.
Limited Access to Primary Care Could Be Crowding Maryland’s Emergency Rooms
Crowding in emergency departments in Maryland is forcing hospitals to request that EMTs divert their patients in ambulances elsewhere.
Graphic: Hogan vs. O’Malley on State of State Priorities
During Gov. Larry Hogan’s first State of the State speech this week, he spent way more time talking about the state budget and taxes than his predecessor Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Police Reveal More About the Columbia Mall Shooter
New information has been uncovered about the shooting at the Mall in Columbia in January that took the lives of two young adults – including how the Columbine shooting in Colorado played a role.
Fresh, Locally Grown Food the Goal for New University Initiative
There’s just something about homegrown fruits and vegetables that make them taste better. And thanks to a new sustainable farming operation, students at the University of Maryland can get fresh, local produce even when they’re away at school.
Debate Heats Up Over Cove Point
It’s a massive case of jobs versus the environment. On the first day of a key state permit hearing for a proposed gas export facility in Calvert County, hundreds hit the streets in protest.
Checking the Pulse on Maryland’s Hearts
LINTHICUM- Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene partnered with the CDC’s Million Hearts Campaign to fight heart disease and prevent over 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
2-1-1 Healthcare: Getting Marylanders Coverage
Local health leaders and politicians were joined by linebacker London Fletcher and former NFL player Rick “Doc” Walker to reveal new advertisements for Maryland’s 2-1-1 Healthcare campaign.
Baseball Players at Risk for Concussions
A recent Harvard Medical School study showed that baseball is one of the safest sports for kids to play. However there are still major health risks facing kids playing baseball, especially catchers.