Recent News

"Walking the Streets of Baltimore With the Other Barksdale"

Oct 31st, 2014

National Journal profiles Baltimore's Safe Streets program.

October 30, 2014 BALTIMORE—"This is a bad neighborhood," the cabdriver tells me as we pull up to an ugly, beige, low-rise building in the predominantly African-American neighborhood of Lower Park Heights. The dappled sunlight on the tree-lined street belies the fact that this area has one of highest per capita crime rates in Baltimore.

"Possible Ebola case tests Maryland’s readiness" (Washington Post) October 30, 2014

Oct 30th, 2014

On Sunday afternoon, a woman bound for Maryland after visiting West Africa landed at Dulles International Airport. Because she had visited one of the countries being ravaged by the Ebola virus, she underwent enhanced screening by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 

Senior Forum

Oct 27th, 2014

Senior Public Forum

Ask questions and get answers on the state of services for seniors in Baltimore City. Thursday, November 20, - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Medicare Open Enrollment Through December 7

Oct 17th, 2014

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is from October 15 through December 7.  All Medicare recipients can change their Medicare health plan and prescription drug coverage for 2015. Baltimore City residents can call Maryland Access Point at 410-396-2273 to get additional information.

"Lowering The Infant Mortality Rate In Baltimore" (WYPR - Maryland Morning), October 15, 2014

Oct 15th, 2014

More than six in every thousand babies in Maryland die before their first birthday. In Baltimore, the infant mortality rate is even higher – 10.3 deaths in the first year for every thousand live births – although the rate has been heading down in recent years. 

 

"Mayor appoints task force to study heroin, substance abuse" (Baltimore Sun) October 15, 2014)

Oct 15th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake plans to announce a new task force Wednesday that will spend the next nine months studying heroin and substance abuse in Baltimore and developing ideas for the city to better coordinate treatment options.

WBAL-TV Covers Safe Streets Baltimore Award

Sep 26th, 2014

WBAL-TV highlights Safe Streets Baltimore in the Park Heights community: "Safe Streets Baltimore Awarded Ravens Honor Row"

"Getting it right: Baltimore’s safe sleep efforts pay off" (Columbus Post Dispatch) September 16, 2014

Sep 16th, 2014

Antoine Dow is a 40-year-old Baltimore barber who never passes on an opportunity to talk about a lifesaving issue - safe Sleep for babies. Dearea Matthews is a 29-year-old Baltimore mother who experienced a tragic loss. Antoine, Dearea and others are interviewed for this excellent story about Baltimore's efforts to protect babies.

National HIV / AIDS Aging Awareness Day - Free Testing

Sep 15th, 2014

National HIV / AIDS Aging Awareness Day is September 18th.  Aging is a part of life, HIV doesn’t have to be!  There is free HIV testing available at Baltimore City Senior Centers all month.

September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 4th, 2014

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's theme is "Be Disaster Aware.  Take Action To Prepare." Check out the many resources and tips provided by BCHD's Office of Public Health Preparedness & Response here. 

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